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Hillsborough police: Fire at Amwell Road building does not appear suspicious
Police and fire responded to a report of a water flow alarm at a building on Amwell Road, according to the Hillsborough Police Department. The report came in at approximately 2:23 p.m. on Jan. 31. Arriving units discovered a smoke condition in the rear of the building of Suite 8, police said. The fire was…
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It’s a family affair for some graduates of the Somerset County Fire Academy
It’s a family affair for the Wendling family. Frank Wendling Jr. and his two sons Frank Wendling III and Max Wendling graduated together from the Somerset County Fire Academy on Jan. 27. The sons decided to join Montgomery Fire Company No. 1 after Montgomery firefighters rescued Frank III’s girlfriend Julia from her car after it…
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Health Matters: Follow These Eight Steps to Stay Heart Healthy
By Bipinpreet S. Nagra, MD Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the United States will have a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. But while heart attacks are common, many are preventable. With American Heart Month coming up in February, now is a good time to evaluate your heart health and talk with…
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New Jersey needs law to control invasive species
By Tom Gilbert What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in New Jersey yards and gardens often can’t be contained – especially when non-native plants are present. When species from other regions of the world are introduced, they can spread aggressively and create ecological havoc. “Invasive species” is the term used…
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Mercer County Police Academy’s 28th basic class ‘stand ready’ to serve in their respective communities
The Mercer County Police Academy has graduated its 28th basic class of 44 cadets. An audience of several hundred family members, friends, Mercer County dignitaries and law enforcement officials from around state saw the cadets receive graduation certificates to officially make them police officers during a commencement held in the gymnasium at Mercer County Community…
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New York man wearing body armor charged with stealing gasoline at Bordentown Wawa
A 22-year-old New York man was charged with robbery after allegedly stealing gasoline from a customer at the Wawa gas station on Route 130, according to the Bordentown Township Police Department. A customer, who stopped to get gas, told police that he observed the man allegedly remove the nozzle from his vehicle and fill a…
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Hillsborough police: Electrical issue likely cause of fire inside Brook Drive garage
Fire inside a garage at a Brook Drive residence was likely caused by an electrical issue, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. Police and fire personnel responded to the residence at approximately 4:14 p.m. on Jan. 25 on a report of a smoke condition, structure fire, according to police. Arriving units discovered a smoke…
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On The Road: 2023 Chevy Trailblazer AWD
By Peter Perrotta I am going to lead off taking a look at the 2023 Chevy Trailblazer AWD Activ, a classic compact crossover. I will then also do capsule looks at the following vehicles: 2023 Cadillac XT6 Sport AWD; 2022 Subaru Legacy; 2023 Infiniti Q50 Sensory AWD and the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130. For…
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Jackson Sun On Campus, Jan. 25
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., has named the following students to the Fall 2022 president’s list (minimum 3.70 GPA): Zakary Baran of Jackson and Julian Reeves of Jackson. Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 646 new initiates from 23 universities in December 2022. Jenna Rutherford of Jackson was initiated at Stockton…
