Category: archives
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HILLSBOROUGH: Garden club collects state-level awards
Awards and certificates were presented to the Neshanic Garden Club at the 87th annual meeting of The Garden Club of New Jersey on June 7 at the Bridgewater Marriott Hotel. The club collected certificates of merit for yearbook and its youth honor roll, as well as a Certificate of Merit with gold seal for an…
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LAWENCE: Rider political expert predicts a close presidential race
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Ask Ben Dworkin whether he was surprised that U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan was formally chosen for the vice president’s slot at the Republican Party’s nominating convention this week, and the veteran political observer answered “no.” Rep. Ryan had already been placed on a short list of vice presidential possibilities by…
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LAWRENCE: Council opposes private university bills
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township has joined a growing chorus of municipalities that are opposed to a pair of state bills that would exempt private universities from appearing before municipal Planning Boards. Township Council approved a resolution at its Aug. 21 meeting that opposes Senate Bill 1534 and Assembly Bill 2586, which would…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Police Beat
Police blotter news from Robbinsville and Allentown Allentown Robert Barone, 22, of Allentown, was arrested on a warrant out of Hamilton Township in the amount of $20,000 and turned over to Hamilton police on Aug. 27. Christopher C. Charles, 32, of Manchester, was charged with driving while suspended at 4:30 p.m., Aug. 17 after a…
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MANVILLE: Singles group will feast at Poconos’ Oktoberfest
On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the Somerset County Single Senior Women’s Group will host a trip to Woodloch Resort in the Poconos for its Oktoberfest. Attendees will be treated to a Bavarian buffet of Bavarian pretzel rolls, Black Forest ham, smoked gouda, German potato salad, sauerbraten, bratwurst, potato pancakes, buttered spaetzle and sage and mustard crusted…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Wing and a prayer
A biplane flipped upside down while landing at Robbinsville airport on Friday. There were no serious injuries. Photo by Sean Lynch
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MCCC Announces New Fashion Merchandising Program To Begin this Fall on the Trenton Campus
By Candace Zafirellis A new Fashion Merchandising program is being launched at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Trenton campus this fall in the new Trenton Hall (the former home of Home Furniture Inc.), located across the street from the current buildings at 102 North Broad Street. This new degree program, with courses to begin in…
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Your Health and Your Wealth with PGB Trust & Investments
PGB Trust & Investments’ health and wealth seminar provided participants with the information they need to stay healthy and secure in their senior years.
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The Yardley Players Present the Award-Winning Political Comedy “Born Yesterday”
By Candace Zafirellis Uncouth business dealings and political shenanigans enliven the stage at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre as The Yardley Players present the timeless and timely political tale “Born Yesterday.” Dates and times are Fridays, Sept. 21 and 28 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sept. 22 and 29 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Sept.…
