Category: archives
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aLAWRENCE: Kids’ triathlon set to raise fireworks funds
If it’s Labor Day, it must be the annual “Red, White and Bang” children’s triathlon, which has become the signature event to raise money for Lawrence Township’s annual Fourth of July fire By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer If it’s Labor Day, it must be the annual “Red, White and Bang” children’s triathlon, which has become…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: August 29
Thurs., Aug. 29 Rosh Hashanah storytime will be held at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library at 3 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled story time about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and take an exciting ride with Engineer Ari on a historic train ride to Jerusalem. Snacks will also be offered.…
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MANVILLE: Community calendar, issue of Aug. 29
Events and happenings in the borough Wed., Sept. 4 School opens: First day for students, with early dismissal. Sat., Sept. 7 Clam bake: Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge, 1500 Brooks Blvd, Hillsborough, 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children 11-17. Clams, chicken, sausage and peppers, hot dogs and salads. A 50-50…
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MANVILLE: School to go more tech-y this year
Kids, parents can get ‘sneak peek’ at their rooms today By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Students and parents will be offered a “sneak peek” at their buildings and teachers from noon until 4 p.m. today, Thursday, as the Manville schools prepare to open for the 2013-14 year Wednesday, Sept. 4. Students can look at their…
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LETTER: 50 years later, we’re still debating racism
by Amadeo D’Adamo Jr. To the editor: Fifty years ago this month, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke his memorable phrase, “I have a dream that some day…” Those of us who joined him in Washington could look around and believe that “that day” was not long in coming. We were with hundreds…
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Wilf Campus Offers Free Education Programs in Monroe Township
By Toby Ehrlich The Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset is proud to announce a new partnership with Jewish Family and Vocational Services (JFVS). Wilf Campus professionals will provide educational programs and services at the newly-expanded Monroe Township office of JFVS, which is located at 52 Concordia Shopping Center in Monroe Township, NJ. Wilf…
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MANVILLE: Food bank donations hit the spot
Rotary Club, Weis Markets commended for monetary contributions Weis Markets deserves a welcome and a thank you. It looks like a fine store, sensitive to community needs in the selection of products and pricing. It fills a commercial and public relations gap in a key shopping center in the northern part of the township. It…
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MANVILLE: Over-50 softball team blasts way to ‘world’ tourney title
Three with Manville ties slug on team A team of players from New Jersey — including three with Manville ties — won the Over-50 International Senior Softball Association World Championship in Manassas, Virginia, in a tournament from Aug. 9-11. Sponsored by the Phoenix Tube Company, this team ran the table in a double-elimination tournament that…
