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  • Retired chief, incumbent eye Hopewell Township Committee seat

    In Pennington, Republican James Benton and Democrat Tony Persichilli will go for mayor’s post in November By John Tredrea    Recently retired Hopewell Township Police Chief Michael Chipowsky, a Republican, and Democratic incumbent David Sandahl are heading toward a Nov. 7 showdown for the open Township Committee seat. Each will run unopposed in his party’s primary…

  • Rare air

    Vikings ranked in state’s Top 10 for the first time in program history By: Ken Weingartner    Just six matches into the season, the South Brunswick High boys volleyball team has already equaled its win total of a year ago.    More impressively, the Vikings have found themselves in a place never before reached – the state’s…

  • McGranaghan looks forward to tough matches at first singles

    BOYS TENNIS By: Tim Falls    It’s a good thing Matt McGranaghan likes competition.    He’ll see enough of it at first singles for the Hopewell Valley Central High School boys tennis team.    McGranaghan has already faced one of the best players in the Colonial Valley Conference, Steinert’s John Yu. Yu recorded the Spartan’s only win in…

  • Bordentown’s Trogdon, Allen toss no-hitters

    By: Sean Moylan    The Bordentown High School softball team has had many fast starts over the years. Yet never before have the Scotties put together such a perfect blend of pitching, hitting and fielding to start a young season at 5-0.    The Scotties’ latest heroics came last Friday when senior Reannon Trogdon hurled a masterful…

  • Strong start but still no win over EB

    By: Rich Fisher    The gap between the South Brunswick and East Brunswick tennis teams hasn’t completely closed, but it has gotten a heck of a lot tighter.    In the first of what promises to be several meetings between the two teams this year, the Bears eked out a 3-2 victory over the Vikings Tuesday, giving…

  • All That Jazz

    Jazz Mentors brings Peter Erskine, Randy Brecker and others to pass along their wisdom to the next generation. By: Susan Van Dongen    Schools have recommended reading lists — rosters of books the well-rounded student should be familiar with.    Montgomery resident and vocalist Joy Anderson thinks youngsters, especially those interested in music, should also have "listening…

  • Accident victim dies

    Thomas Scurato of Old Beekman Road died Friday as a result of injuries sustained March 27 when he was hit by a car while crossing Sand Hill Road. By: Joseph Harvie    An 80-year-old Kendall Park man died Friday from injuries sustained March 27, when he was hit by a car while crossing Sand Hill Road.…

  • Making progress

    Despite three uneven losses, LHS girls lacrosse team improving. By: Tim Falls    The Lawrence High School girls lacrosse team is showing improvement.    It may not show in the Cardinals’ record.    Or in the final score of their first few games.    Nonetheless, senior Katie Coleman can see it on the field.    "We have really improved," said…

  • Residents object to assisted-living plan

    A proposed plan for a 150-bed assisted-facility at the site of the William Gulick House sparks objections from surrounding residents, claiming the project would increase traffic in an already-congested area. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor    The battle between residents opposed to a plan for a 150-bed assisted-living complex at the corner of Province Line Road and…