Author: Central Jersey
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EDITORIAL: Santa lives, forever
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies,…
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HAMILTON: Auditor offers district recommendations
At the last meeting of 2013, the Hamilton Township Board of Education was offered several recommendations to keep the district’s financial house in order. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — At the last meeting of 2013, the Hamilton Township Board of Education was offered several recommendations to keep the district’s financial house in order.…
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ALLENTOWN: Council, residents discuss need for westerly bypass
As discussions continue regarding a westerly bypass for Allentown, the Borough Council and residents continue to weigh their limited options. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — As discussions continue regarding a westerly bypass for Allentown, the Borough Council and residents continue to weigh their limited options. The topic was brought up again at the…
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NORTH HANOVER: Officials commit to road repairs
Untended development roads are becoming a concern throughout North Hanover Township, and the Township Committee is determined to resolve the problem. by David Kilby, Special Writer NORTH HANOVER — Untended development roads are becoming a concern throughout North Hanover Township, and the Township Committee is determined to resolve the problem. At the Township Committee meeting…
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HAMILTON: Ongoing church application to be subject of January meeting
The application from Kingdom Church, a nondenominational church, has been carried to the Jan. 14 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. HAMILTON — The application from Kingdom Church, a nondenominational church, has been carried to the Jan. 14 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. The board was set to hear the application at the Dec. 10. Testimony…
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REGION: Give hope to those in need this holiday season
The holidays are drawing near and most people are making plans to enjoy the season with their loved ones. But for many, the holiday season will be a very difficult time. The American Red Cross is aski The holidays are drawing near and most people are making plans to enjoy the season with their loved…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: December 26
Sat., Jan. 4 A musical concert, featuring the Capital City Gospel Singers of Trenton will be held at 4 p.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church, 36 East Burlington Street, Bordentown. There is no cost for the concert, but a free will offering for the benefit of the deceased and anointed Jasper T. Daniels Jr.’s Scholarship…
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The Messenger Press: WRITE TO US
We want your letters. They should not exceed 500 words and need to be accompanied by the writer’s address and daytime telephone number — information used only for confirmation and not published. Letters should be emailed to: [email protected] Letters published on this page are also posted at messengerpress.com under Opinions, where others are welcome to…
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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: December 26
by Peg Dotson Florence Township officials want to remind residents that trash pickup scheduled for Christmas Day will be picked up on Friday, Dec. 27. Trash with pick up scheduled for Jan. 1 will be picked up on Friday, Jan. 3. Officials also wish to remind residents that wrapping paper is recyclable. There will be…
