• The search for Sarah Townsend ends

    Funeral for AHS student in Florence on May 22; school memorial postponed BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Sarah Townsend, 18, a senior at Allentown High School who resides in Florence in Burlington County, went missing on her way to school on the morning of May 9 and was found dead on May 13. A llentown…

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    Dawn Wolfe (r) from Animal Planet’s “Cats 101” and “Dogs 101” works with Vader and his owner, Jackie Morgan, of Millstone, during a casting call for talented animals at the Jersey Fresh in the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold on May 15. For the story, see page 10. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Children’s safety must be top priority

    Ramon Recalde, Millstone    A loud cry of warning to all residents, parents, governing bodies, boards of education and administrators of the school districts of Allentown, Upper Freehold and Millstone:    To date, this is by far the most crucial, serious and desperate letter to the editor I have submitted. I feel obligated to preach and remind…

  • A difficult job

    Edward G. Wiznitzer, Lawrence    Last week the Lawrence Zoning Board continued its months long series of hearings on the Sunrise Detox Center.    My sympathy goes out to the members of the board who soon will have to render a decision on a matter that has been overblown by some community activists into a crisis level…

  • MANVILLE: Teacher realizing a classroom dream

    MANVILLE: Teacher realizing a classroom dream

    Ashley Wollesen has been named the Teacher of the Year at Manville High School. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • MANVILLE: Big top returns to benefit fire company

    MANVILLE: Big top returns to benefit fire company

    Maria Bruzzese of Frank’s Italian Restaurant clowns around with Lew-E of the Cole Bros. Circus. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Hear tips on making transition to college

    School guidance department offers program at school    The Hillsborough High School Guidance Department is offering a “College Transition Night” program for senior students, their parents and others at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in the auditorium of the high school on Raider Boulevard.    The program will help prepare senior students and their parents with the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Charter schools: Challenge on the horizon

       Charter schools are gaining as an alternate place for parents to consider to educate their children.    Depending on whom you listen to, independent charter schools could be the salvation of society, the prod that will make public schools more efficient and effective.    The other side will portray them as an insect that eats away at…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Neshanic Station nurse wins award

       Kathy Bray, a registered nurse from Neshanic Station, was awarded the Marie Gemeroy award by the Community Visiting Nurse Association at its 63rd annual meeting on May 3 at the Bridgewater Manor.    The Gemeroy Award is the agency’s highest honor, and was awarded to Ms. Bray for her dedication, leadership and professional skills.    Alyce Brophy,…

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