• HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats’ video questions ‘why’ businesses close

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Local Democrats are using the one-word question — “why?” — to shake up a somnolent local campaign for Township Committee.    Democrats posted a nine-minute-long Youtube video of a conversation between candidate Michael Goldberg and business owner Bonnie Kole. The image of the two talking at a table is interspersed with…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Paralympian Galli talks today at RVCC

    HILLSBOROUGH: Paralympian Galli talks today at RVCC

       Paralympics star Jessica Galli will talk today, Thursday, Oct. 18, from 1-2:20 p.m. at Raritan Valley Community College in a free event in the Atrium at the college’s Branchburg campus.    Ms. Galli will discuss how motivation and perseverance serve as the engine that drives us forward in reaching our goals, whether it’s competing at the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: It was a fun night — with a message

    HILLSBOROUGH: It was a fun night — with a message

    Fitness trainer Hillarie Scannelli of Impact Training on Stryker Lane leads five-year-old Julia Diaz of Hillsborough over the hurdles. Co-owner Michael Scannelli lifted Julia over the tallest final one.

  • MANVILLE: Onderko summarizes GOP’s campaign stances

    To the editor: I have always believed our town spent too much but it didn’t do enough to help mitigate the flooding problem that has plagued it for decades. I decided to get involved and help do something about it. Here are some of my recent accomplishments:    From day one, I refused free health care…

  • LAWRENCE: Debating differences

    LAWRENCE: Debating differences

    Congressional candidates hosted by Rider institute By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    LAWRENCE — Rep. Rush Holt and his Republican challenger Eric Beck in the 12th Congressional District race clashed Wednesday on how best to shore up federal entitlement programs, fix the country’s finances and jumpstart the economy.    Mr. Holt, a seven-term Democrat from Hopewell,…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar, week of Oct. 18

    Fri., Oct. 19    Basket bingo: The Ladies Auxiliary of Manville’s North End Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 event starts at 7 p.m. Doors open 5:45. Tickets $20. Call Angie at 908-526-6982.    Basket auction: Parents and alumni for Hillsborough High Robotics Team 75 will hold a benefit at VFW, 600 Washington Ave. Doors open 6 p.m.;…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Oct. 18

    Sat., Oct. 20    American Legion Post 414, 100 Berwyn Place, Lawrenceville, will be holding a craft and vendor show on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VFW 3022 736 Cherry Tree Lane Lawrenceville. If you wish to be a crafter contact Cathie Clancy at 609-213-2495. Pricing is $25 a table.    The Lawrence Township Health…

  • HAMNETS SOCCER: Oct. 18

    GIRLS 11-13    Japan fell to Canada 2-1 on Sunday in a closely contested match. Emily Whittaker and Robyn Seidman shared the responsibilities in goal and Natalie Klek scored Japan’s only goal. Hailey Palombi, Jasmine Mustra, and Gabby Toatley all had excellent overall games. GIRLS 7-8    The Boston Breakers’ defense played very strong this weekend keeping…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Local student at Vo-Tech helps clean water educator

       Last December, Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School students Apurva Swapnil of Hillsborough, Shawn Young of Martinsville and Abhishek Shrinet of South Bound Brook volunteered to raise awareness and educate the school community about the importance and scarcity of clean water throughout the world.    Their message was about the conservation of natural resources in…

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