Author: Central Jersey
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MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals
Animals were blessed Saturday in honor of the Holy Martyr Mamas at the Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church on South 7th Avenue. By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Animals were blessed Saturday in honor of the Holy Martyr Mamas at the Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church on South 7th Avenue. Pet owners brought…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings maul East Brunswick Bears 42-7
Ed Birch photo. Sophomore QB Drew Fehte scores final touchdown Sunday afternoon.
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AS I SEE IT: What are the odds, right?
By Tom Brophy Somewhere around 1972 in Brophy’s Men’s Shoe Store at 5 Palmer Square in Princeton I started to make notes on stories and events that would classify as almost unbelievable and come under the umbrella of “What are the odds.” The following four true events always become a conversation topic after I’ve told…
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HAMILTON: Township mayoral candidates make their case
Independent candidate Antonio Gambino discusses his business platform.
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COUNTY: Rutgers’ program comes to MCCC
WEST WINDSOR — The Conference Center at Mercer on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College will be the new location for Rutgers’ executive master in public administration program offered by the Rutgers-Camden Department of Public Policy and Administration in partnership with the Rutgers Center for Executive Leadership in Government. Applications are now…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: Mark the date
The 24th annual Cranberry Festival will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 6, on Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City. The event will feature a juried craft show, 140 crafter displays, original art, gourmet foods, Jersey Fresh wines, and Saturday-only Quentin Hausser Memorial Car Show. Free parking for the Cranberry…
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REGIONAL: CASA seeks volunteer advocates
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is actively seeking volunteers in Mercer County. CASA is a noprofit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. These children live in foster homes, group homes or residential facilities. CASA trains community…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Skin health not just summertime topic
As I was reading the article, “As Summer Wanes, Push for Skin Check is Heating Up,” in The Wall Street Journal, it struck me that many let their skin health and protection fall to the wayside during the winter months. Even though the sun is not as strong during the fall and winter…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: LHT spurs are eyed by school officials
Student Representative Hayley Morin took her seat Monday after being introduced by Central High School Principal Michael Daher By John Tredrea, Special Writer The Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail (LHT) are exploring the possibility of constructing spurs to the 20-mile loop trail. The spurs would connect local schools to the LHT…
