Author: Central Jersey
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings beat East Brunswick 39-14
Team heads to semi-final game against Trenton By Ed Birch, Special Writer The game was not even close, but it was certainly a cold one in South Brunswick Friday night as the Vikings advanced in the playoffs. Despite bitterly cold playing conditions, the Vikings football squad, seeded as number one in the Red Division Central,…
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CRANBURY: Turnpike crash kills Delaware trucker
Three tractor-trailers collide in center lane By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor CRANBURY — A fiery crash involving three tractor trailers on the New Jersey Turnpike Tuesday night left one of the drivers dead, State Police Trooper Alina Spies said. The accident took place at 9:07 p.m. in the northbound center lane of the outer…
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WEST WINDSOR: Man tries to escape police on woman’s bicycle
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — A suspected criminal allegedly tried to escape police on a small woman’s bicycle reported stolen from Princeton. West Windsor Township police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the Princeton Oaks Development at 2:53 p.m. on Nov. 12. Upon arrival, police discovered the rear garage door forced…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Pallay has big day at state gymnastics
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Sarah Pallay felt overwhelmed by the sea of talent at the state gymnastics championships, not realizing just how close to the top she would rise. ”I was just sitting there watching everyone,” said the Hillsborough High School junior. “There were amazing girls and they have amazing skills.” Pallay enjoyed…
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Foundation offers thanks for Mary Jacobs event
Brenda Fallon, president, Mary Jacobs Memorial Library Foundation To the editor: The Mary Jacobs Memorial Library’s 9th annual Food and Wine Event on November 1 was our most successful so far. The sold out event kicked off at 7 pm with Greek Wine, Food and Live music. It was a celebration of the value…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Robbinsville boys reach MOC
Conor Murphy (center) is all smiles along with his Allentown High teammates after finishing third in the state Group III cross country meet to advance to Saturday’s Meet of Champions. Photo by John Blaine
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SOLUTIONS: New gauges needed to track global warming
By Huck Fairman In the October issue of the journal Nature, Charles Kennel, oceanographer and former head of Scripps Institution of Oceanography co-authored with David Victor an article calling for climate policy-makers to "ditch the 2 degree C warming goal." He further explained this recommendation to members of The Citizens Climate Lobby on the Nov.…
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PLUMSTED: Emergency services, business take stand against hunger
By Amy Batista, Special Writer PLUMSTED — The emergency services have teamed up with local businesses to Camp Out for Hunger during this holiday season. ”This is a first for us; we change our activities each year,” said Josh Jamison, fireman and EMT and a member of the Plumsted Township Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Association Local…
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CRANBURY: Historic Party
Staff photo by Charles W. Kim. The Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society hosted a 350th birthday party for the state at the Cranbury Inn Saturday night.
