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HILLSBOROUGH: Drunken-driving crackdown set
In an effort to crack down on drunken driving during the holiday season, the Hillsborough Township Police Department will participate in the annual Over the Limit, Under Arrest statewide campaign. The program will run from Monday through Jan. 2, with local and state police conducting sobriety checkpoints at undisclosed locations in addition to looking for…
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Smolinka aids Syracuse XC
By: centraljersey.com Hillsborough High graduate Ashley Smolinka finished third overall to help the Syracuse University women’s cross country team to a first place finish in the John Reif Memorial earlier this season at Cornell University. Smolinka, a freshman, finished with a time of 19:02.5 for the 5,000-meter course.
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HILLSBOROUGH: Teens targeting cancer: 8th-grader raising funds in mom’s memory
Stephen Wurst, 13, has helped raise $28,000 for Laurie’s Legacy, a fund established in memory of his mother, Laurie Parlin, who died of breast cancer last year. (Staff photo by Andrew Corselli)
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Dog walk hours change
By: centraljersey.com BASKING RIDGE – The Saturday dog walks at Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable have made the annual changeover to morning hours. The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable host the weekly event on the stable grounds at 256 S. Maple Ave. Check-in time for owners and their pets will begin at 10:15…
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WEST AMWELL: Septic law vote slated Dec. 16
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL — An upcoming Board of Health vote to amend an ordinance that governs septic systems could mark “closed” on the long dispute between the township and a prominent local family. The board is expected to vote Dec. 16 on an amendment to the reserve septic ordinance. The amendment…
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’Taste of Lambertville’ is a great success!
Tom Martin, president The eighth annual “A Taste of Lambertville” was held on Nov. 19. Showcasing merchants, restaurants, B&Bs and businesses, the event was another great success due to the generosity of the participants. Restaurants & caterers included: Baker’s Treat, Bell’s Tavern, Cabot Creamery, Caffe Galleria & City Market, The Chocolate Box, Hamilton’s Grill…
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Youth Group plans Christmas party
By: centraljersey.com The next meeting of the Christ the King and Sacred Heart Youth Group will begin with Mass on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Christ the King Church. A 4:30 p.m. Mass will be followed by a dinner and Youth Group Christmas party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Students in grades six through 12 are…
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Moving election would be ‘win-win situation’
Joseph Schiavino, Robbinsville At its Nov. 11 meeting, the Robbinsville Township Council discussed whether to move the May municipal election to coincide with the November general election. Council President Sheree McGowan rightly points out that this would save money and increase the voter turnout. However, the three council members who would stand for re-election are…
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Mary Ellen Zangara
By: centraljersey.com It was 30 years later and the Manville High School Class of 1980 gathered Saturday night for its reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Somerset. Forty-three members of the class came to reminisce about the high school years and catch up with others. Class President Michele DiBello welcomed everyone, saying, "Hi! Thank…
