Author: Central Jersey
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HAMILTON: Three suspects sought in hit-and-run
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Through the investigation being conducted by the Hamilton Police Division Traffic Unit the suspect vehicle in the Aug. 10 hit-and-run has been determined to be a 2006-12 four-door light colored Nissan Altima occupied by two males and one female. The first suspect has been described as a male approximately…
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MONTGOMERY: Local pair enjoyed Robbinsville softball run
Rooney, Huttner aided World Series champs By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Liz Huttner and Johnny Rooney were tuned intently in their homes to ESPN2 on Wednesday night for the Little League Softball World Series. The Packet-area products have coached at the travel level almost the entire make-up of the Robbinsville Little League 12-year-old all-star…
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PLAINSBORO: 2 men admit to hospitals fraud
By Geena Molinaro, Special Writer PLAINSBORO — Two former employees of Integra LifeSciences Corp., headquartered in Plainsboro, admitted their involvement in defrauding hospitals of more than $800,000, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Daniel Metz, 34, of Fairfield, and Charles Carey Jr., 35, of Clark, appeared before U.S. District Judge Joel…
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AS I SEE IT: A brain injury lasts a lifetime
By Steve Mariotti So many times in the past month I have crossed Palmer Square to Nassau Street, taking in serene and smart Princeton, only to wince at the sight: young students, older residents, all biking around peaceful Princeton without a helmet. Just a few days ago, I witnessed an accident. And it reminded me,…
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LAWRENCE: Meet the new rabbi at Adath Israel Congregation
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer For Rabbi Benjamin Adler, the "ah-ha" moment — when he realized that he wanted to become more deeply involved in Judaism — occurred during his stay at a Jewish summer camp. At Camp Ramah in California, Rabbi Adler said, it was the first time he really "connected" with Jewish tradition.…
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EDITORIAL: Summer days are fading away
Uh-oh. A glance at the calendar says the summer months will be over in only two weeks, with Labor Day on Sept. 1. Where did the time go? Wasn’t it spring just days ago? July 4th fireworks were only just over the weekend, right? Seems like the local corn and tomatoes are just now coming…
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PRINCETON: Dalai Lama to visit university
The Dalai Lama will visit Princeton University on Oct.28, the school announced Friday. He is scheduled to speak at the University Chapel in the morning and the have a private meeting with students later in the day, the school said. Admission to the chapel event will be by ticket only.
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MONTGOMERY: EMS blood drive to be dedicated to Kathy Martin
By Geena Molinaro, Special Writer MONTGOMERY — The EMS squad will dedicate its Aug. 16 blood drive to Kathleen "Kathy" Martin of Skillman who passed away last August. This is the group’s first blood drive to honor someone, EMS president John Connacher said. "Kathy Martin was close to several of our squad members and was…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Planning board sets Aug. 20 session
The Hopewell Township Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday (Aug. 20) at 7 p.m. The board’s meeting, originally set for Aug. 28, has been canceled. The agenda, to the extent known, will include: — Capital Project Review —Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education — Message Sign at HVCHS (Block 63.01, Lot 1),…
