• Re-opening food bank will help many residents

    Sharon Lukac and Natalie Walkoviak, Manville    Over the last few months, it has been brought to our attention, that during these grave economic times, there are many senior citizens and families in Manville that are in need of a helping hand.    Manville has always been a small, tight-knit community, where we have always looked out…

  • WEST AMWELL: South junior attains rank of Eagle Scout

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    Less than 5 percent of boys who enter Scouting attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout, yet nine young men from Troop 49 in the Lambertville-West Amwell-Stockton area have achieved the rank in the last four years.    That’s quite an achievement for a troop that normally has less than 15…

  • Riptide win tournament, Storm claims flight title

    By: centraljersey.com The Hopewell Valley U-12 Riptide went undefeated to earn their flight’s champion in the Hopewell Valley Memorial Day Soccer Tournament. HoVal started with a 6-0 win over the German American Kickers as Tim Regan had three goals, while Satchel Cortet and Tyler Krampf had one each. In a 3-2 win over the South…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Foundation lauds E-Squared winners, teachers

       On May 7, the Hopewell Valley Education Foundation held its 2010 E-Squared Awards Dinner at Washington Crossing Inn.    At the annual event, the foundation recognized David Goldschmidt and Cherie Campbell with its Individual Award, and the Hopewell Township Police Department, with the Corporate/Community Award.    The foundation also recognized the six teachers who are the winners…

  • sport shorts

    The 2010/11 Silver Bullets U16 Boys Fury team will hold tryouts for a number of roster positions tonight, June 3, 6:30-8 p.m. at Lawrence Brook Elementary School, East Brunswick. The team is looking for competitive/ skilled players but also strongly encourages a fun atmosphere with a strong team concept. The Fury has experienced coaches who…

  • McKenna excelled in three sports and the classroom

    Sayreville senior earned 12 varsity letters BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent When Shannon McKenna graduates from Sayreville War Memorial High School later this month, she’ll do so with 12 varsity letters for athletics, but even more important, she will turn her tassel ranked eighth in her class academically. Sayreville High School track star Shannon McKenna earned…

  • Move to Hyland sparked Bears’ run to CJ softball championship

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent East Brunswick High School softball coach Kevin Brady faced one of the toughest decisions in his 12-year career. Midway through the season, the Bears were 9-5 and laboring against the better teams on their schedule. Brady knew he had to do something if his team was to make a serious run…

  • Goin’ for the kill

    Above: Old Bridge High School’s Dhruv Lad (l0) and Amritpal Rathore block a shot by Marlboro’s Sean Hickey during the NJSIAA Central Jersey IV semifinal game in Old Bridge on May 26. The Knights advanced to the sectional final with a dramatic 2-1 win, 25-19, 28-30, 25-22. Right: Old Bridge High School’s Andy Guinto (c),…

  • Pace sparks Spotswood to CJ title

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Funny how a season can dramatically change after the outcomes of just a few games. A week ago, Spotswood High School was staring at the possibility of finishing its second consecutive season under .500 after not suffering a losing campaign since 1993. But on Tuesday, June 1, the Chargers faced Audubon…

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