Category: archives
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‘This noble battle’
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Sports & Training Center named in honor of Special Olympics founder. By: John Dunphy Despite strong, cold winds blowing hats off heads and snowflakes through the air, it was warm and inviting in the Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex on Saturday morning. Special Olympics athletes, friends, family, Special Olympics officials and…
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HoVal climbs forward
Wrestling By: Mike Molaro After the Hopewell Valley Central High School wrestling squad dropped a closer-than-expected 37-16 decision to visiting Hightstown on Jan. 17, it knew that it was continuing its rise as a force to be reckoned with. The Bulldogs (7-6) also realized that they needed to continue to dig deep and step it…
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Skyland wrestling foes proving tough for young Mustangs
Team remains winless after tough stretch By: Rudy Brandl The Manville High wrestling team endured a brutal stretch of matches last week. Seventh-year head coach Brett Stibitz knew it was going to be difficult to produce victories against the likes of North Warren, Hackettstown and Franklin. All three opponents are new to Manville’s schedule…
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Office, commercial project eyed
Commercial development considered for Route 27 By: Joseph Harvie The Planning Board was expected to hear testimony Wednesday by Riya Finnegans LLC in its proposal to build 44,764 square feet of commercial and office space on a 12.69-acre lot at the intersection of Route 27 north and Finnegans Lane. Information on the hearing will be…
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Moussaka for Hanukkah
Sarah Aroeste delves into her Sephardic culture for a performance combining jazz and rock at the Jewish Center of Princeton. By: Anthony Stoeckert Sarah Aroeste knew her family was different. The evidence was in things like the Spanish songs they’d sing and Greek food they’d eat while celebrating holidays like Passover and Rosh Hashana. "I…
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Hopewell Borough planners adopt rewritten Master Plan
HOPEWELL BOROUGH PLANNING UPDATE By Aleen Crispino Hopewell Borough Planning Board voted unanimously to adopt the January 2007 Hopewell Borough Master Plan, a rewrite of the 1997 Master Plan, at its reorganization meeting Jan. 10. The Master Plan is largely "a land use and development guide driven predominantly by the needs of the community as…
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Deadline approaches for board hopefuls
By: Stephanie Prokop Residents interested in running for their local school board have about a month to prepare, as the statewide deadline for filing nominating petitions to run is 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26. The statewide election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17. Anyone who is interested in running for the school board in his…
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Girls not comfortable with slight division lead
RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl The Hillsborough High girls completed their first run through the Delaware East Division basketball schedule with an undefeated record, but head coach Jim Reese is anything but comfortable about the way his club is playing. Hillsborough (11-2 overall, 5-0 in division) defeated Franklin and Montgomery on the road last week…
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McLaughlin signs to wrestle at George Mason
HHS standout still working to improve By: Rudy Brandl Frankie McLaughlin keeps getting better. Every year, the Hillsborough High senior wrestler has improved and made his way up the state ladder. He’s considered a state contender at 152 pounds this winter after finishing sixth at 160 last season. McLaughlin has never been satisfied with his…
