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  • Cardinals have their day

    SOFTBALL By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    The Lawrence High School softball team had its day down in Disney.    Disney’s Wide World of Sports named the Cardinals as the ‘Team of the Day’ on Monday, March 24 while the team was participating in the Disney Spring Training.    Lawrence played in four games during the trip and…

  • Mansfield to vote on 1.6-cent school tax increase

    By Vanessa S. Holt, Managing Editor MANSFIELD – Residents would see about a 2 percent increase in school taxes this year under the proposed budget that will go before voters April 15.     The total proposed budget for the K-6 district, including debt service, is $9.6 million ($8.8 million without debt service). Of that amount,…

  • Volunteer cleanup 

        Saturday, April 5 — The Bordentown Township Environmental Commission will host its fourth annual Environmental Commission Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. The area selected for the cleanup is the roadside along Stanton Avenue off Route 206. Volunteers should assemble at the end of Stanton Avenue at 9 a.m.     Prior to the cleanup,…

  • Cousin reacts to court revelations, dream

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    Simultaneously “devastated” and “relieved,” Stephen Fishbaum says he felt the presence of his cousin, Amy Giordano, this week.    ”I had a talk with Amy last night in my sleep and Amy said, ‘Cuz, I need one more favor from you, please raise Michael for me,’” he said Tuesday.    Following that…

  • RHS golf could be pleasant surprise

    Sean Moylan Sports Writer A lack of depth and experience prevented the Robbinsville High coed varsity golf team from putting together a successful inaugural campaign last season.     This year, however, with most of their top players from last year’s club back and an influx of new talent on the squad, the Ravens could end…

  • EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

    For Dems, candidates with lots of ‘character’ By Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor Thanks, in part, to Florida officials’ tradition of not actually counting the votes cast in their state, it’s unlikely the Democrats will have a presidential candidate until their convention in late August.     It may surprise some people to know that if the…

  • Sunday event to mark turning point in Twin Pines history

    Date has been changed for event to be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    A New Beginnings celebration is set for Sunday (change from Saturday, due to anticipated rain) at Hopewell Township’s Twin Pines Airport.    Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes will join with local mayors, youth sports teams, airplane enthusiasts…

  • Hillsborough-Based Paramedic Unit Expands to 24-Hour Coverage

    Somerset Medical Center is expanding its paramedic services, responding to an increased need for round-the-clock advanced life support services in Somerset County. By Somerset Medical Center The medical center’s Hillsborough-based paramedic unit is now in service 24 hours a day, effective April 1, along with a second unit based at the medical center. A third…

  • MHS boys looking for new stars to produce

    MHS boys looking for new stars to produce

    Balance, depth will be key on track, in field by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor    The Manville High boys’ track and field team will need several athletes to step up and score points this spring.    Multi-event star Mike Knitowski has graduated after leading the Mustangs the last four years. Knitowski, a consistent dual meet winner in…