Category: archives
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Bruschini breaks in on Lawrence squad
Cardinal looks to lead in junior year at LHS By: Mike Molaro The more you watch Mike Bruschini play, the tougher it is to believe that he just completed his sophomore year at Lawrence High School. With a solid glove, a potent bat, and a mature attitude, the 16-year-old was an integral part of the…
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Downzoning could cost many dearly
EDITORIAL By:Ruth Luse Seldom do we receive a letter to the editor that says so eloquently what we ourselves have been thinking. We speak this week of the July 13 William Schmidt letter, which addresses the recent Hopewell Township Committee action to rezone a good part of the township. Mr. Schmidt foresees what he calls…
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EDITORIAL: VFW post sets high example
Donation to police sets standard for the rest of us By:Manville News The members of Thomas J. Kavanaugh Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290 have demonstrated once again that they don’t know how to stop giving. For that, they deserve the heartfelt thanks of the borough and its members once again. The post last Thursday…
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Swim meet a good learning tool for kids
Meet organized by Bordentown Community Education/Recreation By:Jeff Mikalaitis BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Bordentown Community Education/Recreation organization held its annual swim races Monday afternoon at the Southgate-Rydal Apartments swimming pool, signaling the end of a five-week swimming program that had its last meeting today. According to the program’s director, Shirley Fisher, the 250 children who…
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Alice L. Steffens
By: WASHINGTON – Alice L. Steffens, 83, died Monday, July 10, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Manahawkin before moving to Robbinsville 12 years ago. Mrs. Steffens retired after 23 years from the U.S. Postal Service in Saddle River. She is survived by a son, Kenneth,…
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Weekly Planner
For week of July 20 to August 1 By: Wednesday, July 26 The Washington Branch, Mercer County Library will present "Mr. Van the Science Man" at 7 p.m. Children age 11 and older are invited to participate in this Teen Night event, which will involve building a rocket and watching it fly. Preregistration is required.…
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Honoring our veterans
Hillsborough VFW holds service for Korean War There will be a commemoration of the Korean War Armistice Day at 10 a.m. July 29 at the Garden of Honor at the Municipal Complex in Hillsborough. The Garden of Honor is located on the corner of Amwell Road and Beekman Lane on the municipal grounds. The host…
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Deputy mayor on the way up, site says
Jensen listed as one of 40 New Jersey political rising stars By:David Learn Someone has been watching Deputy Mayor Christine Jensen lately, but she doesn’t mind. In fact, she’s a little flattered. That’s because the person watching her has named Ms. Jensen one of the 40 most up-and-coming political figures in New Jersey at Web…
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Fatal fourth derails 414’s state hopes
18-run inning leads to 29-6 playoff loss By: Steve Feitl When Broad Street Park pulled ahead, 4-1, in the third inning of the Mercer County American Legion League playoff game Tuesday, things were bad for Lawrence. One inning later, things got really bad. Eleven hits, six walks and three errors in the top of the…
