Category: archives
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U-15 baseball team victorious again
The Northern Burlington U-15 baseball team won its second consecutive District 5 championship by beating Mt. Holly 13-5. In the tournament, the offense was led by Kyle Stemmer (10 hits), Shawn Allen (six hits) and Eric Stinglen (two home runs). Kyle and Eric shared the pitcher’s mound with Brian Ford and Mike Cottrell in the…
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HAMILTON: Corrections officer admits smuggling phone
Sentencing for township resident scheduled for Sept. 27. TRENTON — A former corrections officer has pleaded guilty to smuggling a cell phone to an imprisoned Bloods gang leader in 2008. Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced last week that Brian C. Teel, 45, of Hamilton, pleaded to the second-degree charge of official misconduct July…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Officers promoted to sergeant
Police Chief Martin P. Masseroni lauds promoted officers by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — Two officers were promoted to the rank of sergeant at the July 25 Township Council meeting. Christopher Clifton, previously a patrolman, and William Swanhart, previously a detective, took their oaths of office as family, friends and fellow officers watched on…
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS
By Michelle Marinello The Springfield Township Council will meet today, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building. The Planning Board has scheduled a work session for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 in the municipal building. The Juliustown Fire Co. will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in the Juliustown Firehouse. The Recreation…
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EAST WINDSOR: Senior art show offered at Meadow Lakes
The Mercer County Office on Aging and the Division of Culture and Heritage will present the annual Mercer County Senior Art Show through Aug. 9 at Meadow Lakes on Etra Road. The Mercer County Senior Art Show features original works of art created within the last three years, including drawings, paintings and crafts…
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EST WINDSOR: Petite powerhouse earns national champion title
Hightstown High School graduate started judo at the age of 7 Michelle Arias may be small but she is fierce. The petite 18-year-old proved she’s a powerhouse last week when she arm-locked her opponent to win the 48kg women’s division of the 2013 US Judo Federation Junior National Championship in Pittsburgh, Pa.”When people…
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JAMESBURG: Borough addresses trucks hitting Route 522 bridge
Amy Batista photo The low railroad overpass on Route 522 still has the borough and residents banging their heads.
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RARITAN TOWNSHIP: HMC gets gift for pet, cardiac programs
Pam Wells (right), of Ringoes, presents a new bandanna for the Ernest L. Wells Pet Therapy Program to Hunterdon Medical Center pet therapist Gracie and Gracie’s owner, Joyce Bitzer.
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LAMBERTVILLE: Justice Center renamed for former mayor
By John Tredrea, Special Writer LAMBERTVILLE — In the minds of many Lambertville folk, including the city’s longtime mayor, the city wouldn’t be the vibrant place today but for former Mayor Phillip L. Pittore. Like countless towns and cities around the country, Lambertville was faced, during the last decades of the 20th century, with the…
