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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Fish Derby casts off
By Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Families and friends started the Fourth of July holiday with a little fishing at Northern Community Park for the annual Fish Derby last Wednesday. The late James T. Oross, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2008, previously served as the official presenter of the Fish Derby. In…
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FLORENCE: Firefighters unite for centennial festivities
Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 firefighter Richard Weisel, of Hightstown, drives the Fire Department’s antique ladder truck as firefighter David Liedke, of Hightstown, rides with him down Broad Street in Florence during a July 7 parade. The event was a centennial celebration honoring the Florence Township Fire Department. Hightstown won a first-place trophy for having…
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Spots Remain on select Hillsborough youth "travel soccer" teams
By John Renz Spots remain on select Hillsborough Travel Soccer teams Does your child love to play soccer? Is he or she ready to play on a competitive level with professional coaching? There’s still time to be a part of Hillsborough’s “Travel Soccer” club. But you MUST ACT SOON. A few spots are available on…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Week of July 13
East Windsor Police said they charged a Bennington Drive resident with aggravated assault on June 27 at 11:56 p.m. Alexander Thornley, 27, assaulted and strangled a person in the parking lot of Brunswick Lanes. The victim lost consciousness and was transported to Hamilton Hospital. Mr. Thornley posted $50,000 bail and was released pending court action.…
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Pump It Up Inflatable Party Zone Fundraiser for Autism Speaks
By N.Cavolo Pump It Up Celebrates their 2 Millionth Party with Nationwide Charity Event: $100,000 Fundraising Goal for Autism Speaks. www.pumpitupparty.com. (PRNewsFoto/Pump It Up)"> Download image TEMPE, Ariz., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Pump It Up always makes a big deal of parties, but on July 25, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the…
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CRANBURY: Cranbury gets ‘an extra treat’ with fireworks show
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY — Residents extended the celebration of the nation’s independence with cookouts and fireworks in the company of family, friends and neighbors during the Cranbury Fireworks Spectacular on July 5. The fireworks became a tradition of celebrating the day after the holiday with the celebration of Cranbury’s Tercentennial in 1997.…
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FLORENCE: Firefighters unite for centennial festivities
The Color Guard Color of Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 marches down Broad Street in Florence Township on July 7, including, from left, members Cindy McClenahan, Chuck Pietzsch, Matt Screws, Bill Paglione, Scott Krakowski, Daniel Hasting and Brian Johnson. Hightstown won first-place after the parade for having the “best appearing” Color Guard. (Photo by Amy…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Week of July 12
Sat., July 14 Daniel’s Fight with Evans syndrome Tricky Tray event will be held at the Bordentown Elks from 6 p.m. to10 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. No one under 18 is permitted. All proceeds go to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to support its research on Evans syndrome. Dessert, coffee, tea will be served…
