Category: archives
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Library to have ‘Snowy Day Stories’ for children
By: centraljersey.com Great news for that sweet dog, Macy, featured in this column a few weeks ago! Jill Westerberg reports she was adopted last week after spending five months in a shelter. Jill said, "Unfortunately, though, a lot more dogs have just entered the shelter. The work is never finished!" *** Tomorrow, Jan. 22 at…
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Justin Feil
By: centraljersey.com There have only been seven four-time individual wrestling champions in the 35-year history of the Somerset County Tournament. Hillsborough High School senior T.J. Guidice became the sixth when he won a 12-2 major decision over Bound Brook’s Ricky Ash in the 145-pound championship Saturday. Later, Bound Brook’s Andrew Campolattano became the seventh in…
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Somerset among recipients of governor’s awards
By: centraljersey.com Somerset County was among 13 individuals, organizations and companies recognized recently for their outstanding environmental performance, programs and projects during the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards. "The projects and individuals being honored exemplify my administration’s commitment to protect the environment," Gov. Chris Christie said. "We can all learn from these folks who are taking…
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Rich Fisher
By: centraljersey.com The Hopewell Valley girls swim team could just missed gaining its second consecutive Colonial Valley Conference swimming title Tuesday, but first-year coach Karen Upperco is still pleased with how the season is going so far. "I’m very happy with how the team is doing," said the former Bulldog standout. "Every swimmer has dropped…
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Mary Brienza
By: centraljersey.com SOUTH BRUNSWICK – While most township students had Monday off, the Noor-Ul Iman Islamic school in Monmouth Junction held a half day of classes to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., then gave students an opportunity to volunteer in honor of the slain civil rights leader. Volunteering students worked in the all-purpose…
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Briefs
By: centraljersey.com Registration for Hopewell Valley Lacrosse, a youth lacrosse program for girls and boys in grades 3-8, is being held for the Spring season through Feb. 12. Returning players and interested newcomers must complete the registration process at www.hovallax.com. For more information, visit the website or email [email protected].
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LAEF plans March 26 auction and benefit party in New Hope
The Lambertville Area Education Foundation (LAEF) will hold its 10th annual Auction and Benefit Party at the Eagle Fire Company Banquet Hall, New Hope, on March 26. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to give attendees plenty of time to examine the full range of auction items. The event will feature both a silent and…
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Long, Radice lead 6th-grade girls
By: centraljersey.com The Hopewell Valley 6th-grade girls travel basketball team took a 20-14 win over Monroe to raise their record to 3-2. Kirsten Long and Megan Radice led the way with six points each, while Juliana Melusky 93), Kelley Quinlan, Ava Tartaglia (2) and Gabrielle Kszak (1) also hit the score sheet. Elyse Nardozza, Niamh…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Peddie panel project
Will reduce strain on local power grid HIGHTSTOWN Peddie School will begin producing solar energy for the first time through the use of solar panels installed on the roof of its athletic center and constructed over a detention basin on campus. The project is expected to produce 1 million kilowatts per year, more than…
