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  • Township settles two union contracts

    Under the terms of the contracts, the municipal employees would receive salary increases of 3 percent for 2006 and 2007, and 3.25 percent in 2008 and 2009. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    Township Council approved four-year contracts — that carry 3 and 3.25 percent pay increases — for two of the five unions that represent township…

  • Commencement

    A moment to remember Alex Potopowicz plays a game on his PSP (Playstation Portable) while listening to the speakers during Hopewell Valley Central High School’s Class of 2006 graduation exercises Tuesday evening

  • Township Council to hold ‘informal’ town meeting

    The meeting is set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehouse, which is located on Gordon Avenue in the village of Lawrenceville. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    Township Council plans to hit the road next week, holding the second of three planned community meetings at the Lawrenceville Fire Co. on Tuesday, according to Mayor…

  • Gin Blossoms to headline Rider University alumni weekend

    The Arizona-based pop band’s hits include "Hey Jealousy" and "Allison Road." The concert, Saturday, is open to the public. By:Rebecca Weltmann Staff Writer    When the Gin Blossoms broke up in 1997, it was because the band members wanted to stretch their legs and try some new things for a while.    Robin Wilson, lead vocalist, for…

  • Borough plans summer construction projects

    Road, bridge, sidewalk work scheduled. By: Charlie Olsen    This summer will see the start of at least five major construction projects throughout the borough, with another two beginning in early fall.    The projects will fix or replace sidewalks, roads and bridges across town, at virtually no cost to the borough because they are either paid…

  • HVBSA host tournament

    The 12th annual Bad Girls Invitational is set for this weekend. By: Tim Falls    John Scheese is really hoping the weatherman doesn’t curse when giving his report for this weekend.    "We do not say the ‘R’ word," said Scheese, the tournament director of the Hopewell Valley Baseball/Softball Association’s 12th annual Bad Girl Invitational Softball Tournament.…

  • Hillsborough girls dominated local foes

    Team didn’t lose until sectional meet By: Nick Vaccaro        The question to ask Hillsborough High girls’ head coach Rich Refi and his track and field team of runners, jumpers, and throwers is not what they did this season; it would be what did they not do. The HHS girls dominated on almost every single…

  • Balance aided Vikes

    By: Redd E. Patrick    Losing a whole lot of firepower from an outstanding team in 2005, including a state champion in Yemi Ayeni, South Brunswick High School boys track coach Wilfredo Rivera knew he would have to rely on a group of balanced role players to keep the program thriving at a high level.    That…

  • Nutrition rules take effect in September

    By adopting this policy, the school board becomes compliant with a state mandate, which is intended to address the growing problem of childhood obesity and the diseases associated with it By John Tredrea    Foods and beverages listing sugar, in any form, as the first ingredient will be banned on school property during school hours under…