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  • MANVILLE: Scouts pick up and replace flags on veterans’ graves

    MANVILLE: Scouts pick up and replace flags on veterans’ graves

       Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from troop and pack 193, along with leaders and parents, replaced some American flags at Sacred Heart cemetery on Saturday after Hurricane Sandy’s winds had strewn them all over.    The Scouts used whatever flags were left from their Memorial Day visit but there were still many that were missing. Scoutmaster…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Students’ show will go on, despite hurdles

    Lots of music — even snow — promised for ‘A Christmas Carol’ this weekend By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Undaunted by interruptions in rehearsals and uncertainty whether the elaborate costumes would arrive in time, Hillsborough High School Theatre will start its year tonight when “A Christmas Carol” is staged.    It’s the familiar story of Ebeneezer…

  • Flashes’ Fogas strike in homecoming tilt

    Flashes’ Fogas strike in homecoming tilt

    By Anthony Williams, Special Writer    Florence Memorial High School wasted no time in delivering a knockout blow to Burlington City’s chances of pulling off an upset on the Flashes’ homecoming, erupting for 34 first quarter points en route to an easy 51-10 victory.    Junior tailback Curtis Thompson got the offense rolling early, breaking a 40-yard…

  • COLUMBUS NEWS: Nov. 15

    By Peg Traino    Come out and enjoy the 16th annual Tellabration on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Hamilton Township Library, 1 Justice Way, Hamilton.    Gwendolyn Jones, a resident of Florence, is co-producer of Tellabration, an annual, benefit storytelling workshop and concert. Ms. Jones is also the founder of the Garden State Storytellers League.    Sharon Taksler,…

  • MANVILLE: VFW post holds annual ceremony

    MANVILLE: VFW post holds annual ceremony

    Next to a helmet, gun and boots of a fallen soldier, VFW Post Commander Fred Gorbatuk speaks at Sunday’s Veterans Day ceremony. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Library holding special food drive

       The Mercer County Library System is holding a special food drive during the month of November to help replenish local food banks depleted in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.    The collected nonperishable food items will be distributed to the Crisis Ministry, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank of Trenton, Homefront of Lawrence, the Robbinsville Food Pantry,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Grocery donations ‘stuffed the bus’

    HILLSBOROUGH: Grocery donations ‘stuffed the bus’

    Hillsborough police officers from PBA Local 205 hauled in 23 shopping carts filled with food and non-perishable items to help “Stuff the school bus” and deliver to the township food pantry. Officer Chris Kennedy sent his appreciation to residents for their contributions.

  • MANVILLE: Youth is school service club officer

    MANVILLE: Youth is school service club officer

    Pictured, from left, are Yelena Salvador of Bridgewater (Publicity/School Spirit), Ann Brunn of Manville (Vice President), Brock Manning of Somerville (President), and Daniel Rogers of Somerville (Secretary).

  • Unity Bank Offers Hurricane Sandy Loan Programs for Homeowners and Small Businesses

    By Yankee Public Relations CLINTON, N.J. (November 13, 2012) n In its effort to help the community recover from Hurricane Sandy, Unity Bank is offering special loan opportunities for homeowners and small business owners who do not qualify for federal programs designed to provide those in need with financial relief. Homeowners can learn about Federal…