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  • 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…

  • Seeing double at Eldridge Park school

    Many sets of twins enrolled at the school this year. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor    The teachers and students at Eldridge Park Elementary School have seen double all year long.    Not because of vision problem, but for the multiple sets of twins enrolled at the K-3 school.    The school had a record of eight sets of…

  • Candella’s wins division championship

    Forsina throws a three-hitter. By: Tim Falls    Andrew Fosina pitched coach Bob Calderone into a happy retirement.    Fosina ended the game with his third strikeout in the bottom of the sixth as Candella’s Restaurant edged Millner Kitchens, 2-1, for Lawrence Little League National Division Baseball Championship at the Eggerts Crossing fields last Thursday.    The game…

  • Graduates: Stay involved in world around you

    EDITORIAL By: To the members of the Class of 2006:    Knowing full well you’re probably already up to your earlobes in unwanted advice, we’re nonetheless adding our two cents (but want to point out you can clip and save this column until later when you’re more interested in reading it).    You’ve probably heard you’re entering…