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  • Fire lessons

    At Stony Brook Elementary Shown are (from left): Firefighter Christian Robinson, Campus Security Officer Jay Lenarski, Pennington Fire Chief Stewart Schwab, Principal Steve Wilfing, Trustee of Pennington First Aid Squad Frank Fechter, Fire Official Matt Martin, Fire Commissioner Mike Chipowsky, Firefighter Joshua Wilson. In front are first-graders Yash Malushte, Patrick Meara and Ian McInerney. They…

  • EMTs say volunteers needed

    The Lawrence Township First Aid Squad will hold a free CPR class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 14. By: Lea Kahn    Ask Tony Hannawacker why he volunteers his time as an emergency medical technician with the Lawrence Township First Aid Squad, and he’ll say it’s purely for selfish reasons.    "I enjoy the gratification…

  • Fans flocking to cheer on MHS football team

    School spirit soars at Manville By: Mary Ellen Zangara    Blue and Gold, signs, painted faces and lots of noise!    That’s what people see and hear when they go to a Manville High School football game this season. The enthusiasm and support has been growing each week as the Mustangs improve their record.    After Friday night’s…

  • Pennington EDC to do market analysis with Rider

    Purpose of study is to enable Pennington businesses and ommunity stakeholders to make informed decisions about the future    Beginning this fall, the Pennington Economic Development Commission (EDC) will be producing a market analysis of the Borough of Pennington.    The purpose of this study is to enable Pennington Borough businesses and all community stakeholders to make…

  • ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’"

    Two River Theatre Company has this musical revue of Fats Waller’s most popular numbers. By: Stuart Duncan    Songwriter Thomas Waller earned his nickname "Fats" by weighing in at 285 pounds. He earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest jazz pianists and one of the most exuberantly funny entertainers more slowly over the years.…

  • Fire prevention starts in the kitchen

    Firefighters are organizing activities to help residents and students be better prepared. By: Donna Lukiw    Hillsborough firefighters have an important tip for residents: Watch what you heat.    That’s the message of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, running Monday through Oct. 13, and to help residents and students be better prepared for fires, the firefighters are…

  • A win-win for Hopewell Valley’s children and future

    GUEST OPINION By David Knowlton    During my four decades of work in health care and public policy at the state and national levels, I have come across no more imperative and alarming an issue than that of childhood obesity.    Consider just one startling fact and you, too, will understand the urgency: The Centers for Disease…

  • Hopewell Valley wins as players start to mesh

    BOYS SOCCER By: Mike Molaro    Ed Gola knew it would take time for his Hopewell Valley Central High School boy’s soccer squad to mesh and find its identity.    It seems that the Bulldogs (6-4) are starting to put the pieces together and rounding into a solid club.    "I expected us to go up and down…

  • Mustangs put on another big show

    RUDE AWAKENING By: Rudy Brandl    I had to see for myself.    There’s been a buzz in Manville about this undefeated football team. They run all over people. They score lots of points. They’re on pace to make the state playoffs for the first time in school history.    I couldn’t take anybody else’s word or believe…