Category: archives
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CRANBURY: Township welcomes Goetz, elects Cook as mayor
Mayor David Cook is sworn in to his new position as mayor by Sen. Linda Greenstein. He is joined by his daughter, Olivia, and his son, Jack. Staff photo by David Kilby.
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ROBBINSVILLE: RHS captures Over the River Classic
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Amanda Orlak wasn’t letting anything stop her from a first holiday tournament championship. The Robbinsville High School senior overcame a sprained ankle that cost her the fourth quarter of the opener to record a second double-double to help propel the Raven girls basketball team to a 52-44 win over…
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FLORENCE: Flashes, Greyhounds claim hoops titles
By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group The Florence High boys basketball team could get used to this. For the second straight year, the Flashes used the holiday break at the end of the year to win a tournament title, defeating Bordentown, 69-47, in the championship game of the Michael J. Tucker Tournament at Bordentown. Kevin…
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EAST WINDSOR: A look back at the Santa ride through township
By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Last month, sirens were heard resounding throughout the township as the annual Santa Ride took the streets. Santa Claus had come to town and he wasn’t in his typical sleigh but rather riding on top of an East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 engine truck. Firefighters…
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MONROE: Wishes come true inside Wishing Place
One of the entrance hall’s simulated stained-glass windows of The Wishing Place. Photo by Amy Batista.
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POLICE BLOTTER
Lambertville police reported: — Ronald Maximov, 55, address unknown, is facing charges after resisting arrest on Dec. 27. Officer Kenneth Housman spotted Mr. Maximov, who was known to have a warrant for his arrest, on Bridge Street at 8:45 p.m. The warrant was issued by Hunterdon County for violation of his probation. As the officer…
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Matt Wong – LIVE at Hopewell Valley Vineyards
By Matt Wong Music On February 4, 2012, 14 year old guitarist and songwriter Matt Wong from West Windsor, NJ will be appearing at Hopewell Valley Vineyards in Pennington, NJ at 6 PM. The show will feature his solo set with Rebop and Anker supporting. Matt Wong discovered his passion for the guitar at age…
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MANVILLE: Fire department to get $28,500 federal grant
The Manville Fire Department will receive $28,500 for operations and safety from a federal grant, according to U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez. The funding will come through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Eligible uses of this grant funding include investments in training, equipment, vehicle acquisition,…
