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ALLENTOWN: Five AHS students earn national honors
Allentown High School’s commended scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program are from left: Michael Anthony, Harrison Adler, Jasmine Ragoowansi and Caroline Tkachuk. Not shown: Madison M. Schubert.
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"Grease!" Interactive Movie Sing Along at Kelsey Theatre Jan. 25-27
By Candace Zafirellis Rock ’n Roll is here to stay! Pink poodle skirts, greased hair and black leather jackets are back in style on the big screen when Theater To Go presents a sing-along of the fun-loving 1950s in the classic film “Grease!” at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre. This interactive presentation will take…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Leaders split over Good Samaritan Act
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — New Jersey’s Good Samaritan Act may offer immunity to witnesses of drug overdoses who report the overdose to authorities. However, the Bordentown Township Committee has made it clear that the bill does not yet address some major concerns regarding deterrence and public safety. The presumption behind the Good Samaritan Act is that…
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LAMBERTVILLE: City Hall sidewalks contract is approved
By John Tredrea, Special Writer LAMBERTVILLE — A contract for installation of sidewalks at City Hall was approved by the Lambertville City Council at its Dec. 27 meeting, Clerk Cindy Ege said. Under a resolution adopted Dec. 27 meeting, a $5,675 contract with Steve Williamson Home Improvements for the installation of sidewalks at City Hall…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Police Beat
Police blotter items from Robbinsville and Allentown Allentown Gregory Lawrence, 48, of Trenton, was charged with driving while suspended after a motor vehicle stop on Route 526 at 8:25 p.m. on Dec. 13, police said. Patrolman Richard Lerche also discovered Mr. Lawrence had a warrant for his arrest from Lawrenceville for failure to appear in…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Community bids farewell as librarian retires
Librarian branch manager Linda Cholewiak (center) is bid farewell by the Husaini family, of East Windsor, during a reception held Dec. 27. Kaneeze Husaini (right) brought her children, from left, KanMehdi, 15, Ali, 13, Haider, 11, to say good-bye. (Photo by Amy Batista)
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MERCER COUNTY: United Way defends cuts to area agencies
Better Beginnings and Rise among eight nonprofit groups impacted By Lea Kahn, Packet Media Group ‘The loss of this funding greatly impacts the ability of Rise to deliver essential services.’ – Leslie Koppel of Rise Combined reductions in funding of nearly $419,000, spread across eight nonprofit groups that receive money from the United Way of…
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MANSFIELD: Committee decries Millennium Building work
Members cite errors, inaccurate construction, a broken mechanical valve and increased cost By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer MANSFIELD — There’s been a few construction slip-ups at the new municipal complex and the town might be paying extra to fix some of them. Frustrations mounted when the Township Committee, on Dec. 27, addressed construction errors that…
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BORDENTOWN: Children receive gifts
On Sunday, Dec. 16, the Bordentown Elks Youth Activities Committee hosted a Christmas Party for more than 100 local children and their families. Food, refreshments, and gifts were provided along with face painting, and balloon creations. All children and families visited and had pictures taken with Santa Claus. . Dec. 9, the Bordentown Elks Special…
