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WASHINGTON CROSSING: Pidcock family group celebrates 101 years
At its August reunion, the Pidcock Family Association elected a new president, adopted bylaws and heard a re-enactor talk about why Hessian soldiers came to North America in 1776 to help King George III suppress the American Revolution. Organized in 1913, the association held its reunion at the General John Sullivan Pavilion in Washington Crossing…
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MANVILLE: Resident recognizes, rebuffs scam try
Police blotter, week of Aug. 25-31 A resident of West Frech Avenue reported at 3:02 p.m. Aug. 25 that he received a call from someone claiming to be an IRS agent requesting that he send money. He knew it was a scam and did not release any information. It was reported to police as a…
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September 20 Franklin Day Festival in Colonial Park to Bring Something Fun for Everyone
By Susan Rash SOMERSET, N.J., September 5, 2014 — Live music, vendors, artists, craftspeople, dance performances, great food, children’s activities and more will entertain attendees at the Franklin Day Festival on Saturday, September 20 from 12-7 p.m. All are invited to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to relax, have fun and enjoy a…
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Murata Machinery USA Introduces New ML400L Shaft Turning Machine
By 1888pressrelease (1888 PressRelease) Murata Machinery introduces a longer version of the Muratec ML400 shaft turning machine – the ML400L. The ML400L expands the automated turning of shaft parts up to 570 mm (22.4") in length and up to 200 mm (7.9") in diameter. Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC – Murata Machinery USA, Inc., a leading manufacturer…
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EAST WINDSOR: Pursuing pageant dreams
Local girls heading to national competition By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Dreams do come true for little girls and young ladies in the tri-state area thanks to the Miss Next Level Youth Pageant & Mentoring Program (NLYPageant). "It’s an honor to represent our state," said Faith Skinner, mother of Zoe Skinner, 6.…
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MANVILLE: School business reporting praised
The Manville Public School District is one of only 21 school districts in the state to receive the certificate of excellence in financial reporting for the 2013-14 school year from the Association of School Business Officials International, based in Reston, Va. Manville is the only district in Somerset County within the last few years that…
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YMCA names Gaffney as swim coach
The Hunterdon County YMCA has named Ray Gaffney as the head coach of the Stingrays swim team. From 1999-2013, Gaffney coached the Tappan Zee High School boys and girls swim teams. Under his leadership, the boys won back-to-back state titles in 2010 and 2011. Gaffney coached eight All-American swimmers, more than 10 national swimmers and…
