Category: archives

  • Science test scores soar

    Area students above average on state assessments By: William Wichert    For elementary school students, understanding science may just mean having something to get their hands around.    The textbook is still reliable, but real knowledge also can be found at the touch of a microscope or the bubble of frothy chemicals, and now, local school districts…

  • Judge: Keep building school

    Homeowner’s suit sought injunction By: Scott Morgan    A state Superior Court judge last week delivered a setback to a Florence couple who sought to halt construction of a new township high school that they contend is causing drainage problems that have damaged their nearby house.    Judge Ronald Bookbinder said during a Feb. 1 hearing that…

  • Wadiak Shelcusky second in GMCT

    By: Ken Weingartner    It wasn’t a horrible night for the South Brunswick High wrestling team on the mat – there just weren’t enough Vikings on it.    South Brunswick split its eight contested bouts against Old Bridge wrestlers Tuesday night, but gave up six forfeits in a 57-16 loss to the Knights.    Ryan Smith won by…

  • Schools report cards show changing trends

    More students are now choosing to attend two-year colleges after graduation from Hillsborough High School. By: Donna Lukiw    More Hillsborough High School graduates are choosing two-year colleges over four-year schools, according to the Department of Education’s New Jersey State School Report Cards.    "I think a lot of people are seeing the value of going to…

  • News Briefs

    By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Council raises sewer fees    Sewer fees are going up, under the terms of an ordinance that gained final approval at Township Council’s meeting on Tuesday night.    The ordinance will raise the Ewing-Lawrence Sewerage Authority sewer fee from $3.13 per 100 cubic feet of water used to $3.37. This is the first…

  • DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Expand clean elections pilot

    Public financing remains the best way to fund political campaigns. By: Hank Kalet    At first glance, it would be easy to dismiss as a failure New Jersey’s experiment in public financing of political campaigns.    After all, just two candidates participated in the two legislative districts in which the program was piloted.    It would be a…

  • Food pantry opens in new location

    Food Pantry reopens after closing for two days last week while moving to its new location in the lower level of the Municipal Building. By: Joseph Harvie    The township-run Food Pantry is back in business after closing two days last week to move into its new location in the lower level of the Municipal Building…

  • Raider wrestlers roll over Franklin

    Early pins provide momentum By: Rudy Brandl    SOMERSET – The Hillsborough High wrestling team hopes to use Saturday’s impressive victory at Franklin as a springboard for the rest of the season. With the District 18 Championships just a few weeks ago, the Raiders are picking the perfect time to reach their peak.    Hillsborough (3-12) had…

  • MHS jayvee boys learning the game

    Mustangs stand at 4-10 so far By: John E. Powers        James Avallone has a basic approach in his job as head coach of the Manville High School boys’ junior varsity basketball team. The most important thing, Avallone says, is for his team to improve – not so much in the wins and losses department…