Author: Central Jersey
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TRENTON: McCartney to oversee Atlantic City schools
TRENTON — Former district Superintendent Gary P. McCartney will be overseeing the Atlantic City School System for the rest of the year, according to officials. Gov. Chris Christie appointed Mr. McCartney, who led the district for a decade from 2004-14, to the post, according to a Feb. 19 press release. Commissioner of Education David C.…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Feb. 26
Thurs., March 5 Foreign and Independent Films: “2 Autumns, 3 Winters” (2013)at 6:30 p.m. at the at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library 2751 Brunswick Pike. Characters share the incidental moments, unexpected accidents, unconventional love stories and unforgettable memories that will define who they are. French with English subtitles. Refreshments will be served. Registration…
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LAWRENCE: State won’t pay to improve Franklin Corner intersection
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Motorists who are routinely stuck in rush hour traffic at the intersection of Route 206 and Franklin Corner Road/Lawrenceville Pennington Road should not look for improvements any time soon. The state Department of Transportation has turned down a request from Lawrence Township officials for changes to the intersection,…
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NEW HOPE: Police report phone scam, theft from safe
New Hope police arrested Seth Payne, 30, of New Hope and charged him with terroristic threats, theft of services, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness after an incident at 11 p.m. Jan. 17 in a West Bridge Street parking lot. Mr. Payne was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Mark Douple and was sent to the Bucks…
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ALLENTOWN: Wrestlers shine at districts
Robbinsville High’s Chris Steward (right) captured the District 25 championship at 160 by winning three straight matches via pin. Photo by Dennis Symons
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MANVILLE: Scouts cross the bridge
Scoutmaster Mike Trond gives Boy Scout book to incoming Scout Todd Peterson. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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LAWRENCE: Sisters say goodbye to hairbrushes as they raise money to fight childhood cancers
Sisters Maya, 9, and Quinn, 7, Ferguson plan to have their heads shaved to raise money to help fight childhood cancer. (Staff photo by Lea Kahn)
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HILLSBOROUGH: Assemblyman talks transportation funding
Wisniewski addresses Hillsborough Democratic Alliance Assemblyman John Wisniewski spoke on transportation issues Feb. 11 to the Hillsborough Democratic Alliance Feb. 11. Mr. Wisniewski, who is the deputy Speaker of the Assembly and chair of the Transportation Committee in the Assembly, brought the audience up to date on the status of the transportation trust fund and…
