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  • MANVILLE: Kids can compete Nov. 23 in shooting free throws

    First level of Elks tournament will be held at Weston School    The Manville-Hillsborough Elks will sponsor its 42nd annual free throw shooting contest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, in the gymnasium of Weston Elementary School, 600 Newark Ave., Manville.    The event is free of charge. If the participant is successful enough to move…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS alumnus calls games

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS alumnus calls games

    By Billy Mielko, Special Writer  Tyler Olsen is starting to live his dream by calling football games and other events.    Mr. Olsen, 23, graduated South Brunswick high school in 2008.    Afterwards he attended the College of New Jersey, in Ewing, starting in the fall of 2008 and graduating in the spring of 2012 with a…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Wheel of change has turned

    Original wheelmaking factory shows off art business Saturday By John Tredrea, Special Writer    During the Civil War, The Spoke Works lived up to its name and then some, manufacturing as many 400 heavy-duty wheels a day, to carry the Union Army’s cannons and wagons.    Located at 202 and 204 North Union St. in Lambertville, The…

  • SOUTH HUNTERDON: Robotics team looks for community help

    The South Hunterdon Regional High School robotics team will begin work on their robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition March 15, 16, 22 and 23.    The South Hunterdon Regional High School robotics team will begin work on their robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition March 15, 16, 22 and 23.    The12-member team is led by…

  • HOPEWELL: Experts to dicuss marriage equality issues at forum

    Three prominent experts in the ongoing debate surrounding marriage equality will gather at Har Sinai Temple on Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. for a public forum. HOPEWELL — Three prominent experts in the ongoing debate surrounding marriage equality will gather at Har Sinai Temple on Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. for…

  • COUNTY: College lecture to focus on gambling

    Gambling addiction, its impact on families and the importance of prevention and early intervention will be the topic of a lecture by Donald Weinbaum, executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of WEST WINDSOR — Gambling addiction, its impact on families and the importance of prevention and early intervention will be the topic of…

  • WASHINGTON CROSSING: Park group sets ‘Night of REBELry’

    The Friends of Washington Crossing Park will host “A Night of REBELry” on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the park’s new Visitor’s Center.    WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pennsylvania — The Friends of Washington Crossing Park will host “A Night of REBELry” on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the park’s…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Big question not on the ballot

    by Michele Byers By now, you know Gov. Chris Christie was re-elected in a landslide that may launch his presidential bid.    Gov. Christie captured 60 percent of the vote, nearly double that of his Democratic challenger.    But there was another Election Day landslide you probably didn’t hear about — one in favor of open space…

  • The Table Server Serves Up Tables With Added Value

    By 1888PressRelease 1888PressRelease – The Table Server is a line of end tables that prevents spills. Each of the tables have built in cupholders so that beverages placed on top have a much greater chance of quenching your thirst, rather than spilling on the floor. Imagine sitting in your living room, den or man cave…