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NBC bowlers win match, but suffer a bigger loss
With heavy hearts, the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity bowling team went out and won a 4-0 home match versus Rancocas Valley. By:Sean Moylan With heavy hearts, the Northern Burlington County Regional High School boys’ varsity bowling team went out and won a 4-0 home match versus Rancocas Valley. Last…
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MCCC offers finance courses here
Mercer County Community College’s Continuing Education Division is offering four courses in the coming months that will help one save money and make money. They will be held at Hopewell Valley Central High School. "How to Reduce Your Taxes" is presented by a certified financial planner to help participants make better long-term tax decisions. Among…
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Finding alternatives to jail for juvenile criminals
KIDS AND COMMUNITY by Judy Shepps Battle: The case of Lionel Tate in Florida is a good reason to take a closer look at our laws concerning juvenile incarceration. Lionel Tate recently stood trial in Florida for punching, kicking and stomping a 6-year-old girl to death. He was convicted of first-degree murder, a crime which…
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Mercury staying at depot until 2004
Even with several New Jersey congressional delegates signaling their support a quick removal of a large supply of mercury from the Somerville Depot, the cache probably isn’t going anywhere for another three years. By:Laura Toto Richard Connelly, administrator for the Defense National Stockpile Center, on Tuesday began the first phase of an environmental impact study…
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Civil War time capsule
A historical association helped fifth-graders at Upper Elementary School get a glimpse of 19th-century life over a span of two days. The students saw what life was like for Civil War-era soldiers, craftsmen, women and children. By: Amanda Bok Fifth-graders recently took a journey back to the Civil War as a historical association re-enacted the…
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County has pothole hotline
Mercer County Executive Bob Prunetti recently announced the creation of a Pothole Hotline for Mercer County residents. "During the winter months, weather conditions unfortunately create potholes," stated Mr. Prunetti. "We want to eliminate any dangerous conditions on county roads immediately." The Mercer County Pothole Hotline will be available for residents to call if they observe…
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Sharon School digital tour
Come back to www.messengerpress.com tomorrow to take a walk around the Washington elementary school’s new addition. Beginning tomorrow, Friday, a digital tour of the Sharon School addition will be available here at www.messengerpress.com. The tour features photographs of the classrooms, media center and gymnasium, as well as a floor plan of the new addition. Also…
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Board might honor McQueen
Proposal to rename Millstone Elementary School library after former Board of Education member. By: Frank C. D’Amico MILLSTONE Anyone who knew Victoria McQueen, a former Board of Education member, knew of her dedication to reading and the school district’s libraries. That is why a board subcommittee is recommending the Millstone Township Elementary School library…
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Boys basketball notches second win
By: Kyle Moylan Throughout this season, the Allentown High School boys’ basketball team has always seemed to save its best efforts for the best squads on the schedule. Unfortunately, this almost breaks down to an all-or-nothing type of strategy. Against the good teams on the schedule this season, Allentown has played well but still managed…
