Category: archives
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HoVal’s hopes are high
BOYS LACROSSE By: Mike Molaro The bar has been raised, expectations are high, and good things are expected from the Hopewell Valley Central High School boy’s lacrosse squad this season. Third-year head coach Rob Siris, who brought a new attitude and philosophy when he took over, has slowly but surely built the Bulldogs into one…
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Florence softball notches first win over New Egypt
BRHS, NBC squads also notch victories By: Sean Moylan New Egypt has been such a thorn in the Florence High softball team’s collective side for so long that the Flashes listed beating the Warriors as one of their main team objectives this season. Well, the Flashes wasted no time in reaching that goal as they…
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Price is Right
Ella, Sarah and Peggy take on a new life in the voice of Rachel Price. By: Susan Van Dongen At first glance it seems that jazz vocalist Rachael Price has burst onto the scene out of nowhere. But like the multitude of unusually young and gifted performers that has blossomed today (guitarist Julian Lage, pianists…
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Marion E. Sandvik
Marion E. Sandvik, 86, of Monmouth Junction, died Tuesday, March 27, in the Pine Ridge Care Facility in Pagossa Springs, Colo. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was a longtime resident of Griggstown before moving to Monmouth Junction 23 years ago. She was a member of the Griggstown Reformed Church. Her husband, Arthur Sandvik;…
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POLICE BLOTTER
For the week of April 5 By: Quint J. Skewis, 37, of Hillsborough, was charged with driving while intoxicated at 1:13 a.m. March 18. Police said Mr. Skewis was stopped for speeding on Sunnymead Road in his 2006 Pontiac. Police said they transported Mr. Skewis to police headquarters, where they said he registered a 0.18…
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Local churches plan special Easter events
Events include Easter Vigil Mass, Stations of the Cross and blessing of food. By: Purvi Desai Local area churches will be holding similar events during this Easter weekend, some of which include Easter Vigil Mass, Stations of the Cross and blessing of food. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, on South Second Avenue, will be have…
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Yard, McInaw, Derewecki lead young HHSsoftballers
Raiders seek to continue tradition By: Rudy Brandl Last week’s pleasant weather was the best thing that could have happened for the Hillsborough High softball team. The Raiders, who were forced to practice indoors for a while after the ice storm on St. Patrick’s Day, desperately needed more at-bats against live pitching and defensive reps…
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UPDATE:Diocese withdraws Walters Road application
By: Rebecca Weltmann Editor’s Note: The announcement that the Diocese of Trenton witdrew its application to build on Walters Road did not reach The Messenger-Press until after the paper went to print Tuesday. WASHINGTON The Diocese of Trenton announced on April 3 that it had withdrawn its application for variances to build a new…
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HHS laxmen start with victory for WIlson
Team expects solid season By: John Beisser On paper, the Hillsborough High boys’ lacrosse team would be appear to be the definition of an experienced team. The Raiders’ 29-man roster is comprised of 15 seniors, nine juniors and five sophomores. The reality, however, is that last year’s team was also a senior-dominated unit, thus…
