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  • MHS to start school year with new coaches

    Head coaching roster still not complete By: Rudy Brandl    Manville High will have some new faces leading its athletic programs when the 2007-2008 school year begins in September.    There will be five new head coaches and six new assistants at MHS, which is poised to begin its second year in the newly expanded Skyland Conference.…

  • Tuesday evening blaze contained

    Second fire on Friendship Road in two weeks is putting a strain on Division of Social Services. By: Emily Holody    A Friendship Road resident was forced to leave her home following a fire Tuesday evening.    "It was a one-bedroom fire," said township Fire Marshal Alan Laird. "We’re still investigating the cause, but it’s definitely an…

  • WTLL softball 10’s close to repeat

    By: Kyle Moylan The number of hits the Washington 10-year-old softball team allowed in the Section 3 Tournament is debatable.    The fact that Washington was clearly the best team isn’t.    Washington defeated Middletown, 10-0, to win the Section 3 Tournament. Following a perfect game by teammate Julie Borowski the previous time out, Paige Motusesky was…

  • Locals unite against Matrix proposal

    New organization forms to make the case that the warehouse would negatively affect the environment, health, safety and quality of life in the area. By: Paul Koepp    The Planning Board is set to consider a site plan application to build a warehouse at the northwest corner of Route 130 and Friendship Road, abutting the Four…

  • Krebs tosses no-hitter in opening game of state Final Four play

    By: Kyle Moylan    Going into the Little League Tournament for 10-year-olds, Ryan Krebs had no idea how good the Washington baseball team was.    Turns out Washington is pretty good. And that Krebs fellow is one of the reasons why.    Pitching in the first game of the state Final Four on Sunday night in Red Bank,…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    By:    Marcos Lopez, no age or address given, was charged with fraud at 2:03 p.m. July 20 after allegedly using a stolen credit card to make purchases.    Mr. Lopez was released after posting $10,000 bail. ***    Craig Howell, Nicholas Denesevich, Brian Dugan and a 17-year-old, no addresses given, were charged with possession of marijuana and…

  • Borough Council set to vote on $13 million budget

    Average tax bill will rise $180 if budget passes after public hearing Monday. By: Audrey Levine    The Borough Council will hold a special meeting and public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday before voting on the 2007 municipal budget, which will see a 6-cent increase following the borough’s receipt of final state aid figures.    The meeting…

  • Zen Palate

    The brainchild of a group of Buddhist vegetarians who wanted to eat better, this Asian-based vegetarian restaurant is truly delicious and elegant. By: Faith Bahadurian    Open since mid-April, Zen Palate is delighting customers with top notch Asian-based vegetarian fare. But don’t think of this as just another Asian "combo" restaurant. The food does indeed draw…

  • To Your Health-Aug. 9, 2007

    Going abroad? Take time for vaccinations. By: Dr. Terry Shlimbaum    If international travel is on your itinerary, you’ll need to check in with your doctor for a vaccination update.    For safety and protection against disease, various vaccinations are required for travel. Your doctor can help with most inoculations.    International travel involves three kinds of vaccinations:…