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HILLSBOROUGH: Officers chosen as Top Cops
Hillsborough police officers Mark Szymanski and John Carney have been selected as the “Top Cops” for 2012. Both are 16-year veterans of the force. The award is part off the department’s awards programs. Each year, one officer from each of the two squads in the patrol division are chosen, with the selection primarily based on…
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Eden Autism Services One Of Six Organizations In U.S. Recognized For Innovative High-Quality Autism Programs
By Aileen Kornblatt Eden Autism Services is pleased to announce that it was one of six organizations nationwide, and the only New Jersey organization, to be selected as an AFAA Applauds winner. AFAA Applauds, a national initiative launched by Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) recognizes innovative, high-quality support programs for adults living with autism…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Math education need not be the taxpayers’ duty
To the editor: I read with some concern the article in last week’s Beacon concerning a possible request for funds for additional high school math teachers. While not giving us actual figures, the article stated that a number of Hillsborough High School graduates have required remedial math courses while attending Raritan Valley Community College. To…
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MANVILLE: Recreation boys’ basketball splits first four games
The Manville recreation 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball team has started the season with two wins and two losses. Manville opened the season against a Somerville team that was fast and athletic, and won, 36-31. Manville’s team defense slowed Somerville by blocking shots and controlling the boards. Everyone got involved in Manville’s half-court offense.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Psmenecki, Guerrero place 2nd in season-ending wrestling tourney
The Hillsborough Central Jersey wrestlers closed out their season in style at the 23-team Central Jersey Wrestling Tournament in Kenilworth. Cole Psmenecki (57 pounds) and Emilio Guerrero (heavyweight) brought home second-place medals. Veteran captains Ray O’Callahan (83) and Brian Musumeci (95) closed out their Central Jersey careers with fourth-place medals, while captain Zachary Volpe closed…
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ON CAMPUS: Feb. 28
Four area college students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. : Renee Francisco of Robbinsville is a senior whose major is computer information systems. Angela Scibilia of Allentown is a senior whose major is communications studies. Jennifer Spildener of New Egypt is a…
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LAWRENCE: Need police assistance? Try the new eDesk
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Tucked away in a corner just inside the lobby at the Lawrence Township Police Department is an inconspicuous-looking touch-screen computer the Lawrence Township Police eDesk. But with a touch of the finger on the computer screen, a visitor can do anything from pay a traffic ticket to request a…
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Local Author Day
Bettie Linke PRESS RELEASE: AUTHOR’S DAY AT MONROE LIBRARY Monroe Township resident and author, Bettie Linke will participate at the LOCAL AUTHOR DAY at the Monroe Township Library on Tuesday, March 12. Her book, THAT’S THE SPIRIT, published by Xlibris Publishing Company, is an anthology of short stories and memoir writings that originate in neighboring…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Musical offers fun for family
On the Hillsborough High School stage that is taking shape for next week’s musical are student cast members, from left, Alex Luckenbaugh, Nihal Honwad, Amanda Casto, Kevin Vega, Sandy Buz, Allie Gan, Alex Minter, Rachel Beglieter, Peter Miller and Michael DiPietro. (Photo by Gene Robbins)
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