Author: Central Jersey
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HILLSBOROUGH: GOP candidates vote to ‘do more with less,’ writer says
Letter to the editor To the editor: We hear that the economy is improving, but in many ways it is hard to see how things are getting any better. Times are still tough, and it’s sometimes a struggle to make ends meet. As a taxpayer in Hillsborough, I want to know that my tax dollars…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Oct. 9
The complete calendar of events is online at www.messengerpress.com. Scroll down the webpage to the Lifestyles tab on the left. 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…
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LAWRENCE: Three charged with prostitution offenses
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A woman who advertised her services on Craigslist, and two men who responded to those advertisements, were charged with prostitution-related offenses at the Sleep-E-Hollow Motel on Brunswick Pike. Samantha Jopko, 29, whose address is listed as the motel, was charged with engaging in prostitution at 9:07 p.m. Sept. 30, said…
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FLORENCE: Man charged with shooting woman
By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — A local man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly shooting a woman in both arms at the Academy Woods Apartments, police said. According to police, the incident occurred just before midnight on Oct. 6 at the Academy Woods Apartments located on Cedar…
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MANVILLE: Resident says she finds Democrats on council disrespectful
Letter to the editor To the editor: I would like to take the time to urge my fellow residents to join me and support Steve Szabo and Dayna Camacho this Nov. 4 for Manville Borough Council. I have been following issues very closely in our town, and noticed something that raises concerns. It’s the lack…
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Ox artist is honored at event in Lambertville
Brainy “Oxford” hangs out at Mercer Meadows Dog Park, next to the Lawrence Hopewell Trail.
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Rago features talk on woodworker
The Rago Arts and Auction Center will host an open house on Oct. 16. The event will features the sculptor and furniture designer, Mark Sfirri, speaking on "Wharton Esherick: The Reluctant Woodworker" at 6 p.m. The talk takes place during the preview week for Rago’s 20th C. Decorative Arts and Design Auctions. The auction house…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Masquerading pets to parade Oct. 18
Nanette Kardaszeski One pooch struts its stuff in tight-fitting jeans in a past parade.
