Category: archives
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HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Farms opens to acclaim
A hot-air balloon prepares to rise on the great lawn in front of what was once planned as the patio of a grand mansion envisioned to be built on the property. (Photo by Holly Dunbar)
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HILLSBOROUGH: Gym sponsors its own ‘Biggest Loser’ contest
Two local residents are the biggest winners in a local gym’s “Biggest Loser” contest. The competition, patterned after the television show, at Powerhouse Gym in Hillsborough was won by Nicole Goldstein of Hillsborough and Fred Norway of Manville. The program began more than a year ago at Powerhouse Gym. Workouts were combined with nutritional guidance…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Police Beat
Police blotter news from Allentown and Robbinsville Allentown Jewelry and cash were stolen from a Pondview Drive home sometime between 12:30 p.m. on May 16 and 7 p.m. on May 17, police said. The break-in occurred at the back of the residence and multiple items with a total value of $3,000 were taken, police said.…
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Americana: Summer Sounds from the Gazebo
By : Stacey Womack The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band (RVSB) will present its annual summer concert Sunday June 10, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Bridgewater-Raritan High School auditorium. The school is located at 600 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey. Admission is free and open to the public. Under the musical direction of Lawrence C.…
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LAWRENCE: Teams take to the track to help fight cancer
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Tents dotted the grounds between Lawrence High School and its football field and track, lending a festive feeling to a warm Friday evening as families and friends gathered underneath to socialize and dine on pizza and picnic fare. Some students set up a net and played volleyball, while younger children…
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LAWRENCE: Memorial marchers
Two-year-old Paxton Wise watches the Lawrence Memorial Day parade with Hester Young on May 19. Lea Kahn photo
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LAWRENCE: Council honors the township’s finest
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Their job description is to serve and protect Lawrence Township, but last week, nine police officers were the ones being served with thanks from Township Council. Six civilians also were honored by Township Council at its May 15 meeting for their actions in helping the police to save lives…
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LAWRENCE: Memorial marchers
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township’s annual Memorial Day parade may have been held one week earlier than usual on Saturday, but it was no less poignant and meaningful for those who watched the parade and attended the annual service afterwards. Children and their parents lined the parade route on Princeton Pike, Darrah Lane…
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MANVILLE: Council applauds kids’ anti-bullying efforts
Manville public school students pose with Mayor Angelo Corradino (back row, right of center), anti-bullying specialist Jackie Russo (right) and Schools Superintendent Dr. Johanna Ruberto (left of mayor). (Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara)
