Category: archives
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Olympic qualifier draws thousands to Horse Park
By Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A real 10th anniversary. That’s what Lynn Mathews, equine specialist at the state Department of Agriculture, called this year’s Jersey Fresh International Three Day Event held May 10-13 at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Drawing national and international competition, the Jersey Fresh was a qualifier for…
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Princeton School for Boys Launches iPad App to Solve Transition Dilemma in K-12 Writing Instruction
By HMPR Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, an all boys school for grades Junior Kindergarten through grade 8, is pleased to announce the release of a new iPad app co-developed between two faculty members and software development company IT Launchpad, LLC out of Framingham, MA. The iPad app is called Outline Pro and is…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Girls’ lacrosse team clinches fourth GMC title
By Maria Riegel, Special Writer The girls’ varsity lacrosse team won the Greater Middlesex Conference Championships May 10, beating Old Bridge 12-3. ”The finals at Old Bridge on Thursday were outstanding,” Athletic Director Elaine McGrath said. “We won 12-3 and it was our fourth consecutive GMC Championship.” The girls also won the semi-final game in…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Teens can enroll for Police Week in July
Somerset County high schoolers interested in police work are invited to attend the free “Police Youth Week” from July 23 to 27. Registration must be received by June 15. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy, 402 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough. The program seeks…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: PA chemical fire stench prompts local precautions
Robbinsville advises residents to stay indoors if possible ROBBINSVILLE — The stench from a Wednesday morning fire at Dow Chemical in Bristol, Pennsylvania has drifted into Mercer County and prompted the township to issue an advisory for residents to stay indoors if possible. Robbinsville Township officials advised schools and local businesses to keep their windows…
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HILLSBOROUGH: College students share news of accomplishments
Joe Giblin Hillsborough’s Sarah Merolla is fourth from left at a scholarship reception at CBLS in Kingston on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (Photo/Joe Giblin)
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MANVILLE: Levee along river raises flood worries
Residents in the flood-ravaged Lost Valley section are becoming increasingly worried about a levee that has risen across the Millstone River in Franklin Township. They fear the levee, which they say has risen significantly over the last few months, will keep future floodwater from spilling over its natural flood plain, and back up more water…
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ALLENTOWN: Borough cracking down on teenage loitering
By Nicole Malczan, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — Parents of teens under 18 who repeatedly violate a new anti-loitering ordinance aimed at minors could face a stiff fine and a requirement to perform community service. The Borough Council adopted an ordinance May 8 intended to help police officers deal with groups of unsupervised minors who have…
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LAWRENCE: Groups gather to celebrate sustainability
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Belinda Silver watched as her son and daughter, Jason and Jessica Romero-Silver, carefully looked over the goodies at the “Lucy’s Free Market” table Saturday afternoon at the Lawrence Nature Center. The 7-year-old twins picked up several items, trying to decide what to keep. The items which booth-minder Anne Demarais…
