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SOUTH COUNTY: Farm crops draw keen competition at fair
There were a total of 89 entries in farm crops at the Hunterdon County 4-H & Agricultural Fair this year, with keen competition in the "Grass Hay" classes, as well as tall sunflowers with eight entries. The tallest sunflower was entered by Simon Siliverdis, with the entry by John Siliverdis coming in second. They are…
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MANSFIELD: Woman stabbed in motel fight
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor MANSFIELD — A 23-year-old Bordentown woman has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old woman at the Riverfront Motel. The incident occurred at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at 5303 Route 130, where police located the victim who had a stab wound to the upper portion of her…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Library sets September programs
ROBBINSVILLE — The local branch of the Mercer County Library System has scheduled adult and children’s programs in September. Grandparents and grandparents-to-be can bring themselves up-to-date on the latest in baby care when Princeton HealthCare System Community Education and Outreach presents "Grandparenting in the 21st Century" at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Topics will include…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Saving pets one lick at a time
Sloane Dorbert, 2, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, hugs her dog Ludo at the Vet-I-Care Foundation ice cream social fundraiser at NorthStar VETS in Robbinsville Aug. 29. Photo by Rebecca Nowalski
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Firefighters appreciate new safety tools
By Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters are feeling safer now thanks to a grant they received that funded the purchase of life-saving equipment. “Today we are here to receive a grant,” said Chief William Hartman. “It was through a grant written by Firefighter Kyle Asbrand that we were fortunate enough to be…
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HAMILTON: Septemberfest comes to Veterans Park on Sunday
HAMILTON — With new activity areas for children, a Peddlers Village-style crafters’ area for adults and a live radio broadcast, this year’s Septemberfest has more to offer the entire family. Mayor Kelly Yaede is inviting residents to enjoy this year’s Septemberfest on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hamilton Township’s Veterans…
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Archway Continues 2014 Growth Through the Second Quarter
By 1888pressrelease 1888PressRelease – Written premium up 22% with Alliance National Insurance Company Fort Washington, PA – Alliance National Insurance Company(ANIC) announced today that it has increased 2014 written premium by 22% versus year end 2013 figures. In addition, the premium growth is up 46% as compared to ANIC’s June 2013 financial statements. This growth…
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Fernbrook Farms to Host Annual 5K Farm Run
By Allison Kohler/Fernbrook Farms Environmental Education Center Chesterfield, NJ- Fernbrook Farms will host its second annual Fall 5K Farm Run on its 230-acre preserved farm on Sunday, September 28th. Runners aged 11 and up can participate in a 5K race through farm fields, forests, across a creek, and through a little mud. With fun obstacles…
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LAWRENCE: Permit issued to build controversial cell tower
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Cellco Partnership, which fought for a dozen years to gain approval for a cell tower on the Peterson’s Nursery property at 3730 Lawrenceville Road, has obtained a construction permit from Lawrence Township to build the tower. The construction permit was issued to the Cellco Partnership, which does business as…
