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  • School aid higher, but still not enough

    By: Rebecca Weltmann    The good news is that the 2007-08 state aid figures released on Feb. 26 from the state Department of Education are higher than last year’s.    The bad news is that local school administrators say the increases are not enough to fix the damage done by frozen state aid during the past few…

  • Centenarian ready to celebrate 107

    Anna T. Burr celebrates over a century in Bordentown By: Stephanie Prokop    Former Bordentown teacher and principal Anna T. Burr will be celebrating her 107th birthday on Monday. She spoke of the milestone nonchalantly while sitting in an armchair in her room at Medford Leas retirement home earlier this week. She said that she is…

  • Hopewell Township tot mauled by dog ‘doing great’

    Caroline is seeing a plastic surgeon, ophthalmologist and dentist on a regular basis, Michelle Domboski said By John Tredrea    Toddler Caroline Domboski was the epitome of childhood joy and enthusiasm, merrily skipping around Titusville’s Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad station house with a positive energy and spirit that seemed limitless.    "Hi!" she suddenly cried…

  • Manville boys finished strong

    Slow start kept team out of states By: Shawn Tyrrell        If there was one theme of the Manville High boys’ basketball 2006-07 season, it was that it took just a bit too long for the team to put it all together.    Once the players figured out what they needed to do to win, it…

  • Martinez nets game-winner in OT playoff thriller

    Remaxers, Washington Chiropractic to meet in Girls 3-4 Division title game By: Kyle Moylan    Martinez Remaxers defeated Donmar Business Services in an epic overtime game, 22-19, in Washington Township Basketball Association Girls 3-4 Division action.    Down 15-8 heading into the fourth quarter, The Remaxers scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to gain the lead…

  • Police Beat

    BORDENTOWN CITY    Bordentown City Police are accepting applications for school crossing guards. Applications can be picked up at the Police Station, 324 Farnworth Ave., in the rear of the building. Position ideal for mothers with children in school, retired folks or anyone looking to pick up a few extra dollars. FLORENCE    At 5:43 p.m. on…

  • On Point

    A family hair affair By: Linda McCarthy    When I was a kid in the 1970s, long hair on guys was quite the thing. The number one criterion for being my boyfriend was a full head of ponytail-worthy tresses.    I’m not sure if I really liked this look, or if I just went with it because…

  • Bulldogs Advance

    ICE HOCKEY By: Tim Falls    Hopewell Valley Central High School senior Tom Kawalec scored in each of the Bulldog’s past two state playoff games.    He was hoping do so again last night (Wednesday) as Hopewell, the 14th seed, took on third-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan at the Rock Ice Pavilion in Dunellen for a chance to move on…

  • Another anchor to close

    The Bob’s Store in the South Brunswick Square Mall is getting ready to close its doors. By: Joseph Harvie    The Bob’s Store in the South Brunswick Square Mall on Route 1 is closing, but no one will say when.    According to several banners and signs on the clothing store, the store is getting ready to…