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  • CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Marriage equality    New Jersey Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver, D-Essex, Passaic, released the following statement on Assignment Judge Mary C. Jacobson’s order denying a request by Gov. Chris Christie to prevent marriage equality:    ”I applaud this sound decision that…

  • MANVILLE: Police will accept old medications for disposal Saturday

    Seventh year of joining national day of collection    For the seventh time, the Manville Police Department, along with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, will host Operation Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the police station at 2 North Main St.    Operation Take Back Day is a safe medicine disposal…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       Nasha Spady, 24, of Trenton, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana after she was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Brunswick Avenue near the New Jersey Lottery Commission building at 1:27 a.m. Oct. 16.    An Apple iPhone valued at $350 was reported taken from an Allentown resident’s tote bag…

  • COUNTY: Man pleads guilty to posing as officer

    Corrections officer coerced prostitutes to have sex with him TRENTON — A state correction officer from Burlington County pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to impersonating a law enforcement officer to coerce prostitutes to have sex with him, according to Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman.    Juan R. Stevens, 51, of Burlington Township, a suspended senior correction…

  • MANVILLE: Cancer survivor fights back

    MANVILLE: Cancer survivor fights back

    Cutathon on Sunday will help fund research By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Allure Hair Studio owners Maria Arena and husband Neil are helping to get the word out about breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.    This cause is near and dear to the Arenas, who are hosting a cutathon supporting breast cancer…

  • HAMILTON: RWJ gallery offers photo exhibit

    HAMILTON: RWJ gallery offers photo exhibit

    HAMILTON — Township resident Jerry Gerber has been making images most of his life, and emphasizing fine art photography for the last several years.    ”If it reflects light, it is fair game” describes Jerry’s choice of genres.    His piece, “Looking for Hopper,” is one of more than 60 photographs currently on display at the Lakefront…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Farm celebrates 100 years

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Farm celebrates 100 years

    Approximately 100 people helped the Gravatt family celebrate 100 years of farming at their Route 524 location on Oct. 19. by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Approximately 100 people helped the Gravatt family celebrate 100 years of farming at their Route 524 location on Oct. 19.    Six generations of Gravatts have operated the…

  • HAMILTON: Megan Kanka Foundation gambles on generosity

    HAMILTON: Megan Kanka Foundation gambles on generosity

    Greg and Brielle Hicinbothem, both of Hamilton, try their luck during the 12th annual Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation’s Casino Night fundraiser. Staff photos by Charles Kim

  • Mayor thanks organizers, volunteers for spook-tacular

    To the editor:     Sometimes, if we are lucky, the elements all come together to make a perfect event that is fun for kids of all ages. Last Friday night, the beautiful weather, a magnificent full moon and the enormous efforts of our Bordentown Township Public Works Department made for a frightfully good night of…