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Dr. Michael Skelly
By: centraljersey.com This week in 1776, City of Bordentown resident Thomas Paine, was called on by General George Washington to turn the tide of soldiers enlisted in the colonial army who were deserting or refusing to re-enlist. The Colonial forces had suffered several defeats and narrow escapes from thousands of professional British soldiers and their…
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John Tredrea
By: centraljersey.com HOPEWELL – The Hopewell Township Committee voted 4-1 Dec. 13 to urge state government to preserve the D&R Canal Commission. The commission is a state agency that oversees the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park and the natural corridor through which it passes. After much discussion, Mayor Michael Markulec cast the no vote,…
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True spirit of Christmas
By: centraljersey.com This time of the year, I’m usually more partial to Ebeneezer Scrooge than Bob Crachit and just not because the former is a small business owner trying to stay fiscally afloat in an economy that seems determined to turn him into a jobless at-will employee. Still, there is something to be said for…
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Holiday events at Pennington Market
By: centraljersey.com Pennington Quality Market’s scheduled holiday entertainment includes: PJ’s Balloons’ Christmas Holiday Balloons (Dec. 23 from 2-6 p.m., Dec. 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.); Wayne, the Biggest Elf on Earth and Santa (Dec. 23 from 2-6 p.m., and Dec. 24 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.); PQM’s Mummertime Band music (Dec. 23 from 2-6 p.m. and…
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BORDENTOWN CITY
By: centraljersey.com Darlene Schilling, 61, of Bordentown Township, was charged with careless driving, reckless driving and driving while intoxicated on Dec. 7 around 8 p.m. Police responded to a rear-end collision at Crosswicks Street and Routes 130 and 206. No serious injuries were reported. Ms. Schilling was released to a family member pending a future…
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MANVILLE: Weston students get test of holiday around the world
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Students at Weston School took a short trip Friday to a few different countries for the annual Holidays Around the World day. The youngsters spent the morning learning all about four different countries in each grade level with activities, crafts, stories and tasting foods. The teachers picked which country…
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SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR: January 2011
The Manville Senior Center operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services has announced its January program schedule. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Call 908-526-0175 for lunch reservations by 11 a.m. the day before you wish to come. The center is at South Third Avenue and is open…
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MANSFIELD: Sweet treats will greet families on Christmas
By Amber Cox, Staff Writer MANSFIELD – At a time for giving during the holiday season, Mansfield Elementary School participated in a “Sweet Sock-A-Thon” on Dec. 17. Students began collecting socks and candy on Dec. 6 and assembled sock gifts for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission (ACRM). One local family has been…
