Category: archives
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SBHS Honor Roll — 11th and 12th Grade
South Brunswick High School is pleased to announce the names of students in the 9th and 10th grades who have earned academic honors during the second marking period. The high-honors distinction is awarded to students who maintained a grade point average of 4.0 or higher for a quarter. Students who have maintained a…
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Native son receives Officer of the Year honors
Detective David E. Burns II has been with the department since 1993 By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer For Lawrence police Detective David E. Burns II, it has always been about the job — whether he is patrolling the streets or working with schoolchildren. That’s why Detective Burns was surprised to learn he had been chosen…
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THE STATE WE’RE IN:New Jersey’s wetlands need our protection
Among the many things celebrated in May, perhaps most overlooked is American Wetlands Month. Events across the nation are highlighting the importance of wetlands, serving as a reminder that we all need to protect these precious cradles of life. Wetlands are more than sulfur-smelling mud; they teem with a diverse array of plant and animal…
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James H. Copp
UPPER FREEHOLD James H. Copp, 61, died Tuesday, May 20, at his home. He was born in Scranton, Pa., and resided in Upper Freehold Township for the last 20 years. Mr. Copp graduated from Eastern University in 1971. He served in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman on the USS Union during the…
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State aid numbers could be on the rise
Changes could affect taxes locally By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer Some local municipalities expecting a loss in state aid may see some of it restored if the state Legislature passes Gov. Jon Corzine’s new budget proposal. In February, the governor introduced a plan that would cut Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid by 50 percent…
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Woodard-Stephens sets records in triple jump
Sean Moylan Sports Writer With a triple jump of 37’ 6” at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Sectional Meet at Monmouth Regional this past weekend, Northern Burlington High’s Ariel Woodard-Stephens not only won a gold medal, she set a new Sectional and Burlington County record in the process. Earlier this season, Cherokee’s…
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Vikes win first official GMCT title
Team scores prove that SBHS is the best By Ken Weingartner, Sports Writer A team champion being declared at the Greater Middlesex Conference girls’ golf tournament last week was something of a surprise. The team accepting the trophy was not. South Brunswick High won the GMCT by 15 strokes over J.P. Stevens, shooting a 173…
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Council eyes parking ban
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer The Township Council is moving forward with a plan to prevent high school students from parking their cars on Welcome Farms Road during class. Residents of the street have complained that students are parking on both sides of the road with their cars, making it impossible for drivers traveling in…
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AHS baseball reaches sectional final
Perro has memorable moment Kyle Moylan Sports Editor Ethan Perro was in line to be the winning pitcher in this past Friday’s Central Jersey Group II baseball playoff game at Allentown. As it worked out, Perro preferred what was behind door number two. After his team lost a three- run lead in…
