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  • PRINCETON: Three rescued from lake during snowstorm

    PRINCETON: Three rescued from lake during snowstorm

    Three people and a boat had to be pulled from Carnegie Lake just before noon during the snowstorm on Tuesday. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Packet Media Group PRINCETON — Three people and a boat had to be pulled from Carnegie Lake just before noon during the snowstorm on Tuesday.    The craft experienced steering failure while navigating…

  • LAWRENCE: Council rejects one-year mayor’s term

    A proposed ordinance that would restore the practice of choosing a mayor every year — instead of every two years — was beaten back before it even got out of the starting gate at Township Council’s De By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    A proposed ordinance that would restore the practice of choosing a mayor every…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Students recognized for academic achievements Florence honor roll    Florence Township Memorial High School recently announced its honor roll and principal’s list recipients for the fall marking period.    Students earning straight A’s earn principal’s list distinction.    Freshmen earning principal’s list recognition include Olayemi Abiona, Alexa Angelucci, Daniel Arango, Lukas Arnold, Victoria Carsley, Crista Chang, Kathleen Garcia,…

  • HAMILTON: TCA students raise money for Philippine relief efforts

    HAMILTON: TCA students raise money for Philippine relief efforts

    Mariana Sanchez and Amanda Porras put their artistic talents to work in raising money for TCA’s “Phriends for Philippines” relief project. Courtesy photo

  • MANVILLE: Pearl Harbor vet attends ceremony

    MANVILLE: Pearl Harbor vet attends ceremony

    Nick Alimecco, 95, thanks everyone for remembering By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    VFW Pearl Harbor ceremony 2013 Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 held its annual ceremony Saturday to remember Dec. 7, 1941, as the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, drawing the United States into World War II.    Past Commander Andy Henkel, the master…

  • PLUMSTED: Police seeking suspect in armed robbery

    PLUMSTED: Police seeking suspect in armed robbery

    Township detectives have issued a warrant for James Warthen, 22, of Pemberton, who remains at large as of press time and is believed to be involved in the armed robbery of an 18-year-old man in the Oakford Lake section on Nov. 24. Another suspect, a juvenile, has already been arrested. Courtesy photo.

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Committee discusses impervious coverage

    Buyers of houses on smaller lots are discovering that township ordinances don’t allow them to install a pool or decks, as such construction exceeds the amount of permissible impervious coverage. by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Buyers of houses on smaller lots are discovering that township ordinances don’t allow them to install a…

  • ALLENTOWN: Association holds annual tree lighting, open house

    ALLENTOWN: Association holds annual tree lighting, open house

    The borough was the site of a special weekend celebration to usher in the holiday season while also promoting Allentown businesses. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ALLENTOWN — The borough was the site of a special weekend celebration to usher in the holiday season while also promoting Allentown businesses.    The Allentown Business Community Association its…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Softball coach wins diamond job back