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ALLENTOWN: Goalie has been big part of Redbirds’ rise
by Justin Feil, The Packet Group Ryan O’Leary’s Saturday was a reminder of what games used to be like for him, and it was also an indication of how far he has seen the Allentown High School boys lacrosse program come. O’Leary, the senior goalie, made 22 saves — a number that ranked him tops…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Cory Booker expected at luncheon
Newark Mayor Cory Booker will be the special guest at a lunch reception with Democratic state 16th District legislative candidates on Sunday, May 5, at the Hillsborough Elks Club, 1500 Brooks Blvd., on the Manville border. Mr. Booker is widely expected to run for U.S. Senate in 2104, when the term of Frank Lautenberg expires.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Whole school blows bubbles for autism awareness
Energetic dancing followed the bubble-blowing.
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LAWRENCE: St. Mary School students unite in silent vigil
Phil McAuliffe April 10, a silent vigil for St. Mary School was held outside the Catholic Diocese of Trenton at 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, to gain the attention of presiding Bishop David O’Connell, who as of press time, has refused to review the Save St. Mary Committee’s plan to save St. Mary School, founded…
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LAWRENCE: Township backs bill on state aid
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Legislation is making its way through the state Assembly that would require certain energy tax receipts to be paid directly to municipalities and not to the state of New Jersey, which has kept the money for its own use. Co-sponsored by Assembly members Dan Benson, Wayne DeAngelo and Mila Jasey,…
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MANVILLE: Community calendar, issue of April 25
Fri., April 26 Senior citizen dance: Seventh annual event sponsored by Manville High School Key Club, Manville Municipal Alliance and Manville Recreation; 5-7 p.m. in high school gymnasium. Prom King and Queen voted by secret ballot that night. Tricky tray: The Somerset County Vocational Technical Parent Advisory Committee hosts basket auction at the school, 14…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: April 25
Wednesday, May 1 Scholarships due date, for the Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise. The scholarships are available to high school seniors who live in Robbinsville or Hamilton Townships. Students are asked to contact their guidance offices or visit rhrotary.org for applications and other information. Saturday, May 4 Loud and Rowdy Folk Tales, will be performed…
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ALLENTOWN: Borough approves police car purchase
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Borough Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new police vehicle. The purchase of 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe sports utility vehicle through a state contract for $35,972.27 was authorized at the April 9 council meeting. Mayor Stuart Fierstein said the purchase was needed for to replace a…
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ALLENTOWN: Goalie has been big part of Redbirds’ rise
Photo by John Blaine. Senior Stefan Pappas has been the leading scorer this season for the Allentown High boys lacrosse team, which opened the season with six wins in eight games
