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DARE sets graduation dates
Since November 1990 the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program has been part of all fifth-grade classes, both public and parochial, in Manville. The final phase of the program is a culmination of the students’ work, which takes place in a school assembly. Graduations are to be held at the Roosevelt School at 1 p.m., Friday,…
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Tyler Vrabel
By: centraljersey.com Jean Shepherd’s "A Christmas Story" is a perennial holiday favorite movie, and one of the most memorable scenes is when the kid gets triple-dog-dared to put his tongue on the frozen flag pole. This was Tyler Vrabel’s favorite scene to act out as he played Flick in the Somerset Valley Players’ presentation of…
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Goddard School graduates eligible for $10K scholarship
By: centraljersey.com Goddard Schools located in the Hillsborough area are calling out to all Goddard School alumni to apply for the $10,000 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is given to one Goddard School alumnus each year to finance the tuition of the college of the student’s choice. The scholarship goes to a graduate…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Aid boosts project for Hamilton Road
Resurfacing of Hamilton Road in Hillsborough Township will be boosted by a $200,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation. Seventeen Somerset County municipalities will share $2.9 million in grants under the fiscal year 2011 state budget. The grants are among 370 statewide totaling $78.75 million to help municipalities advance street improvement, safety and other…
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Mary Brienza
By: centraljersey.com More than 200 people attended the first annual Hugs for Brady Gala at the Grape Escape wine tasting school in Dayton Saturday evening, raising more than $30,000 for children’s cancer. The Hugs for Brady Foundation was founded by Sherrie and Mike Wells to honor their son Brady, whose life was claimed by a…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Week of Feb. 3
A South 11th Street resident reported at 8:32 a.m. on Jan. 24 that she was receiving harassing phone calls. Police responded and confirmed the victim received three harassing phone calls on her cell phone over the weekend. An investigation will continue. A Brooks Boulevard resident reported at 8:05 p.m. on Jan. 28 that a flag…
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Mary Brienza
By: centraljersey.com Students at Crossroads North will be performing The Pajama Game musical this weekend. Sandy Olsen, who is directing the play, said Monday the play was to be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the school on George’s Road. Tickets are $10 at the door and are still available, Ms. Olsen said.…
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Make a difference: Volunteer to tutor
By: centraljersey.com Volunteers who would like to make a difference in the academic life of a child are being sought through a Somerset County program. In cooperation with the county superintendent of schools office, the Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services has launched a program to recruit volunteers of all ages to tutor underperforming students.…
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HHS baseball fundraiser
By: centraljersey.com Sunday, Feb. 6 – The Raider Diamond Club will hold its annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bagels and doughnuts. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens. Proceeds will benefit…
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