• HILLSBOROUGH: From dictatorship to democracy

    HILLSBOROUGH: From dictatorship to democracy

    Ida Ochoteco, citizen for only two years, cast Electoral College vote    Hillsborough’s Ida Ochoteco said she was thrilled to be one of 14 members of the New Jersey Electoral College who cast their votes on Dec. 17 to formally re-elect President Barack Obama.    On that day, 538 people met in the 50 states and the…

  • LAWRENCE: Local women go to Ghana to explain autism

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    In Ghana, some people believe that an autistic child must have been possessed by the devil. Or maybe it’s the parents’ fault if their child is withdrawn and does not communicate with others.    Lawrence resident Lorell Levy set out to change those perceptions during a whirlwind, weeklong trip to Ghana…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders’ Morgan delivers solid results in 500 freestyle

    By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group    Entrusted with taking the lead in the 500 freestyle, Ryan Morgan has delivered for the Hillsborough High School boys swim team.    The sophomore has helped the Raiders open the season 3-1 before their holiday break.    ”Now that we’ve lost a lot of seniors, me and a bunch of the…

  • Mount Olive Resident Michelle Ouimet New President of Rutgers University Chemistry Graduate Student Association

    Mount Olive Resident Michelle Ouimet New President of Rutgers University Chemistry Graduate Student Association

    Michelle Ouimet of Mount Olive and Allison Faig of Morristown, respectively the President and Co-Vice President of the Rutgers Chemistry Graduate Student Association, working in the lab.

  • MANVILLE: Firefighters escort Santa around town

    MANVILLE: Firefighters escort Santa around town

    Santa Claus, with an assist from firefighters from the Camplain Road station, distributed Christmas gifts around the borough on the weekend before Christmas. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • Welcoming Dr. Linda Marrone to Animal Health Care of Marlboro

    AHC We are very happy to welcome Dr. Linda Morrone in joining our team as our new associate veterinarian at Animal Health Care of Marlboro. Dr. Morrone, previously of Twin Rivers VCA Animal Hospital, brings with her more than 10 years of veterinary experience in medicine and surgery. We welcome Dr. Morrone’s past, previous and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: GOP’s Lance votes for ‘cliff’ bill

        Republican Congressman Leonard Lance said he voted for the “fiscal cliff” compromise on New Year’s Night to keep from hurting the vast majority of people.     He was one of 85 Republicans to back the compromise that had passed in the Senate the previous day. The House vote was 257-167, with 151 Republicans voting…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Three girls signal intent to play lacrrose at college

    HILLSBOROUGH: Three girls signal intent to play lacrrose at college

    Three members of the Hillsborough High School girls’ lacrosse team  have signed letters of intent to play lacrosse at the NCAA Division I or II level. They are Kristian Wasdick, going to Iona College; Kristina Dunphey, Rutgers University, and McKayl Novak, West Chester University.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Gift exchange is foregone, and money goes to charity

        In lieu of exchanging gifts this holiday season, the staff and students of Team 6C at Auten Road Intermediate School donate that money to the Hillsborough Education Association’s Children’s Philanthropic Fund.     As a group, it donated more than $4,500. In addition, they brought in more than 100 toys for Toys for Tots, as…

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