Author: Central Jersey
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Riverkeeper questions fracking use report
By John Tredrea, Special Writer The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, one of the most vigorous opponents of a proposed natural gas pipeline that would pass through Hunterdon and Mercer counties from its source in Luzerne County, Pa., has challenged a recently issued report on fracking, which was issued by the Center for Sustainable Shale Development (CSSD).…
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Acme forums to explore issues of pipelines, economics
The Screening Room is located at 25 South Union St., Lambertville. Acme will dedicate a weekend to celebrating Martin Luther King Day with films and discussion Friday through Sunday, Jan. 16-18. The highlight will be on Saturday, with a 7 p.m. screening of "Evolution of a Criminal," followed by discussion with the director, and the…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Pantry needs support all year
By Sally Stang, Packet Media Group This is the time of year when we think more often about giving to charities, but the truth is that the needs of the poor are great at all times of the year, not just the holiday season. In the New Hope-Lambertville area, well known for its high-end living…
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ALLENTOWN: AHS girls hoops looks to continue winning tradition
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The standards shot up last season for the Allentown High School girls basketball team. The Redbirds want to keep them high even after the graduation of some key pieces from their 20-5 team. ”We’ll do some of the same things,” said Allentown head coach Linda Weise. “Last year, those…
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HUNTERDON: Karrow proud of celebration of county’s 300th
Tricentennial Committee Chairwoman Marcia Karrow, left, gives a hug to Stephanie Stevens, Hunterdon County’s official historian.
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In the Kitchen: Step up to the bar cookies
A sweet way to mark New Year’s By Faith Bahadurian An assortment of bar cookies always attracts a crowd, and could be perfect for your New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day spread. Almost everyone has a family favorite and, just as with cookies, the display often sparks conversation about those treasured recipes. The classics…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Dec. 25
3rd Tuesday of the month The Bordentown City Green Team meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Road. Meetings are open to the public. Reach the Green Team at [email protected]. Tuesdays and Thursdays ZUMBA classes take place Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30…
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ROBBINSVILLE: RHS girls hope for breakthrough hoops season
By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group As Chris Hoffman begins his fourth year as the head coach of the Robbinsville High girls basketball team, he feels as though the pieces are in place for this to be a breakthrough season for the program. ”Kaitlyn (Herbert) is a senior and she got here when I got…
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Florence girl raises money for gifts for needy kids
DALLAS, Pennsylvania — The Government, Law and National Security Program at Misericordia University recently raised money to purchase toys for children in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Pediatrics Unit, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The holiday fundraiser involved students and faculty, including Nicole Sadler, of Florence, collecting donations from the campus community. The club matched the donations that were…
