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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Seniors get free blood pressure checks
Azra Baig photo Nurse Nancy MacKay takes the blood pressure of Frances Schwartz,85, of Dayton, at the Senior Center Tuesday.
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HAMILTON: Grant to aid cops to crack down on drunken drivers
Hamilton Township Police Division, will receive $4,400 to crack down on drunk and impaired drivers as part of the nationwide initiative. HAMILTON — The Hamilton Township Police Division is one of many Garden State police agencies to be awarded “Drive Sober, or Get Pulled Over” grant. According to a state press release, the Hamilton Township…
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LAMBERTVILLE: City begins GEA program process
Council also passed a resolution authorizing the removal of three metered parking spaces. See why. By John Tredrea, Special Writer LAMBERTVILLE — Lambertville has started the process of establishing a program that could save city residents and businesses money on their gas and electric bills. Introduced by the City Council Tuesday night was a proposed…
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FLORENCE: ‘Shop Burlington County’ initiative under way
Florence Township Council encouraging businesses to take part By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — The Township Council encouraged local businesses to be part of the new “Shop Burlington County First” campaign during its Aug. 7 meeting. Mayor Craig Wilkie thanked the council for approving a resolution to support the campaign. ”The Economic Development Committee…
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CRANBURY: Historic house tour planned
Photo by David Nissen This farmhouse on Maplewood Avenue, now owned by the Patterson family, will be among seven featured on a Sept 28th tour of historic homes in Cranbury.
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HAMILTON: RWJ Hamilton offers cancer screening for smokers
The program, which began in July, offers the scans at a reduced cost — $99 — to encourage people who meet the screening criteria to get tested. HAMILTON — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) has initiated a lung cancer screening program for high-risk smokers and former smokers that uses a low-dose computed…
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POLICE BLOTTER: August 23
Hamilton Police investigated auto burglaries on Goldey Avenue and in the vicinity of Ryan and South Olden avenues Aug. 9 In addition, police investigated a burglary in the 700 block of Route 33 and a theft in the 600 block of Hobart Avenue. Police announced no suspects or arrests. Aug. 10 police charged Samuel B.…
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LAWRENCE:Police blotter
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer P Someone stole a red bicycle valued at $500 from a bicycle rack on Kite Court between 6 p.m. Aug. 11 and 10 p.m. Aug. 12. A shoplifter took an assortment of electric razors, valued at $151, from the CVS drug store on Brunswick Pike at Darrah Lane at 9:36 p.m.…
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HIGHTSTOWN: 9/11 riders parade up to Ground Zero
Hightstown Engine Company firefighters hook up the American flag to be hung between its ladder truck and East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company District No. 2 for the America’s 9/11 riders as they pass through downtown Hightstown on Saturday for their annual ride. From left are Capt. Steve Kadir, associate member Victor Raczka and Chief Larry…
