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  • Mercer Arts Charter High School seeks applicants

    Those interested must apply by April 15 By Ruth Luse    Mercer Arts Charter High School, a new tuition-free school, is seeking applicants for a planned September 2007 opening.    Per-pupil costs for HoVal pupils accepted into the school would be paid by the HoVal school district.    The school, said spokeswoman Barbara Taylor, "will be a comprehensive…

  • Manderski knocked out in Region 5 opener

    MHS heavyweight enjoyed solid career By: Rudy Brandl    FLEMINGTON – Mark Manderski was hoping his second trip to the Region 5 Tournament would turn out better than his first.    The Manville High senior heavyweight, who finished second in the District 18 Championships for the second consecutive year after another agonizing loss to Franklin’s Derrick Williams…

  • Countdown: St. Michael’s goal now down to $202,000

    The funding deadline is March 15 — just days away By Ruth Luse    The goal now is $202,000.    That’s quite an accomplishment for the D&R Greenway Land Trust, considering that a month ago the organization needed $1,500,000 in private donations to help fund the preservation of the 337-acre St. Michael’s property just outside of Hopewell…

  • Obituaries

    Week of March 3 Armond L. Ferrara    ALLENTOWN — Armond L. Ferrara, 86, died Monday at his home.    Born in Princeton, he was an Allentown resident for more than 50 years.    A World War II U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Ferrara served in the third Armored "Spearhead" Division and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.…

  • Jackson’s action too much for Vikes

    Standout center Stevenson unstoppable in CJ IV opener By: Rich Fisher    JACKSON — As homecomings go, this one ranked right up there with those Thanksgiving dinners in which the arguments start during the Macy’s Day Parade, and end when Clarence his getting his wings late at night.    Beth Barrio returned to her alma mater for…

  • Incumbents will face two new challengers for school board seats

    Newcomers Stephanie Cornelson and Amy Stapleton join incumbents Lou Petzinger, Gary Cortelyou and Ken Lessing on the ballot, each seeking one of three, three-year terms. By: Donna Lukiw    A crowded field will be vying for the three, three-year terms on the Manville Board of Education on April 17.    Incumbents Lou Petzinger, Gary Cortelyou and Ken…

  • Vikes don’t medal but look strong at Meet of Champs

    By: Sean Richards    Continuing to wrap up one of the greatest seasons in school history, the South Brunswick High School winter track team had a solid showing over the weekend at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions.    While no member of the powerhouse team got on the bus with a medal, a host of Vikings turned…

  • Defense will be first priority

    GIRLS BASKETBALL By: Tim Falls    Lawrence High School girls basketball coach Greg Zenerovitz already has plans to work the defense.    The Cardinal coach found his team lacking on the defensive end this season and wants his young players to pay special attention to their defense when training and playing in the off season.    "We needed…

  • Wal-Mart application returning to Planning Board Monday night

    An application to build a Wal-Mart in Lawrence is headed for a public hearing before the Planning Board on Monday. By: Lea Kahn    A controversial application to build a Wal-Mart store at 1060-1100 Spruce St., on the site of two former car dealerships, is headed for a public hearing before the township Planning Board on…