• EDITORIAL: Sports teams have a record of success

       We applaud the members of the Board of Education for wanting to get more Hillsborough High School students involved in supporting their school teams.    But we are scratching our heads at the reason one member seems to believe is behind the students’ perceived lack of support.    The board members began discussing student attendance at sporting…

  • CHS presents "Anything Goes"

    Foundation asks residents to "Take A Seat"     — Hopewell Valley Central High School will present the hit musical, “Anything Goes,” in the Performing Arts Center on March 5 and 6, at 7:30 p.m. and on March 7, at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 (general) and $5 (students and senior citizens) and are…

  • MANVILLE: Weston’s young experimenters present studies at science fair

    MANVILLE: Weston’s young experimenters present studies at science fair

    Vanessa Mujica explains her model of the solar system to Jorge Cespedes. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Vliet Drive resident facing forgery, theft charges

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    A warrant was issued Wednesday for the arrest of James Williamson, 59, of Vliet Drive, who is being charged with second-degree attempted theft by deception, fourth-degree false swearing and two counts of fourth-degree forgery.    The charges came after an investigation launched when Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne Forrest received a letter…

  • AROUND CRANBURY: Cranbury is the place for gamers

    By Lorraine Sedor, Columnist    The Cranbury Public Library is kicking off its Wii Tournament League on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.    Participants earn points by competing — you’ll receive 4 points just for showing up! Each month, beginning February, the Library will hold one tournament. Each participant will be awarded points based on how they place.…

  • Some schools waive attendance charges

    Robert Henry, Marshall Road    Remarks by Frank Blandino and John Donnadio about ticket policies for high school sports (“Board to increase students’ sports attendance,” Hillsborough Beacon, Feb. 19) compel me to relate an anecdote.    Some years ago, I drove to Phillipsburg after work to watch my daughter play in a girls basketball game. I arrived…

  • MONROE: Cheerleader learning to save lives

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    MONROE — At first glance, she’s a typical teenager, a petite, soft-spoken cheerleader for the Monroe Township High School.    But what’s surprising to learn is that when 18-year-old Christine Mizrahi isn’t waving her pompoms, she’s leading a double life.    If Christine has a spare moment, it’s already dedicated to the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: St. Joe’s stuns Vikes in Cup playoff opener

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    Matt Repka could sense it in the game’s early moments; the two biggest detriments to any team in the playoffs — sluggishness and overconfidence.    After defeating St. Joe’s of Hammonton in convincing fashion twice last week, South Brunswick High’s ice hockey team drew the Wildcats as their first-round opponent in…

  • MANVILLE: Three charged after undercover officer hit by vehicle

    MANVILLE: Three charged after undercover officer hit by vehicle

    Flemington resident Jesse Paulino, 24, was charged with first-degree attempted murder and other offenses after police said his car ran over a Somerset County prosecutor’s office detective during a Wednesday night drug bust at the Pourman’s Pub. Photo courtesy of Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office

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