Author: Central Jersey
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Christine’s Hope for Kids delivers 1,005 backpacks
The Christine’s Hope for Kids Foundation has completed Operation Backpack, its latest campaign in a string of events to celebrate its five-year anniversary, by providing 1.005 backpacks to children in need throughout Mercer County. Operation Backpack was inspired by the reality that many children do not have the supplies or resources needed for the…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: House tour to feature Pennington’s diverse architecture
PENNINGTON — As part of Pennington’s 125th anniversary celebration this year, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society is sponsoring a historic house tour Saturday, Oct. 3. The tour, which goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., features some of a diverse group of some of Pennington’s most historically and architecturally significant homes. The architectural diversity of…
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Thanks for reporting on PennEast pipeline
Lucy Gorelli, Pennington Thank you for the article by Frank Mustac describing opposition to the PennEast pipeline. Fracking is a hazardous, toxic way to extract natural gas, and as PennEast is proposing to put a 3-foot-diameter pressurized gas pipeline in Hopewell Township, and in several other New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities, endangering our health and…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Vintage aircraft offer a living history of WWII at ‘Wings of Freedom’ event (with multiple photos)
A 104-year-old World War II veteran was among those that got to ride in a vintage B-24 airplane – just like the one he piloted during the war – as part of the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom living history display that stopped at Trenton Mercer Airport Wednesday as part of a 110-city tour. Bill…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: ‘Drive Sober of Be Pulled Over’ campaign nabs seven drivers for DUI
By Leah Kahn, Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Seven drivers —including one driver who nearly backed into a patrol car — have been arrested for driving under the influence by the South Brunswick Police Department since the annual “Drive Sober or Be Pulled Over” campaign kicked off Aug. 21. The annual statewide campaign, which targets…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police launch ‘Operation Safe Schools’ program
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Ensuring that students get to school safely, the South Brunswick Township Police Department is launching “Operation Safe Schools,” according to Chief of Police Raymond Hayducka. The South Brunswick Township Public School District’s first day of school is Thursday, while the private schools in the township will begin…
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PLAINSBORO: Catherine Blackwell, now 103, answered reporters calls when Lindbergh baby was kidnapped
PLAINSBORO — Longtime Hopewell resident Catherine C. Blackwell celebrated her 103rd birthday Sept. 1 at the Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center with other residents, family members and staff. Mrs. Blackwell always enjoyed reading about American history, especially the chronicles of Hopewell, where she lived for 85 years. After working at a five-and-dime store as a…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Teacher cleared of alleged NJASK security breach
By Amy Batista, Special Writer A third-grade teacher has been cleared of leaking confidential information about a state assessment. The East Windsor Regional Board of Education discussed the results of the alleged New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge Grade 3 (NJASK 3) security breach during its meeting Monday night. Interim Superintendent of Schools Thomas…
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Images of the King Elvis Festival Winner David Lee Wins Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Title in Memphis
Lee Tops Field to Bring Home $20,000 in Prize Money and Contract to Perform with “Legends in Concert”. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY – Today, the Images of the King Elvis Festival announced that its Elvis Tribute Artist winner David Lee has taken the top prize in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held in Memphis, Tennessee. Lee…
