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Renowned Substance Abuse Expert and Psychologist Shatter Marijuana Myths
By the American College of Orgonomy RENOWNED SUBSTANCE ABUSE EXPERT AND PSYCHOLOGIST SHATTER MARIJUANA MYTHS Princeton, NJ – March 1, 2012 “Marijuana is harmless because it’s just a plant. It’s natural.” “You can’t get addicted to pot.” “Alcohol is much more dangerous than marijuana.” These and other common misconceptions about marijuana use will be discussed…
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MANVILLE: Hoodja captures first all-around in sectional
Brooke Hoodja, a 5th grader at Roosevelt School in Manville, stands on the podium after she captured first place all-around with a career-high score at the Garden State Classic Invitational on Feb. 12.
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ROBBINSVILLE: Planning Board votes to appeal Sharbell case
By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE The Planning Board voted 7-1 last week to appeal Superior Court Judge Linda Feinberg’s ruling that allowed Sharbell to proceed with plans to convert 150 yet-to-be built senior units to housing for families of all ages. The developer’s so-called conversion application for the Gordon-Simpson tract project off Gordon…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Shawn Sochacki begins Marine duty
PFC Shawn P. Sochacki, 19, of Hillsborough graduated from U.S. Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., on Dec. 9. The 2011 graduate of Hillsborough High School completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training as one of 78 recruits in Training Platoon 3101. Following 10 days home on leave and five days of recruiter…
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COLUMBUS: Wrestlers advance to AC
Melton, Stinson, McTamney qualify for TOC By Ken Weingartner, Special Writer Cody Melton accomplished two goals on his way to Atlantic City. First, Melton joined his brother, R.J., as one of only four wrestlers at Northern Burlington High to accumulate at least 100 wins. Second, the senior heavyweight won the Region VII championship and punched…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Buckley Lane area sewer project dumped
Residents criticize proposed special sewer assessments By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council voted down a $1.6 million project to bring sewer lines to 30 homes in the Buckley Lane area after many of the affected residents balked at the special sewer assessments they would have to pay. The ordinance unanimously rejected…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Senior citizens news, week of March 1
Senior Corner CHAPTER A Chapter A meets the first Thursday of the month in the municipal complex. We are open to new members. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., alIowing you time to review the trips we offer. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Coffee and doughnuts are served at meeting’s end. Dick Meier is our…
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ROBBINSVILLE: State police probe crash of horse trailer, big rigs
A multi-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Robbinsville on Monday involving two large tractor-trailers and a pickup truck towing a horse trailer is under investigation by state police. Three drivers and four animals sustained minor injuries in the pileup, which occurred just south of Exit 7A and caused massive traffic delays in the…
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WWFM The Classical Network Introduces "A Tempo": New Public Affairs Show Focuses on Trends and Issues in the Performing Arts
By Rosa Johnson Brown WEST WINDSOR, NJ – WWFM The Classical Network is pleased to announce the launch of A Tempo, a new public affairs program that focuses on issues and trends in the world of the performing arts. The show, hosted by Rachel Katz, will examine some of the ways the performing arts, primarily…
