Category: archives
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Arman the main man!
Wilson’s putback advances SBHS in states By David Gurney, Sports Writer It wasn’t exactly the way it was drawn up in the huddle. Yeah, they wanted a screen away for senior forward Jordan Teicher on the right sideline. But that wasn’t executed as well as they wanted. They wanted a jumper for Teicher in the…
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Hun eliminates Lawrence from MCT
ICE HOCKEY By Tim Falls, Sports Editor The Cardinals need a continuous effort. The Lawrence High School ice hockey team is still trying to put together three periods of solid play. That consistency was missing in a 10-3 loss to Hun in the second round of the Mercer County Tournament at Mercer County Park on…
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Parents weigh in on teacher’s firing
By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE — A public forum held Tuesday evening in light of the recent firing of a teacher charged with sending sexual e-mails to a student yielded discussion of the district’s hiring policies and the way the issues were handled — two things that administrators said they will look into improving.…
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The not-so-daily show: A father watches son host Oscars
By Norm Oshrin, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — Watching the Academy Awards show in his Allentown home Sunday evening, Don Leibowitz wasn’t so much interested in the celebrities on stage or in the audience. And he wasn’t concentrating on the endless speeches. No, indeed. He had another motive. His eyes and ears were zeroed in on…
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Bertha F. Meyborg
HAMILTON Bertha F. Meyborg, 94, died Saturday at Hamilton Continuing Care Center. Born in Irvington, she was a longtime resident of Irvington and Lakehurst prior to her move to Clare Estate in Bordentown. A graduate of Blessed Sacrament High School in Newark, Ms. Meyborg worked as an insurance agent with Louis Altman Insurance Agency…
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William V. Fabricatore
EDISON William V. Fabricatore, 59, died Feb. 19 at University Hospital in Newark. An Edison resident, he lived in Hightstown on Wilson Avenue for over a decade. Predeceased by his father, Emil Fabricatore, he is survived by his son, Paul V. Fabricatore and wife Christy and daughter Victoria, all of Cream Ridge; his mother,…
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EDITORIAL: Hands off the cell phone or you’ll pay
Motorists beware: Enforcement of the ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving will begin on Saturday and first-time violators won’t get off with a slap on the wrist. Law enforcement authorities across the state intend to crack down on motorists who flout the law, which makes use of a hand-held cell…
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Bott loves to put on show for locals
Former MHS athlete now in pro wrestling ring by Mary Ellen Zangara, Correspondent Nate “Mustang” Bott is fulfilling his dream of wrestling with the pros in the National Wrestling Superstars showcasing his talents right here in Manville. Bott jumped into the ring almost winning his match during the last fundraiser for the Cub Scouts and…
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Charniga started fast and never slowed
By Sean Richards, Sports Writer Among the South Brunswick High School swimmers who will be competing at the NJSIAA Individual States this weekend is Gessica Charniga. This should come as no surprise because from the very beginning of this season it was obvious the Vikings had something special with this talented freshman. Performing at a…
