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  • Bowden sixth in Old Bridge

    By: Sean Moylan    The Northern Burlington County Regional High School cross country team’s appearance in this past Saturday’s Old Bridge Cross Country Classic was special for three reasons:    Mike Bowden ran yet another fantastic race for the Greyhounds, placing sixth in the Varsity A Boys’ Race with a 16:55 time. Several Greyhound runners ran together…

  • School violence increased, according to latest report

    But local officials note Manville is still safer than most comparable districts. By: Donna Lukiw    Manville schools saw an increase in violence during the last school year but officials maintain the schools are still safer than most comparable districts.    According to the district’s summary of violence and vandalism for the 2005-2006 school year, reviewed at…

  • HHS girls fall one match short in CJ 4 final

    Tennis team plays well in 3-2 loss By: Rudy Brandl        EAST BRUNSWICK — The title was there for the taking, but the Hillsborough High girls fell one match short of winning it in last Friday’s Central Jersey Group 4 tennis championship match.    In a rematch of last year’s sectional final between the best teams…

  • EIS supports Rt. 1 widening

    Procedure would ease traffic problems, officials say By: Joseph Harvie    A federal environmental report on Route 92 might not make a recommendation on the proposed toll road, but it does support the township’s argument that Route 1 needs to be widened.    The Final Environmental Impact Statement for Route 92, issued Oct. 5 by the U.S.…

  • Ducko happy with fifth seed

    By: Rich Fisher    The Greater Middlesex Conference girls soccer tournament gets underway Friday and, while East Brunswick is probably the favorite, who can really tell this season?    There have been a flurry of shockers in the GMC recently, including Edison’s tie with the Bears South Brunswick has pulled a few mild upsets of its own,…

  • Reviewing school security

    Current events prompt a look at Township school safety By: Bill Greenwood    Recent school violence throughout the nation has caused the South Brunswick school board to look at its own safety measures.    George Scott, director of student services, spoke Monday at a board of education meeting about the various safety policies the district has in…

  • State award honors memory of farmer

    Neil Robson worked to fight hunger By: Cara Latham    NORTH HANOVER — Local farmer Neil Robson’s contributions to fighting hunger will be remembered, as Gov. Jon Corzine announced a new award in his name this week.    Gov. Corzine, who spoke at the Robson Farm in the township Monday, announced the establishment of the annual Neil…

  • Letters to the editor

    School cuts felt by children To the editor:    Earlier this year, an informative and urgent campaign was waged for the passing of the Mansfield Township school budgets because some of us learned that the existing budgets would not be able to carry the expanded load.    We called for your attention and assistance — at home,…

  • Cardinals head into MCT

    FIELD HOCKEY By: Mike Molaro    Candace Mains knew early on that there was something special about her Lawrence High School field hockey squad.    Although the 3-7-2 record could’ve doused any enthusiasm fueled by early-season hopes, these Cardinals are the epitome of class. Instead of hanging their heads and feeling sorry for themselves, they refuse to…