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  • MY TURN: Movie greats taught timeless lessons

    By Hank Reeves    Forty-nine years ago I put on a suit and tie and went to a movie in Philadelphia. Yes, at one time people actually cared about their appearance. The motion picture was in Cinerama starring Charlton Heston.    For the masses of today’s cinema attendees who think a little square box theater usually somewhat…

  • Student admits to writing threats

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    A 17 year-old Hillsborough High School student admitted to writing a two threatening messages in a bathroom stall at the school May 15, though the message did not interrupt the school day, police said.    According to police and the district, students told the school’s resource officer about the threats, which…

  • Local leaders made ‘shameful decision’

    Carole Cann, Bordentown I would like to comment on Mayor George Chidley’s condescending response to the letter written by Stephen Turgyan regarding the leasing of Bordentown Township’s public lands for the purpose of farming.    Mayor Chidley’s diatribe reflects the arrogance of power that so many residents of Bordentown have come to expect from our Township…

  • No injuries after bus fire

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    No injuries were reported after a First Student Bus bus caught fire in its engine compartment while carrying 15 Triangle Elementary School students around 2:44 p.m. Monday.    The bus was travelling on New Center Road when the driver reported that the bus lost power and had smoke coming from the…

  • Rita Petruzzi

       HILLSBOROUGH — Rita Margaret Petruzzi died on May 13 in Hazelton General Hospital. She was 68.    She was born and raised in Newark and lived most of her life in Hillsborough before moving to Pennsylvania eight years ago.    Mrs. Petruzzi was a homemaker.    Her husband, Carmen Petruzzi; and a brother Michael, are deceased.    Surviving are…

  • Board trims school plan

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    The Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to adopt a revised spending plan that features $1.03 million in cuts from their original proposal, but still raises school taxes by 1.8 percent.    The board differed with some spending cuts supported by the Township Council after the district’s proposed $94.45 million tax…

  • New Lease on life as big meets near

    Sean ready to take on state competition By Guy Kipp, Sports Writer    It has taken the better part of the spring, but Sean Lease is finally beginning to feel comfortable in all his events.    Of course, the senior triple-threat for the South Brunswick boys’ track team has some exacting standards, and he’s actually had what…

  • School board eyes redistricting plan

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    The Board of Education on Monday announced a redistricting plan for some sixth-graders next fall.    The plan will affect current fifth-graders from the Beekman Manor development, who will be attending Crossroads North Middle School instead of nearby Crossroads South in September.    ”The realignment of the Beekman Manor cluster of students…

  • Knights thank contributors

       The members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7046 (St. Cecilia’s, Monmouth Junction) wants to express its thanks to everyone in the local community that contributed to our recent Drive (April 25-27) for the mentally handicapped.    We were able to raise $2,751 that will be given to local organizations that assist the mentally handicapped.…