• LAWRENCE: Benjamin Franklin School celebrates its 50th

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    From the unveiling of the Ben Franklin Elementary School’s new school logo — featuring Amos the Mouse — to a chat with nine former principals and the planting of a special tree, it has been a whirlwind of events in honor of the school’s 50th anniversary.    The yearlong celebration was…

  • MANVILLE: Senior Corner column for week of June 21

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The club is comprised of people who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55, if disabled.    Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting, as…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Patricia Ruby to lead Hunterdon Land Trust

    HILLSBOROUGH: Patricia Ruby to lead Hunterdon Land Trust

       Hillsborough resident Patricia Ruby has joined the Hunterdon Land Trust, based in Flemington, as its executive director.    ”I grew up close to Hunterdon County and always enjoyed the family farms and beautiful landscapes that define the area and make me feel that I truly belong to this place,” Ms. Ruby said. “I am very fortunate…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBAA coaches show off skills

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBAA coaches show off skills

    By Kim Spinelli, Special Writer    Almost 60 South Brunswick baseball and softball coaches got a chance to practice what they are always preaching during the fourth annual Coaches Baseball Game at Rowland Park June 16.    The first pitch was thrown out at 6:30 p.m. by South Brunswick High School student Sydney Sookerman, 14, who was…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Title game ends with a play at the plate

    Cubs, Phillies contest for Hillsborough Baseball League crown By Peter Sclafani, Staff Writer    There is nothing quite like the freshly cut grass, pristine white bases and untouched foul lines of a baseball field just before the game.    There was an electricity in the air Monday as the players took the field for pregame warm-ups.    This…

  • MANVILLE: Children will learn how to ‘dream big’ by reading

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Children will be able to “Dream Big” by reading for the summer in the Manville Public Library’s annual seasonal reading program. The free seven-week program begins Monday.    Ruth Bielanski, the children’s librarian, runs the 45-minute program each summer. Participants will explore reading through stories, crafts, music and activities.    Each…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Grads: Do your best for yourself and society

       What would you say if you were called to address a high school graduation?    Very few of us get that chance.    But if students asked, here’s what we’d say:    We urge you to get involved in your community.    We’d urge you to know your actions, even small ones, as individuals can have a direct impact…

  • MANVILLE: Carnival opens, runs through Saturday

    MANVILLE: Carnival opens, runs through Saturday

    Vanessa Thompson and Casey Whitenight get all shook up in their teacup at the Manville Youth Athletic League carnival, which opened Tuesday and runs through Saturday at Gerber Field. Fireworks are Friday night, weather permitting. (Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara)

  • LAWRENCE: 3 teens arrested on attempted drug deal charges

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Three teenagers — including a Lawrence Township resident — have been charged with loitering to commit a drug crime after police interrupted what appeared to be a drug deal on Adele Court in the Manors at Lawrenceville townhouse development June 18.    Jamie Strasser, 18, of Winthrop Road, was charged with…

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