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  • LAWRENCE: Democratic candidates cite public safety results

    Highlighting their achievements in public safety, Mayor Jim Kownacki and Councilman Stephen Brame kicked off their re-election campaign at a Saturday morning press conference on the Brunswick Circ By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Highlighting their achievements in public safety, Mayor Jim Kownacki and Councilman Stephen Brame kicked off their re-election campaign at a Saturday morning…

  • ACME holds annual luncheon benefit on Saturday

    And a silent auction, roo    On Sept. 28, ACME Screening Room will host its annual Benefit Lunch with a silent auction and film screening of “Musical Chairs,” by Director Susan Seidelman, who also will lead a Q&A after the film.    ”We were honored and surprised to discover that Susan Seidelman has been a patron of…

  • LAWRENCE: Lonegan: Judge me on my words and my ideas

    The first words out of Republican senatorial candidate Steve Lonegan’s mouth at Rider University Tuesday night were, “I’m blind.” By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The first words out of Republican senatorial candidate Steve Lonegan’s mouth at Rider University Tuesday night were, “I’m blind.”    Mr. Lonegan told the audience that when he meets someone for the…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Police report fastfood eatery’s chair, $3,000 in tools are taken

    Police blotter    Hillsborough police reported that on Sept. 17 the Taco Bell restaurant at 409 Route 206 reported a chair, valued at $175, had been removed from the business.    Police also said:    • On Aug. 31 a Route 206 resident reported that sometime overnight a trailer located on his property was entered and $3,000 worth of…

  • MANVILLE: Kids get to pet a turtle

    MANVILLE: Kids get to pet a turtle

    Children gathered around a large turtle Saturday when the “Lizard Guy” gave them a chance to meet it up close and personal. (Photos by Mary Ellen Day)

  • MANVILLE: Soldiers may be missing, but aren’t forgotten

    MANVILLE: Soldiers may be missing, but aren’t forgotten

    Ladies Auxiliary President Joyce Tanalski, VFW Post Commander Fred Gorbatuk, Councilman Steve Szabo and Charlie Kletz stand behind the table with items remembering missing soldiers. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • LAWRENCE: Church gets go-ahead to relocate

    The Straightway Baptist Church got the green light to relocate to Lawrence Township last week after the township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance to convert a vacant building on Whitehead Road into By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Straightway Baptist Church got the green light to relocate to Lawrence Township last week after…

  • LAWRENCE: Woman loses $900 in PSE&G scam

    A Lawrence Township resident was cheated out of nearly $900 by scammers posing as Public Service Gas & Electric Co. employees, who threatened to turn off the utilities unless she paid the bill immediately, accordin By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    A Lawrence Township resident was cheated out of nearly $900 by scammers posing as Public…

  • MANVILLE: Ministry sees higher demand for food aid

    Drive for non-perishables to take place this weekend By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    The Caritas Ministry of Christ the King and Sacred Heart churches will hold another food drive Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Quick Chek on Brooks Boulevard and Main Street to benefit residents in Manville that are in need.…