Author: Central Jersey
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Do what you can to help monarch butterflies
Stephen Hiltner, Princeton To the editor: Even if March finally brings relief from winter’s chill, this spring is sending a shiver down my spine. March is when the monarch butterflies take wing from their small forest enclave in the mountains of Mexico. Their numbers have been dwindling. Since the first count in the 1990s,…
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Intern Puts Spin on White Wedding Dress
By Katelyn Leirer Karen Thompson at Lace Silhouettes Lingerie is committed to helping women find the perfect fitting, most comfortable bra and helping them feel good about the lingerie they are wearing. Since 2008 Karen Thompson has been committed to helping about 25 college students peruse their dreams of working in fashion, by providing them…
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WEST WINDSOR: Flower show brought early signs of spring
There’s one annual bloom that young horticulturists can count on — the New Jersey FFA Horticulture Exposition. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — There’s one annual bloom that young horticulturists can count on — the New Jersey FFA Horticulture Exposition. Now in its 37th year, this year the exposition featured more than 800…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Ideas being bandied about for use of open half-acre
By John Tredrea, Special Writer Lambertville residents, including children, will have a chance Saturday morning (March 15) to review resident-inspired designs for the future of a half-acre tract of open space in the city. Sponsored by the city’s environmental and recreation commissions, a “design workshop” on the future of the tract will be held at…
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Hillsborough 12U Clothing Drive This Weekend
By Nancy Rygiel Start your SPRING CLEANING early! The 12U HBL Travel Teams will be hosting a clothing drive on Saturday, March 22nd from 9 AM – 11:30 AM at the Hillsborough Baseball League Complex parking lot on Willow Road in Hillsborough. We are able to accept used clothes, used shoes, and stuffed animals.
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The State Library Hosts Martha Washington for Women’s History Month
Maggie Worsdale as Martha Washington
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Join “Stuart Little” for Big Adventures at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre April 5
By Wendy Humphrey The most famous mouse in children’s literature is coming to Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre when Theatre IV presents “Stuart Little” on Saturday, April 5 at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college’s West Windsor Campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road. This original musical features actors performing…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Testing, testing: Record crowd takes SBPD exam
The entrance examination for South Brunswick police officer candidates drew a record 972 candidates last Monday evening at the high school. By Ed Birch, Special Writer The entrance examination for South Brunswick police officer candidates drew a record 972 candidates last Monday evening at the high school. Lines of candidates stretched around the front of…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Cops seeking con men
South Brunswick Police are investigating a theft Monday afternoon in which possibly two suspects allegedly scammed an elderly couple out of money and jewelry. By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor South Brunswick Police are investigating a theft Monday afternoon in which possibly two suspects allegedly scammed an elderly couple out of money and jewelry. According…
