Category: archives
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Jewelry stolen during 2 burglaries
Police believe a pair of burglaries that occurred at two Deans Pond Crossing houses are connected and conducted by professionals. By: Joseph Harvie Police are investigating a pair of burglaries that occurred at two Deans Pond Crossing houses on Friday. Police said they believe the robberies were connected and were conducted by professional burglars. In…
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BRHS trio still going
By: Sean Moylan The Bordentown High School wrestling team continued its great season this past Saturday by advancing four wrestlers out of the District 26 Tournament and into Region VII action. Bordentown then added a great night of wrestling this past Tuesday, advancing three out of those four wrestlers through another round. The Scotties’ Mike…
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On Point for the week of March 2
Tip for Tats By: Linda McCarthy It’s been an ongoing battle in our house for several years. The boys want tattoos my husband and I won’t allow it. I have nothing against tats (as they say in the inner circle) I actually consider them an art form and if I were 30 pounds thinner…
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Overturned truck ban alarms area leaders
Turner, NJDOT take damage-control steps By John Tredrea and Ruth Luse Reacting to the recent federal court ruling that could steer hundreds of big rigs back on local roads, state Sen. Shirley K. Turner, D-15th, reintroduced legislation Monday banning large tractor-trailer trucks from all roads other than interstate highways, the NJ Turnpike or the Atlantic…
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And the Oscar for best food goes to. . .
A group of local film fans to celebrate the Academy Awards with theatrical foods. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor The menu for the Lawrence Chapter of Oscars Anonymous party Sunday night is a bigger secret than the winners’ names inside the Academy Awards envelopes. A group of Lawrence residents will gather at a residence in the…
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Kids raise $6K for St. Jude’s hospital
Upper Freehold Regional Elementary/Middle School students participate in "mathathon" (March 2) By: Lauren Burgoon UPPER FREEHOLD Teachers know it can be hard to get sixth-graders to concentrate on math problems. It’s even more difficult to get the students to attack 250 complex problems with gusto. But that’s just what teacher Kathleen Froster managed to…
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Letters to the Editor for the week of March 2
Vote ‘yes’ on budget for Mansfield school To the editor: This letter is addressed to the conscientious parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents of Mansfield Township. We have something in common, you and I. We look to the future and want the best for our children. We are persons of integrity, morality, intelligence and hope. Knowing…
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School district kicks off technology blitz
The school district started an 18 month long technology education initiative with daylong workshops for teachers. By: Marisa Maldonado The South Brunswick School District wants to bridge the gap between "digital natives" and "digital immigrants." Tech Blitz 2006, an 18-month professional development initiative designed to educate teachers on applying technology to their lessons, kicked off…
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Manderski takes second on district mat
Manville heavyweight just misses title By: Rudy Brandl HILLSBOROUGH Mark Manderski had the match where he wanted it. The Manville High heavyweight wrestler just couldn’t finish it. Manderski came very close to becoming Manville’s first individual champion since 2001 at last weekend’s District 18 Championships. He advanced to the finals with a pair of…
