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Center for Tourette Syndrome Recognized by Congressman
Nicole Greco WASHINGTON, D.C.- May 15 – June 15 is Tourette Syndrome Month and New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ 8) showed his support before Congress where he took the opportunity to recognize the work of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS). Rep. Sires stood before the U.S. Congress and…
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LAWRENCE: Mayor looks to move township forward
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township may have turned the corner economically — witness the new businesses and the redevelopment of other sites — but there are many challenges that lie ahead, according to Mayor Cathleen Lewis. Mayor Lewis described the new businesses and outlined the challenges in the mayor’s annual State of the…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Tuesday primary: Voters to pick candidates for Nov. 4
Don’t forget! By Ruth Luse Tuesday, June 3, is primary election day in New Jersey. Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. The purpose of the primary election is to nominate party candidates who will run in the general election and elect party members of the state and county committees. Those who vote in…
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STATE WE’RE IN: State’s land business predates America
By Michele Byers Once a year, America’s oldest continuously operating corporation meets in a tiny building in Burlington City. Instead of business suits, shareholders dress in Quaker costumes. There’s not much business to conduct because the Council of West Jersey Proprietors is from another era. Established in 1688 as a land grant corporation, the council…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Veterans lead line of march
Cheers and tears on Memorial Day By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Straight-faced Air Force Capt. John Conroy thanked Saturday’s crowd for giving him the chance to be honored at Hillsborough Memorial Day weekend observances. And thanks for another gift, he said, a hitch in his voice betraying his cool demeanor. "Until today I never had…
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WEST WINDSOR: Knights advance to set up 1-2 showdown
Girls lacrosse has full team effort in semifinal win By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Scoring goals has not been a problem this season for the West Windsor-Plainsboro High North girls lacrosse team. The Knights have averaged 15.6 goals a game including just under 17 a game in three state tournament games. The latest scoring outburst…
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LAWRENCE: Special Olympics focus of luncheon
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The Special Olympics Games USA will draw about 100,000 people to the central Jersey region in June and inject around $110 million into the economy during the week of the games, according to the MidJersey Chamber of Commerce. Robert D. Prunetti, chamber president and CEO, said Wednesday that his…
