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  • Schools’ improvements fall short of own goals

    By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer    A report by Superintendent Donald Burkhardt showed Manville schools continued to struggle to reach their own goals on standardized tests.    The Board of Education approved the 2006-2007 Quality Assurance Annual Report (QAAR) at Tuesday’s board meeting, which included an assessment of the district’s self-determined goals.    The district’s QAAR goals are…

  • Walking with a ghost

    Halloween history tours offered in Bordentown By Anthony Coppola, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY — Stories of the city’s spirits will be told on Oct. 28 as the Downtown Bordentown Association sponsors its annual Ghost Walk tour.    The hour-long tours will begin at 6 p.m., with the first walk departing from the Old Book Shop at…

  • Oct. 18, 2007

    Augusta Perrine    Augusta Marie Zetto Perrine died Oct. 3 at home. She was 87.    Born in Jersey City, she was raised there and in Englewood, moving to Martinsville in 1941 and then to Lawrence in 1994.    Prior to her marriage to John Lewis Perrine in 1941, Mrs. Perrine was employed as an executive secretary for…

  • Rested NEHS defense delivers shutout

    Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor    It’s amazing what a good plan and a little rest can do for a football team.    In its previous three games combined before this past Friday night, the New Egypt High football team had allowed 151 points. Thanks to a bye week, however, New Egypt had a chance to heal up…

  • Town Council candidates asked to speak on Tuesday

    GOP, Democratic council candidates invited to attend By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The six candidates for Township Council have been invited to answer questions at the Lawrence League of Women Voters-sponsored candidates’ night forum Tuesday.    The 8 p.m. forum will be held in the lower level conference room at the Municipal Building.    Incumbent Township Council…

  • Psychology and humor will mix at program

    By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer    Standup comedian and neuro-psychologist Matt Bellace will offer parents tips on helping teens make the right choices during a presentation Tuesday sponsored by the Manville Municipal Alliance and Manville School District.    Dr. Bellace’s presentation and discussion — “The Power of Choice: How to Support Your Teens in Making Positive…

  • Crime rate increased in 2006

    But overall crime is down this year by 15 percent by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    Crime in the township increased by 15.4 percent in 2006, according to the state Uniform Crime Report. However, police say they have taken steps to address the problem areas and have already seen improvements in 2007.    According to the report,…

  • School to have clothing sale

       LAHASKA, Pa. — Buckingham Friends School will host its 55th annual clothing sale Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20.    Hours are Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.    Saturday afternoon will include bonuses such as half-priced merchandise from noon to 2 p.m. and the “stuff a…

  • NBC hockey shuts out Florence

    Sean Moylan Sports Writer &nbspThe Northern Burlington County Regional High field hockey team’s minor slump officially ended with a 2-0 home win over a tough Florence squad on Monday.     “This was our Senior Game which was supposed to be played under the lights on the football field,” said NBC head varsity field hockey coach…