Category: archives
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MCCC Gallery to Kick Off County’s 175th Anniversary with “Mapping Mercer!” Exhibit Jan. 23 to Feb. 14
By Wendy Humphrey The County of Mercer officially kicks off a yearlong celebration of its 175th Anniversary year with “Mapping Mercer!”, an exhibition of historic and contemporary maps that trace some of the history of Mercer County, New Jersey. The exhibit will be on display at The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old…
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SENIOR CORNER: Jan. 17
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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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Jan. 17
Sat., Jan. 19 Tricky tray: Manville-Hillsborough BPOE 2119, 1500 Brooks Blvd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Raffle begins at 7:30. $10 (includes one free sheet of tickets). No one under 18 admitted. Bring five non-perishable food items for the local food pantry and get a free grand prize raffle (limit of 10 items). For tickets…
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MANVILLE: Borough Council sets its schedule
The mayor and Borough Council will meet twice a month, usually Mondays, in 2013 in the municipal courtroom at 325 N. Main St. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be only one meeting in July, August, October and December. The meetings will be held Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and 25; March 11 and 25;…
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LAWRENCE: Local woman to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Jeana Pulaski remembers vividly watching the “Wheel of Fortune” game show every day with her grandmother, Mary Russo, while she was growing up in Lawrence Township. ”We watched it all the time, ever since I was little,” Ms. Pulaski said. “I always enjoyed the show. We would yell at the…
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Osteoporosis, stroke screenings offered
Residents living in and around Manville can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The tests will be held at the Manville Senior Center in the Manville Fire Company at 20 S 3rd Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Packages start at $149. All five screenings take 60 to 90…
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“How to Safely Remove Snow and Use and Maintain Your Snow Blower Like a Pro”
By Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Saturday, January 19, 10:00 AM Skill Building Workshop “How to Safely Remove Snow and Use and Maintain Your Snow Blower Like a Pro” led by our own Bob Day – a Lincoln Tech Instructor. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 Free and open to the community.…
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Local Residents win Eight iPads in Unity Bank Contest
By Yankee Public Relations Unity Bank gave away eight iPads through a recent contest at the bank’s branches and online, which was open to all residents of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The winners were: Denise Capici of Somerset, awarded by the Somerset Branch; Ajay Chandrashekar of Green Brook, awarded by the Somerset Branch; Dolroes Galoppo…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Dance-A-Thon ‘hugs’ local charity
By Ed Birch, Special Writer Despite pouring rain, South Brunswick High School students held a Dance-A-Thon Friday night to raise funds for the Hugs-For-Brady Foundation. The Hugs for Brady Foundation is a locally based charity that supports children and families who are battling cancer. According to Kelly Boyer, Student Council Advisor at the…
