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  • HAMILTON: Super Wawa is approved over residents’ concerns

    Residents voice concern over traffic, use of local workers by Megan Morreale, Special Writer HAMILTON — The Hamilton Planning Board approved an application last week for a Super Wawa on the corner of Route 130 and Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road, at the site where the Harry’s Army and Navy Store previously stood.    Prior to the meeting…

  • EST WINDSOR: Petite powerhouse earns national champion title

    EST WINDSOR: Petite powerhouse earns national champion title

    Courtesy photo Hightstown High School graduate Michelle Arias captured the national judo title and No. 1 rank in the 48 kg division at the US Judo Federation’s 2013 National Junior Championship.

  • HAMILTON: Volunteers recognized 

    HAMILTON: Volunteers recognized 

    The Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise recently awarded the George Prutky Vocational Service Award to the Trenton Boys and Girls Club Bike Exchange, The Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise recently awarded the George Prutky Vocational Service Award to the Trenton Boys and Girls Club Bike Exchange, a volun´ teer-run bike shop that refurbishes donated bikes,…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Farmer’s flowers recalls lost love

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Farmer’s flowers recalls lost love

    Residents appreciate sunflower field’s natural beauty by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Farmers raise a variety of crops in the township. It’s common to see fields of soybeans, hay and corn in such an agricultural community.    This summer, however, the field at the intersection of Burlington Path and Emley’s Hill Road is ablaze…

  • PLUMSTED: Officials assess performance anti-bullying program

    As part of the 2011 anti-bullying law, districts have to self-assess and grade district performance to be submitted to the state by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — As part of the 2011 anti-bullying law, districts have to self-assess and grade district performance to be submitted to the state.    As part of this process Richard…

  • ROEBLING: Get your motor running!

    ROEBLING: Get your motor running!

    Photo by Donna Adinolfe A 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge hardtop coupe owned by Jerry and Moe Gaylor, of the Browns Mills section of Pemberton, the original owners. 

  • FLORENCE: Township withdraws from state health plan

    Union concerned about potential cost increases By Amy Batista, Special Writer     Council members unanimously terminated the township’s participation in the state health benefits program during the July 17 meeting.    Employees no longer will be covered under AmeriHealth Insurance Co./Insurance Administrators of America come Oct. 1.    The reason for the withdrawal is “pricing,” according…

  • ROEBLING: Get your motor running!

    ROEBLING: Get your motor running!

    Fourth annual car show rolls into Roebling Museum By Donna Adinolfe, Packet Media Group     The dark steel structures at the Roebling Museum were the backdrop to a rainbow of colors as hundreds of vintage and modern cars rolled in July 27 for the fourth annual car show benefiting the museum.     The…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS

    Peg Dotson    Many thanks to those who have contributed to the food pantry. Donations are always needed.    The food pantry is open on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to the front door.    The Parish of Saints Francis and Clare will hold its annual American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 8…