• Redbird, Raven softball should soar

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     The way the Allentown High School softball team finishes this season will rely largely on the players on the team that are around at the finish.     “A big key for us is to stay healthy,” said Bob Dubina, who is entering his fifth season as coach of the…

  • Economic Stimulus Package Scams on the Rise

    Somerset County Board of Freeholders The Somerset County Board of Freeholders and the county Consumer Protection Office want residents to be aware of a number of scams that offer financial gain related to the federal economic stimulus package. “Scammers are using the Web and e-mail to entice people to provide personal information or pay a…

  • PRINCETON: On consolidation, Corzine references Princeton

    By Fred Tuccillo, Managing Editor    Citing the history of failed consolidation efforts in Princeton as an example of the challenge, Gov. Jon S. Corzine this week vowed continued state pressure for shared services and mergers among New Jersey’s 1,900 governmental units and 600 school districts.    Answering questions from community newspaper editors at Drumthwacket on Wednesday,…

  • Religious services

       Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Somerset County— Located at 32 New Amwell Road, Hillsborough. No membership charged. Weekly Saturday morning services at 10 a.m., followed by Kiddush lunch. For more information regarding the many programs the center offers, call 874-0444, or e-mail Chabad Director Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky at [email protected]. Web site with additional information at…

  • NBC track teams have talent and much depth

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     With Michael Bowden leading the way, the Northern Burlington High School boys track team will see if it can chase down a season like the one it had in 2008.     Northern Burlington was 5-0 in its division (6-0 overall). Bowden, a senior, placed fifth in Group III in…

  • Community 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…

  • Mother’s Day Tribute Cards Support Dress for Success

    By Jayne O’Connor For immediate release                                                             Contact: Caroline Yarbrough (215-601-8877)                                                                                Dress for Success Mercer County Creates Mother’s Day Cards Featuring Original Painting by Local Artist PRINCETON, N.J. (April 1)— Befitting an organization that is about helping women, the newly formed Dress for Success Mercer County organization is kicking off its…

  • $100,000?

    Michael T. Serbin, Hopewell Township     I regret not attending the March 23 Township Committee meeting and commenting on the presentation for a proposed teen center and related costs of $100K.    We are informed a Community Needs Assessment Survey yielded a 24 percent response. Teens opted to stay at home after school because they had…

  • LAWRENCE: Experience breeds optimism on baseball diamond

    by Rich Fisher, The Packet Group    It’s ironic that Lawrence High School is re-seeding its baseball field this season.    Because last year, Chris Gresko planted the seeds and watered his team, and hopes to see it blossom this spring.    ”We have a pretty good core nucleus,” said the third-year Lawrence High baseball coach. “Our juniors…

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