Category: archives
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Grid search nears end
Former Hillsborough head coach is finalist for Vikings By: Rudy Brandi Rick Mantz just couldn’t stay away from coaching. One year after stepping down as Hillsborough High School’s head football coach, Mr. Mantz may be returning to the sidelines as the new head man at South Brunswick High School. Mr. Mantz, who turned around a…
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Obituaries
Angela Cocuzza MANSFIELD Angela Cocuzza, 97, died Sunday at Manchester Manor in Mansfield Township. Born in Schuylkill County, Pa., she had resided in New Jersey much of her life. Wife of the late Joseph Cocuzza and mother of the late Joseph G. Cocuzza, she is survived by a son and two daughters-in-law, Robert and…
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Donation boosts trail project
By: Stephanie Prokop MANSFIELD Outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate scenic views of the county may be one step closer to enjoying them thanks to a recent donation of land by a former township farming family. The land, five miles of former railroad right of way in Mansfield, is being donated to Burlington County for its…
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Conservation champion
Hopewell girl works to save St. Michael’s tract The D&R Greenway Land Trust honored Callie Considine for her fundraising efforts at the Sunday opening of the group’s new exhibit, "Save Hopewell – Save St. Michael’s," at the Johnson Education Center, Princeton. Shown from left are: D&R Greenway Land Trust Board of Trustees Chairman Richard S.…
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Local author’s book bounces away with honor
Rebound among 82 books nationally to be recognized by American Library Association. By: Rosalie Ann LaGrutta In October, "Rebound," Lawrence resident Bob Krech’s debut young adult novel, along with 231 other books, was nominated for Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association. And on Jan. 23, the organization chose "Rebound," among the…
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Pols seek ‘fair share’ of school funding
By: Cara Latham Republican legislators in the 30th District are leading a statewide petition drive asking Gov. Jon Corzine to fully fund public education, and in doing so, they are sending the petitions to every municipality in the state. Local officials say they think a lot of residents in the area will support the move,…
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Letters to the editor
Food and toy drive a success in Florence To the editor: The Florence Township middle and high school student councils recently held a Food and Toy Drive to assist families in need in Florence Township community. We would like to thank everyone who made our annual drive a success. Middle and high school student…
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Township seeks state trails grant
If the township gets the grant, the money would be used on the Alliger tract By John Tredrea Hopewell Township has applied for a state grant that would pay for construction of trails and parking at a township-owned tract off Route 546 that includes the planned Hopewell Valley Veterans Memorial Park. After discussing the matter…
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Mangini deserves spot on banner
HHS wrestler goes over 100-win mark By: Rudy Brandl There’s been some debate about how to view John Mangini’s 100 career victories as a high school wrestler. The Hillsborough High star reached that milestone Saturday afternoon in the first bout of a tri-meet vs. Mount Olive’s Kevin Persson at Roxbury. He later posted win No.…
