• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Bands battle at SBHS

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Bands battle at SBHS

    Ed Birch photo The South Brunswick High School Marching Band takes to the field during the 33rd annual competition Saturday.

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: It was only 50 years ago!

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: It was only 50 years ago!

    The HoVal Class of 1962 is having a reunion this weekend. Shown above with class memorabilia, which will be on display, are the reunion chairwomen, Nancy Nelson Cane (left) and Marlene Bonacci Lynch.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Bands battle at SBHS

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Bands battle at SBHS

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer    South Brunswick High School hosted their 33rd annual Marching Band Tournament Saturday.    The event, which is sanctioned by the USBands national organization, is the leading source of financial support for the high school marching band, according to organizers.    The national organization has some 700 member bands and sanctions competitions throughout…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Simon urges seniors to apply for ‘freeze’

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Simon urges seniors to apply for ‘freeze’

       State assemblywoman Donna Simon, R-16, came to town Tuesday to let senior citizens know that there is still a week left to apply for the “Senior Freeze” tax program.    According to a press release, the program is available for citizens 65 or older with low to moderate incomes, or those on Social Security disability benefits.…

  • Privacy Advocate to Speak at Har Sinai Oct. 28
  • ROBBINSVILLE: RHS XC makes statement with Shore Coaches win

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Julia Borowski sees the same potential for success in the Robbinsville High School girls cross country team as it had in last year’s history-making season, even if the names surrounding her have changed.    The Ravens junior is used to running with a fast pack of teammates, and that is…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Piscataway Chiefs crown SBHS Vikings 47-14

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Piscataway Chiefs crown SBHS Vikings 47-14

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer    The South Brunswick Vikings could not withstand the constant defensive pressure and a 27-0 second half scoring barrage from the highly motivated Piscataway Chiefs Friday night.    The Chiefs 47-14 wipe out victory in last week’s tri-state televised contest from Piscataway handed the Vikings its first loss of the season.    The…

  • ’Have two ways out!’

    Joshua Wilson, specialist, Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 member, Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance Committee     It’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13).    If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one-third…

  • Kitchens tour to aid SAFE in Hunterdon

       Limited advance-sale tickets are available for the first annual “Kitchens of Hunterdon Tour” to be held on Oct. 17 to benefit SAFE in Hunterdon.    Marion Canan, committee chairwoman, said “six residences and one model home are on the tour, all with beautiful kitchens, including a cleverly revamped ranch-home kitchen, stunning old-stone-farmhouse makeover, and a brand-new…

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