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EDITORIAL: Drills prepare our students
Parents should be grateful that the school district is taking precautions to ensure its students safety. South Brunswick schools are preparing for the worst. The district will be conducting the first of what the district hopes will be a regular series of "lockdown drills" this month designed to prepare students in case of a major…
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Friendship marks Eid-ul-Adha event
The Holy Day of Sacrifice was commemorated, Tuesday, at the Westin Hotel on Route 1. By:Joseph Harvie The hallways of the ballroom at the Westin Hotel on Route 1 were filled with people, some drinking coffee, and others hugging and kissing friends and acquaintances as they entered. Most people were smiling as they walked the…
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Hopewell Valley school leaders work to find ways to save money
Long-term planning for perennially large budget line items and stepped-up lobbying for legislative relief are focus of efforts By John Tredrea Expecting major budget challenges again this year, officials of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District have undertaken a series of cost-saving measures. The measures are designed to "increase efficiencies across the organization while safeguarding…
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Friedeborn’s return sparks LHS wrestling
Lawrence wrestling By: John E. Powers With the return of senior Matt ýPage=016 Column=001 OK,0009.05þ Friedeborn, the Lawrence High School wrestling team has taken one step closer to being at full strength. The Cardinals, who were scheduled to wrestle at Hightstown on Wednesday night and play host to Steinert on Saturday morning, raised…
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Remebering a man who cared
Carl Francis Eby, a leading soil scientist, devoted "neighborhood dad," and former Athletic Association president, died Jan. 4. By: Stephanie Brown Carl Eby’s house has two stairwell railings one for adults, and a smaller one just beneath the first for kids. "That’s Carl Eby right there," said his brother, Richard Eby, meaning that even…
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Pennington boys working through difficult season
Pennington boys basketball By: Mike Molaro For many seasons, The Pennington School boys basketball program has been a benchmark of excellence, not only in Mercer County, but throughout the state’s Prep B division as well. This year, though, is a bit different, as the Red Raiders have put aside thoughts of a state championship and…
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Freda Adams
MANVILLE Freda I. (Fonagy) Adams died Dec. 27 at Harborside Healthcare Woods Edge in Bridgewater. She was 79. Mrs. Adams was a homemaker. Born in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada, she resided in Manville most of her life. She was a member of the VFW Post 2290 Ladies Auxiliary in Manville, the Manville Fire Company No.…
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Valley Schoolhouse classes are under way
Schoolhouse still is accepting registrations for classes and will prorate fees for those who register late By John Tredrea An adult education program, sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Parks and Recreation Department, has returned to the Valley. The program, Hopewell Valley Schoolhouse, began classes this week. "We have some exceptionally talented and enthusiastic teachers who…
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Letters for week of Jan. 12
By: Promote best education for next generation To the editor: I’d like to point out to you a disturbing trend in our community. Our school district has been the target of folks looking to reduce their overall taxes. Each of the last four school budgets has been squashed by a significant margin. Most recently these…
