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Memorial for Paige, 'Cupcake Wars' Top Local News

Hillsborough man accused of running down pedestrian, schools open on election day also make headlines.

It was too nice of a day to wear black.

Yet they all — young and old, men and women, relatives, friends, classmates, teammates, co-workers, acquaintances and just strangers who cared — wore black on a late spring day that was perfect for tennis.

They literally packed The Unitarian Church in Summit on Tuesday morning to celebrate the life of Paige Aiello. They came not only to pay their respects, but to show respect to the 21-year-old Hillsborough woman who went missing on April 9 and was pronounced dead on May 8.

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School Board Declares Truce in 'Cupcake Wars'

The cupcake wars will not be fought in Hillsborough.

The Board of Education is working on a way to make sure that parents know that .

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Hillsborough Man Indicted on Assault by Auto Charges

The son of a famous South Brunswick auto dealer has been indicted after running down a man in his pickup truck on St. Patrick's Day, Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano said.

Clint Benson, 21, of Hillsborough was indicted on charges of aggravated assault, assault by auto, endangering an injured victim, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and possession of hollow-point bullets after being arrested March 17 in Branchburg.

Hillsborough High Graduation May Move to Trenton

In 2014, the Hillsborough High School graduation may not be in Hillsborough. Instead, commencement may be 24 miles away in Trenton at the Sun National Bank Arena.

Hillsborough Students Will Have School on Election Day

Township students will be going to school the same day residents will be going to the polls in November.

That is the biggest change in the 2013-14 school calendar, adopted by the Board of Education on Monday night.

Bill Approved to Name Route 206 Bypass After Peter Biondi

Bipartisan legislation was approved Monday to dedicate the Route 206 bypass to late Assemblyman Peter Biondi.

Warriors Swing Past Hillsborough for Somerset Softball Crown

The Somerset County softball final came down to the two teams that fought for the crown last year: Watchung Hills and Hillsborough. And just like in 2012, the Watchung Hills Warriors left as champions, with a 3-1 victory.


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