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POLICE BLOTTER: October 3
Robbinsville Police are investigating a theft that is believed to have occurred between 7 p.m. on Sept. 21 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 23 on Barto Way. According to police, the victim reported her pocketbook had been stolen from her unlocked vehicle. The only contents of the pocketbook were credit cards, which were cancelled. The…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Skaar challenges DelCore with questions on open space issue
Referendum inserted as a campaign issue By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Democratic candidate Art Skaar has written Mayor Frank DelCore, his Republican opponent for Township Committee this fall, an open letter asking questions about the township referendum on open space funding. Mr. Skaar said his goal was to help the public understand the issue. He…
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“Carrie, the Musical” Promises Creepy Halloween Fun at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Oct. 18-27
By Wendy Humphrey From the annals of American horror comes “Carrie, the Musical,” to be presented by Pierrot Production at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre this Halloween season. Eight performances will be presented, including two midnight shows. Performances are Fridays, Oct. 18 and 25 at 8 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 19 and 26 at 8 p.m.…
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CHESTERFIELD CHATTER
by Nancy Mrzljak The Crosswicks Community Association’s annual Halloween Parade and Party will be held 4 p.m., Sunday Oct. 27 at the Crosswicks Community House. This fun-filled family event begins at the Union Fire Company and will allow kids to explore the fire trucks on display. The fire truck will lead the way down Main…
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MANVILLE: Police blotter, week of Sept. 23-29
Items of interest from police department records A man said Sept. 23 at 11:20 a.m. that he had lost his iPhone 5, valued at $500, the previous Monday around midnight at Adesa Auto Auction. He didn’t know the serial number. • Patrols were dispatched at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 23 to the Boesel Avenue ballfields for a…
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STATE WE’RE IN: Growing new farmers in the Garden State
by Michele Byers Innovation in farming is nothing new in this state we’re in. But a new program to help aspiring farmers succeed and gain access to farmlands is another New Jersey innovation. The “incubator farm” program created by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey gives beginning farmers — who likely don’t own…
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COLUMBUS CORNER
by Packet Media Group The Mansfield Township Historical Society will be cleaning Petticoat Bridge Road on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. The group will meet at the fire company building on Country Walk. To participate or for more information, call Pearl at 609-298-4174. The Mansfield Township Historical Society will hold its annual Veterans Luncheon…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Man charged with stolen truck joyride
A North Brunswick man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a landscaping truck and trailer and causing several accidents in two towns Wednesday, police said. By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor A North Brunswick man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a landscaping truck and trailer and causing several accidents in two towns…
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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS
by Peg Dotson The Parish community of St. Francis’s and St. Clare’s churches is proud to sponsor an award-winning speaker and author who has traveled throughout the country to spread the message of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Feast Day of the Holy Rosary. This free event is open to the public on Monday,…
