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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Schools use magic to make bullies disappear

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Schools use magic to make bullies disappear

    Photo by Kim Spinelli Magician Cris Johnson uses his talents to make students aware of bullying.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Schools use magic to make bullies disappear

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Schools use magic to make bullies disappear

    By Kim Spinelli, Special Writer Brunswick Acres Elementary School students spent Monday morning doing the "Toilet Paper Dance," watching $1 bills turned into $5, water change color, and much more during magician and youth keynote speaker Cris Johnson’s assembly "No Bullies Allowed!" His goal? To convey the messages of self-respect and acceptance. His magic-with-a-message program…

  • MONROE: Octoberfest brings autumn spirit to Monroe

    MONROE: Octoberfest brings autumn spirit to Monroe

    Amy Batista, Special Writer    MONROE — Hundreds of residents came out to enjoy the autumn day weather and take part in the 18th annual Octoberfest this past Sunday at the Monroe Township Community Center on Monmouth Road, hosted by the Monroe Township Recreation Department.    Families along with grandparents and their grandchildren filled the streets. They…

  • Walking tour of Taylorsville set

       WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. — For most of its history, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, was known by a different name — Taylorsville.    On Oct. 29 and 30 from 1-2:30 p.m., the public can take a walking tour and learn more about this historic 19th century village that sits at the corner of Route 532 and River Road.…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: ‘Officer’ makes 100th arrest

    By Amber Cox, Special Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY — An officer on the police force has made the 100-arrest mark.    K-9 Officer Terri, a Belgian Malinois, was honored Monday following her 100th arrest for a controlled dangerous substance.    Her handler is Sgt. Matthew Simmons. Perry Parks is the trainer.    ”Perry was the trainer, and he was…

  • SENIOR MENUS

    Oct. 20-27    All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance.    The value of each meal is $5.10. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same…

  • Diocese of Metuchen to celebrate White Mass in honor of Health Care Professionals

    By Erin Friedlander Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will be the celebrant at the annual White Mass offered in thanksgiving for Health Care Professionals on Sunday, October 30. The Mass will be held at noon at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 32 Elm Avenue, Metuchen. The Very Rev. John N. Fell, STD, Episcopal Vicar…

  • PET TALK: The old adage: ‘You get what you pay for’

    By Dr. Daniel Eubanks    In today’s bureaucratic society, we’re all familiar with the abundance of government agencies mandating inspections of everything from septic systems to Boeing 747s. These organizations issue licenses and permits, all of which are ostensibly for our own protection. It is to ensure that everyone is doing his or her job properly.…

  • ALLENTOWN: Redbirds coming on strong

    Millar, defense help boys soccer to big start By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Bob Millar was a little nervous about the way things started this year for the Allentown High School boys soccer team, but he kept his faith in the Redbirds.    The senior goalie’s confidence has been rewarded as he recorded his sixth…