Author: Central Jersey
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: December 5
Wednesdays Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Fri., Dec. 6 NorthStar VETS, 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, will host a Holiday Tree…
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HAMILTON: Voters to decide on firehouse proposal
An architect’s drawing shows a proposed 24,000-square-foot firehouse proposed to be built on the same footprint of the current Fire District No. 2 firehouse on Nottingham Way. A $7.55 million referendum vote will be held Saturday, Dec. 7.
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COUNTY: Mercer holds toy drive
This year’s Holiday Toy Drive will be dedicated to the memory of Mercer County Park Ranger Dave Deveney, who was known for his enthusiasm when it came to gathering gifts for kids who might have otherwise had none at Christ TRENTON—Too many children go without, especially during the holiday season, and Mercer County Executive Brian…
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STATE WE’RE IN: Where do the robins go in winter?
by Michele Byers With the onset of the first winter storm, you’re probably envious of robins’ and other birds’ southern migration to warmer climates. And you may wonder how American robins arrive back in our gardens so quickly in March. But you may be surprised to learn that the first robins of spring, especially the…
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SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th
4-Her Skylar Delbeni, 14, from Ringoes, serves milk punch to former 4-H club member Bruce Hockenbury, also from Ringoes, at the anniversary dinner.
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Going for a spin (PHOTO)
Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe Margaret Quinn, of Hamilton and an employee of Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell, and her crafts, were among several attractions at the farm’s annual Thanksgiving program on Nov. 30.
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A Living Nativity
By Good Shepherd Lutheran Church A Living Nativity will be presented at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave, Somerville on Saturday, Dec 14 at 5pm and 7pm outdoors on the church lawn. This annual free event tells the traditional story of Christmas with live actors and animals including alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits and a donkey…
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COUNTY: Police seeking help to ID bank robbers
The above photo was taken of a suspect during a robbery at a TD Bank in Willingboro on Nov. 15. Anyone with information that may be useful to this investigation is asked to call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-267-8300. Courtesy photo
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REGION: New bridge now open to Old Trenton Road traffic
Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the bridge carrying Old Trenton Road (county Route 535) over the Assunpink TRENTON — Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the…
