Category: archives
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Author to address Harvest of Hope
By: centraljersey.com NAMI Mercer will host its second annual Harvest of Hope conference on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville. This education event is open to consumers, their families, and the general public. This year’s theme, "Keeping Joy Alive" is inspired by a holistic approach to…
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NEW EGYPT: Field hockey starts 4-for-4
Nicholson happy with team’s debut By Zoe Crain, Special Writer Katie Nicholson has a 100 percent win rate as head coach for New Egypt field hockey. Granted, her Warrior team has only played four games, but Nicholson feels that their “undefeated” record is nothing to be overlooked. ”So far, I’m very happy with my team,”…
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Thanks offered to YMCA
By: centraljersey.com As a full-time working mother, it has been a challenge to raise my two children. From their infant years to their toddler years to their school years, I have relied on the support of child-care providers. My children have been enrolled in such programs as day care, kindergarten enrichment, before- and after-school care…
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WEST AMWELL: South Hunterdon soccer opens with a winning week
Jonathan Wendeborn, booting the ball after another save.
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John Saccenti
By: centraljersey.com Everyone has seen it – medicine cabinets filled with expired prescription medications, old pills and even older cough syrup. While most know that these medications can be dangerous, nearly everyone knows that simply pouring them down the toilet isn’t an option. On Sept. 25, people will have no excuse to not empty their…
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Dysfunctional Listening: Effects on K-12 Student Achievement
By Alan R. Ehrlich Most of us know that listening is the key to learning with children spending upwards of 70% of their day in listening activities, yet we ignore the fact that they receive virtually no instruction in this critical skill. Our ability to listen is assumed and is generally measured by the simple…
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Two men charged with burglarizing car
By: centraljersey.com MONROE – Two Monroe men were charged with burglary and related charges after police saw them in the parking lot of a local restaurant where a car had been broken into. Police said that on Sept. 16 at about 3:30 p.m., there was "suspicious activity" in the parking lot in the area of…
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Flu shots will be given Sept. 29
By: centraljersey.com Influenza immunizations will be given free to Hopewell Valley residents 65 and older on Sept. 29, from 1-3:30 p.m., at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road. Titusville. All Valley residents, ages 18-64, also can get vaccinated for seasonal flu for a fee of $12. Only cash or checks payable to…
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GUEST COLUMN: Things one needs to know about bed bugs
Suzanne Rose, health educator, Hopewell Township Health Department Bed bugs were once a common public health pest problem worldwide that declined in incidence through the mid- 1900’s. Recently bed bugs have undergone a dramatic resurgence and there are worldwide reports of increasing numbers of infestations. Bed bugs are great travelers; they are readily transported via…
