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Join Winter Festival Parade
By: centraljersey.com It’s time to get ready for the Winter Festival Parade, which will take place on Jan. 29 at noon, starting in New Hope and continuing over the bridge into Lambertville. Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate in this community event. Participation is free, and options include marching with your group, or…
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MANVILLE: Youth group progressing with service, spirituality
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The newly formed Youth Group of Sacred Heart and Christ the King churches is already off to a great start with youth helping community members, learning spirituality and having some fun. Organizers Sarina Urban and Melissa Reilly-Grecco along with their other committee members have had three successful meeting so…
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SENIOR CORNER: Week of Jan. 13
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW located on Washington Avenue. The club is open to new members who are residents of Manville, age 60 or older, and age 55 if disabled. * * * Canned goods or non-perishable food items will continue to be…
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County police chief’s group names 2011 officers
By: centraljersey.com The Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association announced the names of its new Executive Board members for 2011. Members will be sworn to their new positions during a banquet Jan. 27 at the Cafe Madison, 33 Lafayette St., Riverside. Riverside Police Chief Paul Tursi will take to oath of office of president., Florence…
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Amber Cox
By: centraljersey.com CHESTERFIELD – No, earthdogs are not glorified vegan frankfurters or biodegradable tennis shoes. Earthdogs were popularized in England where farmers got tired of chicken-killing foxes and trained small dogs to find the varmints in their foxholes and chase them out -something the dogs like to do anyway. Locally, Bordentown-Crosswicks Road resident Jo Ann…
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Elks fish fry
By: centraljersey.com Friday, Jan. 14 – New Egypt Elks will hold a fish fry from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elks lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt. Three-piece fish dinner, $10; two-piece fish dinner, $9; three-piece chicken dinner, $9; two-piece chicken dinner, $8; all children’s dinners, $5. All dinners include all-you-can-eat salad, cole slaw,…
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Federal Student Aid form available
By: centraljersey.com HARRISBURG – Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks) reminds students and families that the 2011-12 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online. The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal grants, the need-based Pennsylvania State Grant, many scholarships, reduced-cost federal student loans, work-study programs, and many school-based student aid programs. Completing a FAFSA is…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Jan. 13
Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to: [email protected] before…
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Manville Rec wrestlers battle Ridge
Manville Rec wrestling hosted Ridge on Saturday. Nick Lombardino at 50 pounds came out strong and with a takedown and near fall took a 4-0 lead into the second period. Going into the third he led 6-0. With a quick escape and then a takedown he had his pin at 2:57 of the match. At…
