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  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Hillsborough CAN’ is unveiled

    HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Hillsborough CAN’ is unveiled

    It’s new name for a new-think social services approach By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    And the new name is…    ”The Hillsborough Community Assistance Network.”    A new approach to the social services department was unveiled Friday, too, with the township saying it would work in more innovative ways to make available more food and resources to…

  • CHESTERFIELD: History to be on display

    The Chesterfield Township Historical Society will be celebrating the Township’s 325th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26.     CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield Township Historical Society will be celebrating the Township’s 325th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26.     From the early days of the native Lenni Lenape…

  • FLORENCE: New officers join police ranks

    FLORENCE: New officers join police ranks

    Mayor Craig Wilkie (far left) swears in new Patrol Officer Salvatore Spart with his wife, Apryl Spart, and parents Donna Spart and Salvatore Spart (right) while Florence Township Police Department Chief Alvin Scully looking on.

  • HAMILTON: Mayoral candidates spar over issues
  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Annual Cranberry Festival a success

    BORDENTOWN CITY: Annual Cranberry Festival a success

    Picasa Leah, 3, and Alyssa Haines, both of Columbus, make a bracelet together at a crafter’s table.

  • HAMILTON: Rotary Club recognizes students (PHOTO)
  • COUNTY: Float festival set for Oct. 20

    EASTAMPTON — The Fall Foliage Family Float Festival is not just an impressive example of alliteration, but a unique opportunity to enjoy the Historic Smithville Park’s natural beauty.    The event, scheduled for Oct. 20, includes canoe and kayak cruises down the Rancocas Creek.    Canoes and kayaks will launch between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meanwhile…

  • COUNTY: CPR classes offered

    Burlington County officials would like to invite residents to participate in CPR courses offered at the county Emergency Services Training Center. WESTAMPTON — Burlington County officials would like to invite residents to participate in CPR courses offered at the county Emergency Services Training Center.    The CPR course, offered by the Basic Life Course Healthcare Providers,…

  • LAWRENCE: Campaign corner

       Editor’s note: The following are written by candidates for office in Lawrence. The Ledger is treating them as press releases and reserves the right to edit them for length and content.    Submitted by Jim Kownacki, Democratic candidate for Township Council:    Recent discussion of Lawrence Township’s municipal budget seems to have glossed over some important facts…