Category: archives
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BORDENTOWN: Gymnast endures injuries to compete
By Amber Cox, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The life of a gymnast is different from other athletes, especially when the gymnast is still working her way through high school. Jenna Williams, 17, a junior at Bordentown Regional High School, goes to school every day and then goes straight to the gym when school is…
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Despite Rocky Economy, Young Graduates Find Ways to Succeed
By: Framework Media Strategies (Woodbridge, N.J.)—Now that the Class of 2011 has said goodbye to their respective colleges and universities, the all-too familiar script of seeking employment amidst an unpredictable economy awaits them. However they are not alone; the last three U.S. graduating classes have encountered a similar scenario, including those in 2009. “When I…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Fruitful evenings to bloom at Farmers’ Market
By Doug Carman, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN – The fruit and vegetable stands are back this summer. The first Friday in June marks the beginning of the third annual Farmers’ Market in Hightstown. The seasonal, community event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday evening until September. Christopher Moraitis, one of the organizers behind the Farmers’ Market,…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Settlement reached in softball suit
By Doug Carman, Staff Writer A Plainsboro student who was injured after sliding onto third base during a game at Melvin Kreps Middle School recently reached a settlement with East Windsor Regional School District, her attorney confirmed Wednesday. Kerry Shanaberger’s attorney, James O’Donohue of Princeton-based Hill Wallack LLP, declined to provide details of the settlement…
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ROBBINSVILLE: No added pressure for Ravens softball
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The Robbinsville High School softball team has faced pressure all season, so being the top seed in Central Jersey Group II isn’t anything too different. The Ravens stayed unbeaten at 21-0 with a 5-0 win in the quarterfinals over No. 9 seed Carteret last Thursday. ”I think that us…
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MANSFIELD: Committee approves cut
By Amerb Cox, Staff Writer MANSFIELD — The Township Committee unanimously amended the introduced budget to cut $90,000 on May 25. Residents voted down the township referendum question to raise $90,000 to fund and sustain the Mansfield Township First Aid Squad by a vote of 761-391. Mayor Arthur Puglia said the ambulances will continue to…
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EAST WINDSOR: Joshua Harr Shane Foundation uplifts children, military
By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor EAST WINDSOR – The Joshua Harr Shane Foundation is keeping true to its mantra “to bring smiles and hope to others.” The local nonprofit recently donated 9,332 pieces of golf equipment to soldiers serving overseas. Since January, it spent $3,000 to purchase and donate phone cards for military personnel deployed…
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POLICE BEAT: Week of June 2
Florence Darrell Counts, 24, of Willingboro, was charged with a failure to appear warrant for child support, failure to appear warrant for civil contempt, burglary, criminal trespass and resisting arrest on May 24. Police observed Mr. Counts walking in the area of the police station were able to locate two outstanding warrants on him,…
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Educate our children to care for animals
Vivian Jasinski, Manville I presume that our newspaper will receive many letters from people who attended the Cole Bros. Circus this week. I attended also. And I’ll begin my letter by saying that when it ended, I said “this was the best circus I’ve ever seen!” But all the while I was saying that, my…
