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  • School construction interuppted by fire

    Officials say fire has not caused significant delays in completing construction on new elementary school By: Scott Morgan    NORTH HANOVER — A roof fire interrupted construction at the new upper elementary school on Route 537 last week, but has not caused any significant delays in completing the project, officials said.    Around 6 a.m. on March…

  • For police popularity, Fisher and Ur are ‘top cops’

    The two officers were voted 2005’s best by their peers and supervisors. By: Melissa Edmond    A wall in the visitors area at the Hillsborough police headquarters, which prominently displays the names of all policemen awarded the department’s "Top Cop" designation, will soon include the names of Officers David Fisher and David Ur.    Lt. Paul Kaminsky…

  • Lawrence Hopewell Trail approaches a milepost

    GUEST OPINION By David Sandahl    The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) has a chance to take a major step forward next week at a public hearing on March 29.    From 5-9 p.m., representatives of the LHT, Lawrence and Hopewell townships, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will address public questions about the proposed 20+…

  • New Lawrence business opens the links on virtual golf courses

    Golfside, located at 111 Lawrence Road, offers golf enthusiasts the opportunity to play legendary courses from the Garden State. By:Cara Latham Special Writer    Golf enthusiasts, those looking to improve their game, and beginners who seek to learn the fundamentals of sport can get instruction at Golfside, Mercer County’s first virtual golf center.    The facility, which…

  • No parking on Brooks?

    A public hearing on the proposed ordinance is scheduled for Monday. By: Melissa Edmond    The Borough Council will hold a public hearing Monday on an ordinance that could prevent parking on Brooks Boulevard.    The council unanimously introduced the ordinance at its March 13 meeting.    Mayor Angelo Corradino said that having cars parked on Brooks Boulevard…

  • Thomas Krasnansky

       HILLSBOROUGH — Thomas R. Krasnansky died March 12 in Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 58.    He was born in Burlington and lived in Manville for many years, moving to Hillsborough in 1960.    Mr. Krasnansky worked as a mechanic most of his life, retiring in 2004 after being employed for 20 years Somerset Vehicle…

  • End of the run for coach

    Brian Jost will retire in June after 33 years of coaching cross-country and track and field at SBHS. By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The South Brunswick sports community had no way of knowing it at the time, but an injury to a Manhattan College sprinter in the late 1960s would have a profound effect on future…

  • Eyes on Haiti

    A photo exhibit at the Michener goes beyond the headlines into the ‘Heart of Haiti.’ By:Megan Sullivan    In the geographic heart of Haiti lies the Artibonite Valley, where its people face daily hardships, hunger and disease. Materially poor but rich in culture, the community lives with dignity despite deprivation. Their strength and hope is constantly…

  • Powell back in New Jersey to face attempted murder charge

    Hillsborough man is charged with attempting to murder his 41-year-old mother. By: Melissa Edmond    Devin M. Powell, charged with attempting to murder his 41-year-old mother on Dec. 15, was extradited Monday, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne Forrest.    The 21-year-old Hillsborough man, who was charged with first-degree attempted murder and third-degree theft of a motor…