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LAWRENCE: Route 206: A road with history
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer It is known as the Disabled American Veterans Highway, Lawrence Road, the Lincoln Highway, Main Street, the Trenton-Princeton Road and Lawrenceville Road as it passes through Lawrence Township but to most travelers, U.S. Route 206 is just U.S. Route 206. Lawrence Township Historian Dennis Waters outlined the history of…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Prom fashions displayed at SBHS
Photos by Ben Meister Students show off one of this year’s new fashion styles during the Project Graduation project Runway at the high school Feb. 24.
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SENIOR CORNER: Week of March 1
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday this year by participating in Read Across America. Hopewell Valley Central High School students and older adults will team up for an hour to read to local children at area after-school programs for an hour. Volunteer from 3:30-4:30 p.m. either March 2 or March 5. This is a program from…
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OFFBEAT: ‘The Velvet Elvis’
You can’t make this stuff up … but Jeff Stewart has By Scott Morgan So there’s Velvis, who wants nothing more than to make it as an entertainer, but is handcuffed by certain … let’s call them obligations. There’s Samael, his partner and friend in carrying out the duties required by those obligations, and…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Chorus offering scholarships
All graduating high school seniors who reside in the Hopewell Valley are eligible for the Hopewell Valley Chorus scholarship, whether they attend public or private school. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the field of music and should be prepared to discuss their plans to pursue the study of music as a major, a minor or…
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LAWRENCE: Police blotter
An attendant at the Quick Chek convenience store reported that a man asked him to fill his car’s gas tank with premium gasoline, and then drove off without paying for $71 worth of fuel at 9:35 p.m. Feb. 25. Phyllis Pickett, 53, of Trenton, was charged with driving under the influence and other violations when…
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Howell swimmers win share of A North Division crown
BY TIM MORRIS Howell and Marlboro high schools’ boys were fit to be tied in the swimming pool. The teams swam to an 85-85 tie in a dual meet at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, and ended up sharing the Shore Conference A North Division public school title. It is the second…
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Marlboro U12 hoop team wins Mid Monmouth title
The Marlboro Mustangs boys U12 travel team won its fourth Mid Monmouth Basketball Championship in five years, beating Brielle, 25-23, in the championship game that was won on a buzzer-beater. Forward Brian Reilly scored on a layup just before the buzzer went off to break a 23-23 tie and give the Mustangs another championship. “Brielle…
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Exercise classes are held at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell, from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. Classes are open to Howell residents age 60 and over. Registration is necessary prior to attending classes. Call 732-938-4500, ext. 2552, for information.
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