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  • Blaze destroys mail delivery truck

    A fire caused by mechanical problems ruined a United States Postal Service truck and the mail it contained Feb. 16 on Rose Street. By: Leon Tovey    A mechanical problem caused a fire that destroyed a United States Postal Service truck Feb. 16 on Rose Street in Brunswick Acres, police said.    The fire, which also destroyed…

  • HHS girls lose tough one in pool

    Team falls short of joining boys in finals By: John E. Powers        The Hillsborough High School girls’ swim team wouldn’t have minded getting up early on their day off Monday. They wouldn’t have minded getting over to the North Brunswick High School pool and getting an opportunity to swim for the Central Jersey Public…

  • Clubs’ project appreciated

    Hillsborough’s Rotary Club and Woman’s Club raised $7,429.68 for Hurricane Katrina victims now living in Perth Amboy. By: Melissa Edmond    Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas thanked Hillsborough’s Rotary Club and Woman’s Club for raising $7,429.68 for Hurricane Katrina victims relocated to a housing development in his city.    When Woman’s Club of Hillsborough Vice President Debbie…

  • Book Notes for the week of Feb. 23

    But I’m almost 13! By: Dr. Joan Ruddiman    Ken Ginsburg is a medical doctor in Philadelphia whose specialty is caring for teens. One might think he has a degree in psychology. But what he has, in addition to his M.D., is a master’s degree in education.    Dr. Ginsburg cares for kids of high-powered professionals, is…

  • Lawrence skaters hang tough against league’s best team

    Cards fall to Notre Dame in Mercer County Tournament quarterfinals. By: Ken Weingartner    Moral victories don’t count for anything in the standings, but the performance by the Lawrence High ice hockey team Monday night against Notre Dame might figure positively for the Cardinals as they prepare for the state playoffs.    Lawrence lost for just the…

  • MHS matmen win final dual meet

    Five-bout streak keys victory at Pingry By: Rudy Brandl    Manville High head wrestling coach Brett Stibitz is hoping Saturday’s performance in the regular season finale at Pingry will propel his team to a positive showing at this weekend’s District 18 Championships.    The Mustangs wrestled their best team match of the season to pick up their…

  • Property Transfers — February 22, 2006 — Part 4

    The Princeton Packet Inc. publishes information on real estate transactions in its core market as a public service because it believes the information is newsworthy and appropriate. The information is all on the public record. In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to…

  • Blood drive honors Hernandez’s memory

    The Police Department and MIKES for Manville organized the event. By: Donna Lukiw    As schools and many businesses were closed Monday, 47 people still came out to donate blood in honor of New York City police officer and Manville High School graduate Eric Hernandez, including Cynthia Salichs, Mr. Hernandez’s mother.    MIKES for Manville President Ray…

  • NEHS getting ready to host first playoff game

    Weise’s girls have reason for hope By: Kyle Moylan    With wins in its final two games of the season, the Allentown High School girls’ basketball team finished with a 10-14 record and carries a lot of momentum into the off-season.    Yeah, there’s almost as much work to be done now as there was a month…