Author: Central Jersey
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PLUMSTED BRIEFS: May 22
During the month of May, the Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment will be collecting scrap metal, including keys and locks. The scrap metal proceeds will be used to buy food items to help feed the hungry in New Jersey. Drop-off containers to collect keys and locks will be located at the Plumsted Branch…
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MONTGOMERY: Skillman teen sets record in Scrabble event
Eighth-graders Jacob Sass of Texas and Thomas Draper of Montgomery are the winners of the 2014 National School Scrabble Championship held in Providence, Rhode Island. Courtesy photo
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LAWRENCE: Civilians honored by Lawrence Council
Mayor and chief present awards to seven By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The heroes among us — seven civilians — were honored by Township Council Tuesday night for demonstrating service to the public and helping the Lawrence Township Police Department to save lives and solve crimes. Mayor Cathleen Lewis and Acting Chief of Police Mark…
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Mercer Raceabout featured in Smithsonian auto exhibit
When the call comes for drivers in this year’s Indianapolis 500 to start their engines, a race car owner from Hamilton will rev the engine of a 1911 Mercer Raceabout that is still making history. The car will be featured in the Smithsonian traveling exhibit appearing May 25 at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell…
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Honoring those who served
Masons mark Memorial Day with flags on the graves of veterans By Anthony Stoeckert, Packet Media Group On an cloudy spring afternoon, a group of men gathered at Princeton Cemetery to mark Memorial Day the way it’s supposed to be. They moved swiftly, holding batches of small American flags, using a tool to dig holes…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Cream Ridge group helps to rescue rabbits
By Jane Meggitt, Special Writer CREAM RIDGE — Last month, a West Virginia woman pleaded guilty to three counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered more than 150 rabbits in her home. Rescue organizations from all over the East Coast took in these needy bunnies, including Kind Heart Rescue in Cream Ridge, which was just…
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REGIONAL: Assemblyman Dancer supports U.S. control over Internet
Citing concerns regarding the freedom of expression, Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-12) has introduced a resolution urging President Barack Obama to maintain U.S. responsibility over the Internet’s Domain Name System. According to a press release, the Internet currently provides over two billion people worldwide with access to knowledge, services, commerce, and communication. Navigating the Internet requires…
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CRANBURY: Lions club honors two
By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — The Cranbury Lions Club recognized two of its own for their humanitarian efforts at its meeting on May 7 at Teddy’s Restaurant. Lions Christine Thompson and Patrick Meehan were each awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest honor a member can receive, for their involvement in community…
