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  • EDITORIAL

    Township needs GOP challenge.    There will be a race for mayor this year.    Unfortunately, it is likely to take place only in May and June and not later in the year.    Former Mayor Debra Johnson has filed to run as an independent Democrat against incumbent Democrat Frank Gambatese in the June 6 primary. Both candidates…

  • BRHS track relay teams post another good outing

    By: Sean Moylan    While always appreciated by his teammates on the Bordentown Regional High School boys’ varsity track and field squad, "Marvelous" Marvin Carter has always been one of the Scotties’ most under-rated superstars. Carter’s terrific performance at the Bridgeton Relays this past Saturday, however, had everyone taking notice.    Carter showed his incredible stamina by…

  • Andrew Shulack

       MANVILLE — Andrew Shulack died April 12 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 90.    Born in United, Pa., be had been a Manville resident most of his life.    In 1977, Andrew retired from John’s Manville where he worked for over 37 years in brake lining and was a member of their Quarter Century…

  • EDITORIAL

    Speak up with better ideas for state’s budget.    As Gov. Jon Corzine travels around the state, he’s understandably getting an earful of criticism about his proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. It would be nice if, at one of his many stops, he actually got a helpful suggestion.    The governor’s budget…

  • MHS kicks off track season with pasta dinner

    Mongillo brings old tradition to Mustangs By: Mary Ellen Zangara        The Manville High School track and field athletes began their season by gathering for a team dinner at the ABIS cafeteria on the night before the opening meet at Bound Brook. The dinner of spaghetti, meatballs and salad gave the team some fun and…

  • BRHS softball improves to a perfect 8-0

    By: Sean Moylan    Score early and often and then use great pitching and defense to hold the lead. That’s the recipe the Bordentown Regional High School softball team has used to start its season 8-0. Of course, it helps when your incredibly talented like the Scotties are.    "In seven of our eight games we’ve scored…

  • Soldier’s mother struggles with war’s value

    Allentown High alumnus serving in Iraq with Air National Guard. By: Dick Brinster    While his stateside mother wonders about the value of the war, Air National Guardsman Eric Johnson is fighting insurgency in Iraq.    Among the things Nancy Johnson questions is the level of gratitude felt for what the troops are trying to do, but…

  • ‘Have a Good Day’

    The Blawenburg Band will play a benefit concert to help Gulf Coast families. By: Susan Van Dongen    Hurricane Katrina was so devastating, the World Meteorological Organization retired the name, out of sensitivity for the victims and for historical, scientific and legal purposes. In addition, Dennis, Rita, Stan and Wilma will not be used again as…

  • Manville looks forward to softball challenges

    Team unscored upon in first three games By: Rudy Brandl        The Manville High softball team is eagerly awaiting its first real tests of the 2006 season. They’re about to come.    After rolling over their first three opponents by a 38-0 margin and leading a fourth foe by a 13-0 score before action was stopped…