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HILLSBOROUGH: (Video) Woodfern’s ‘Nutcracker sweet’
By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer The visions of sugar plums aren’t dancing in Woodfern Elementary School students’ heads yet, but some of the students spent part of the morning of Dec. 3 acting like dolls, toy soldiers, rats, and other characters during a holiday assembly based on the Tchaikovsky ballet. “They (the students in…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Cub Scouts build winning formula
By Davy James, Staff Writer Cub Scouts from throughout Middlesex and Somerset counties were out in full force Nov. 15 to show off their hot rods in the fourth annual Cubmobile Races at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. The cars, which are similar to soapbox derby cars, were put together by the Cub Scouts with help…
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Commuity calendar
Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before…
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Fusion Fest Holiday Party
Tom McMillan On Saturday December 19th the local Fusion Band RrAge will be having a bash at the Mercer County Boat House. All are welcome from 7:30-10:30. Music of The Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever and others will be cooking. $5 at the door. Proceeds to be given to local charity. For more info…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Action paves way for hiring of fire director
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE The Township Council has approved an ordinance that changes the leadership position with the Fire Division from a chief to a director, paving the way for Mayor Dave Fried to hire his choice to lead the department retired Hightstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Archer, who is…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Holt hosts brainstorming effort on job growth
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE Leaders from around the state gathered at the Monroe Township Library on Monday for a brainstorming effort designed to encourage job growth in New Jersey. U.S. Rep. Holt Rush, who hosted the event, said the economy is in recovery, but there remain people who need help. He said…
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More needs to be done to reduce college tuitions
Amol Gokhale, Gumble Court It seems that in the turbulent times of this recession that more emphasis is being put on issues like healthcare and financial bailouts while those who face the equally daunting task like paying for a college education are being left in the dust. A recent report by the College Board showed…
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: My many memories of Hiohela and Pennytown
By John Tredrea, Staff Writer “No Justice in the Morning” was the song Paul Plumeri was playing that night when I walked into Hiohela (once at Pennytown) — a bar, tavern, tap room, smoky den or whatever else you want to call it. You still could smoke in bars then. I might have been smoking…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Football coach let go
By Ken Weingartner, Special Writer The search for a new head football coach at South Brunswick High School is under way. Athletics Director Elaine McGrath said Wednesday that the school advertised for a new coach in last Sunday’s papers and will begin to review applicants when a pool of candidates is collected. Tarig Holman was…
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