• MANVILLE: Church mixes fun with faith at this year’s summer camp

    MANVILLE: Church mixes fun with faith at this year’s summer camp

    Giavanna Barras gets prize at Sacred Heart Church’s summer camp last week. Photos by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Elks plans roast to help family

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    The Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2119 is hosting a pig roast for the benefit of Alex Wessel. The 17-year-old son of a lodge member has cerebral palsy.    He has been hospitalized at the Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick since Sept. 5, 2008, for severe seizures, undergoing two drug-induced comas…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Police blotter

       Aaron Vandervoort, 19, of Somerville, was charged with underage possession of alcohol after the vehicle he was a passenger in was pulled over for driving in reverse on Ditmars Circle and proceeding through a stop sign without stopping at 1:29 a.m. July 4.    Mr. Vandervoort was taken into custody after police found a cup half…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Longtime local John Deere dealership to close

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Longtime local John Deere dealership to close

    Pennington Sales and Service will close within a month or so By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    One of Hopewell Valley’s longest-running and most reputable businesses is about to ride into the sunset.    After 39 years of operation, Pennington Sales and Service, a John Deere dealership, will close within a month or so.    ”I’m 64,” said…

  • Post 401 uses late surge to reach Senior Legion district tournament

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    Just call them the history makers.    Playing in the inaugural Greater Middlesex Coaches’ Scholastic Baseball League championship, the South Brunswick Vikings did what no other team can ever do as they won the league’s first-ever title.    The win came at Rowland Park Monday night when SB rolled to a 7-2…

  • MANVILLE: Committing to principles

    MANVILLE: Committing to principles

    Manville Business Administrator Richard Reilly and Superintendent of Schools Johanna Ruberto discuss a project in the schools, Tuesday. Staff photos by Natalie Lescroart

  • MANVILLE: Scout’s court of honor recounts efforts for achieving Eagle rank

    MANVILLE: Scout’s court of honor recounts efforts for achieving Eagle rank

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Manville Boy Scout Timothy Santoro from Troop 186 recently earned the honor of achieving the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in Scouting.    An Eagle Court of Honor was held at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks with Tim’s fellow Scouts, leaders, family and friends attending.    Barry Bird, Scoutmaster of Troop 186…

  • MANVILLE: Scout’s court of honor recounts efforts for achieving Eagle rank

    MANVILLE: Scout’s court of honor recounts efforts for achieving Eagle rank

    Eagle Scout Timothy Santoro completed project at Manville High School to earn his Eagle Scout rank. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • SUNSHINE LIST

    Municipal, school board and other meetings    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: July 16, 7:30 p.m., municipal Building.     HOPEWELL VALLEY REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION: July 20, 7:30 p.m., 425 S. Main St., Pennington.     PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: July 20, 7:30 p.m., Senior Center.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: July 21, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building.…

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