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  • LES students and parents discover the wonders of science

    From pigs’ eyes to sharks teeth to vinegar-soaked eggs, local students made all kinds of discoveries at the LES Science and Discovery Night on Friday. By: Cara Latham Special Writer    Science and all its mysteries were afoot in the Lawrenceville Elementary School’s gym for the school’s annual Science and Discovery Night on Friday.    At one…

  • Tax lawsuit leads to agreements among Valley officials

    Tax settlement was approved by state Tax Court on Monday and each of the three governing bodies is expected to vote on resolutions endorsing the settlement at its next meeting    Elected officials from Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough and Pennington Borough engaged in extended negotiations this past weekend to avert what one called a potential "war"…

  • HHS hockey team survives tough test

    Janos stars in victory over Ridge By: John Beisser        For the first time in several weeks, the Hillsborough High ice hockey team battled a team that had the strength, talent and fortitude to fight back.    On Saturday night at the Bridgewater Sports Arena, the Raiders took an early lead and then held on for…

  • Mansfield readies for changes on police force

    Municipal officials divided over decision to replace police chief with civilian administrator By: William Wichert    MANSFIELD — In a few weeks’ time, the township police force will look a little different, and officers are bracing themselves for the changes ahead.    Over the next month, Police Chief James Humble, who retired this week, is set to…

  • Surprise for rescue squad chief

    Calvin Salter was honored for his 25 years of service. By: Mary Ellen Zangara    Longtime resident and Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad’s Chief Calvin Salter was honored for his 25 years of service at the squad’s annual installation dinner Saturday night.    More than 100 people attended the dinner held at Mia Sorella.    The event…

  • MATTERS OF FAITH: Coming Together

    Methodist pastor to offer Communion to Lutherans. By: Joseph Harvie    Editor’s note: Matters of Faith is an occasional series focusing on religion and faith in the South Brunswick community.    For the first time in the history of Christ the King Lutheran Church, a Methodist pastor will not only lead the service, but will also administer…

  • Investigation rules student’s death suicide

    Autopsy results showed he had been drinking, but the reason for the suicide is unclear. By: Donna Lukiw    As a result of the two-month investigation into Manville High School student Keith Miranda’s Nov. 11 death, police have ruled the death a suicide and have filed charges of providing alcohol to teens against two borough residents.…

  • Hopewell Valley Education Foundation seeks E2 nominations

    Nominations must be received no later than Feb. 10    The Hopewell Valley Education Foundation is accepting nominations for the seventh annual E2 Awards.    E2 stands for Education and Enterprise, and the award is designed to honor one individual recipient and one corporate recipient who have made a difference in the lives of the children in…

  • Based on reassessments, taxes should drop for most

    Help available on new property values (Feb. 2) By: Lauren Burgoon    UPPER FREEHOLD — Mail delivery this week was met with very different reactions in Upper Freehold.    Take a newer neighborhood like Heritage Green off Ellisdale Road. Residents there probably greeted their mail with whoops of joy. But farther down Ellisdale at the mailboxes of…