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Students learning to avoid drug use
By:Krzysztof Scibiorski Students at the Alexander Batcho Intermediate School heard passionate warnings about the dangers of drug abuse from recovering teen-age substance abusers on Oct. 25. The assembly, a linchpin of the school’s observance of the annual Red Ribbon Week, was delivered by three speakers from Somerset Treatment Services who had fallen victim to the…
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Rocky Hill library kicking off expansion drive
The Mary Jacobs Memorial Library in Rocky Hill will kick off a building expansion fund-raising campaign with an open house that will include music, entertainment, food and refreshments from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the library, located on Washington Road. The festivities are open to the public. Admission is free. Adults and children will be treated…
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Sourlands: A peaceful region of woodlands and big boulders
By: John Tredrea Steeply sloped, sparsely-settled woodlands strewn with thousands of big boulders, the Sourland Mountains is by and large a quiet, peaceful region that sometimes seems to evoke both another time and place: perhaps the southern mountains of Virginia or Kentucky a century ago. Preservation of as much of this rural, rustic flavor as…
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Candidates forumoffers little help
All the candidates agreed on open space, the redevelopment of Brunswick Pike and a need to support the needs of the township’s emergency personnel. By: Lea Kahn Voters who attended the Township Council candidates night Monday night, and expected to hear a diversity of opinions, would have been disappointed. The four candidates for the two…
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Plumsted to submit school plans to state
School board votes to send schematics and specifications for new construction, renovations. By: Scott Morgan Plumsted will submit school plans to state PLUMSTED The school board on Monday voted to submit for state approval the schematics and specifications for proposed new construction and renovations on township schools. Business Administrator/Board Secretary Jim Edwards said finalized…
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Absentee ballots may be stuck in mail
Mercer County, local officials suggest dropping off ballots, or voting in person. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON If you mailed a Mercer County absentee ballot, don’t assume officials in Trenton received it. That was the word last week from County Clerk Cathy DiCostanzo, who held a press conference Oct. 24 to outline what absentee voters…
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State, local candidates ready for Election Day
A look at the hopefuls in state, county and municipal races. Find results here the night of Nov. 6. By: Ken Weingartner Tuesday is Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m., an hour earlier than in the past, until 8 p.m. There are races for governor and the state Senate and General Assembly…
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Seniors ask committee to freeze property taxes
Large crowd appears at meeting in Washington, says township becoming too expensive. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON Senior citizens last week packed the municipal building during a Township Committee meeting, demanding their property taxes be reduced or frozen. More than 60 seniors attended the Oct. 25 meeting. They were led by resident Rose May. "I’m…
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Molloy, Bruno propel Raiders
Pride enough motivation for Hillsborough By: Rudy Brandl WASHINGTON There are different types of pride and satisfaction a coaching staff and team can feel after a victory. The Hillsborough High football team has grown accustomed to celebrating wins that clinch playoff berths and championships in recent years. While last Friday night’s 13-12 triumph at…
