Author: Central Jersey
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HILLSBOROUGH: Local gymnasts whoop it up Super Bowl halftime
From left, Dorisa Rodney, Brionna Hawkins, Isabela Brooks, Juliana Martinez and Rachel Covert pose at the YMCA before their last practice at MetLife Stadium.
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MANVILLE: Volunteers can help pack goodies for troops
Effort is tomorrow (Saturday) at Manville VFW post Volunteers are invited to join Operation Shoebox New Jersey in assembling care packages for U.S. troops overseas on Saturday, Feb. 8. The packing will be at the Kavanaugh VFW Post No. 2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville. Packing begins at 11 a.m. A light lunch will be provided.…
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MANVILLE: Scouts race their handmade cars in Pinewood Derby
Let the races begin! Cub Scouts of Manville Pack 193 held their annual Pinewood Derby on Thursday night, Jan. 30, in the VFW basement. Boys made cars from wood and raced against each other to the end.
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PLUMSTED: Armed robbery suspect caught
James Warthen, 22, a suspect from an armed robbery on Nov. 24, in the township was apprehended in Pemberton by the U.S. Marshall Service, according to Plumsted police. PLUMSTED — James Warthen, 22, a suspect from an armed robbery on Nov. 24, in the township was apprehended in Pemberton by the U.S. Marshall Service, according…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Grand marshal set for St. Patrick’s parade
The Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association has announced Sgt. Tom Lee as its 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal, and Paul Keris as the 2014 Irish Person of the Year last Sunday at Dubh ROBBINSVILLE — The Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association has announced Sgt. Tom Lee as its 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal,…
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REGION: Injured owl released back into wild
Florence youth, family and friends join township officials for the release Jan. 17 release. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — It could be said that Jenna Korinko, 11 of Florence, truly is someone who gives a hoot. In October of last year, Jenna called Burlington County Central Communications to report that there was an…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Local sports teams honored
Local sports teams have been so successful that squads receiving honors had to arrive in shifts at the Jan. 16 Township Committee meeting to avoid exceeding the number of people allowed in the meeting room by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Local sports teams have been so successful that squads receiving honors had…
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ALLENTOWN:
The Allentown Pop Warner Pee Wee cheerleaders were recognized by the borough for their success on the state, regional and national cheer and dance competition levels at the Borough Council meeting last week. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Pop Warner Pee Wee cheerleaders were recognized by the borough for their success…
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Camp Carton hopes to build on success of Camp Bernie in helping kids with Tourette Syndrome
By Jeff Weber Well-known sports radio personality Craig Carton has Tourette Syndrome (TS) – an inherited, misdiagnosed, misunderstood neurological disorder characterized by tics. Two of his children have TS, as well. And to Carton, that’s reason enough to launch Camp Carton this July at the Ramapo for Children Camp in Rhinebeck, N.Y. Camp Carton is…
