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MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of Jan. 31
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. Residents of Manville age 50 and older are eligible for membership. Also, persons who do not remain residents of Manville are still eligible for membership. Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be…
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MANVILLE: Nine shoplifting calls draw police to Walmart
Police were called to the Walmart store on North Main Street nine times in the week from Jan. 22-27. Walmart security turned over two alleged shoplifters, Elena Steffel, 33, of Manville, and Christina Rinaldo, 27, of Bridgewater at 12:52 p.m. Jan. 22. Total value of stolen items was $284.95, police said. They were booked and…
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MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, week of Jan. 31
Acoustic guitarists of all ages are invited to the Manville Library on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. for an informal jam session. Bring your acoustic guitar and join library director Ed Smith in sharing some of your favorite songs. All levels of players and styles of music are welcome, and light refreshments will be…
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ROBBINSVILLE: RHS junior wins Widener leadership award
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE Antonio Papa, a junior at Robbinsville High School, has been named a winner of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards given to young student leaders who make a difference in their communities. The program, now in its second year, recognized 93 juniors from high schools in Pennsylvania,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Labor commissioner sees emergency worker program in action
State Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths, in leather jacket,talks to temporary workers along Longhill Road in Hillsborough Township on Thursday afternoon. Hr. Wirths was there to see how a $16 million federal grant grant coordinated through his office was playing out in the field.
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Central Jersey: Police Beat
Robbinsville Christian Bulow, 19, of New Egypt, was charged with DWI and other offenses at 2:31 a.m., Jan. 27, police said. Patrolman Colin Lockwood saw Mr. Bulow’s car traveling east on Route 33 at a slow speed, with hazard lights activated, and failing to maintain its lane. The officer pulled the car over near The…
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LAWRENCE: Revaluation process explained
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Aiming to allay residents’ concerns about the impending township-wide property revaluation set to begin next month, Lawrence Township officials met with residents last week in the first of a series of meetings to explain the need for it. About 50 residents turned out to listen as Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Labor commissioner sees emergency worker program in action
When Superstorm Sandy hit in late October, government officials got creative how to handle the massive amount of damage the hurricane had wreaked on trees and nature in New Jersey. One of the programs was the National Emergency Grant, which was invoked almost immediately in New Jersey. Particularly at the front of the curve was…
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Whet Your Appetite with Culinary Classes and More Through MCCC’s Center for Continuing Studies This Winter
By Candace Zafirellis Mercer County Community College’s Center for Continuing Studies (CCS) is offering a variety of special interest classes to add some spice to the dreary winter season, including several new culinary and wine courses. Designed to fit the schedules of working adults, classes are held weekends and evenings on the college’s West Windsor…
