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HIGHTSTOWN: Police Beat
Police were seeking a man who stole two bottles of rum valued at $64 from the Family Wines and Liquor Store on Stockton Street at about 6:33 p.m. July 14. Police said the man grabbed the bottles and ran from the store. He was described as a dark-skinned black man of slender build, about 20…
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Peddie Lake swim canceled after rain
By: Vic Monaco – Managing Editor HIGHTSTOWN – The Friday Night Swim was canceled last week due to high bacteria levels in Peddie Lake. Test results from the water sample taken July 14 after heavy rain the day before and overnight came back at an estimated more-than-10,000 colonies per 100 milliliters of water, according to…
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Police beat
East Windsor By: centraljersey.com Renee Rodrigues, 48, of Jamesburg, was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, and failure to maintain lane. Police said they responded at 1:03 a.m. to a report of a vehicle traveling east in the western lanes of Route 33. Police said they arrived to find Ms. Rodrigues’…
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Have trouble sleeping? That can be depressing
By: Kristine Snodgrass – Staff Writer A recently published study on sleep deprivation among Princeton High School students found that the majority of those who don’t get enough sleep are also suffering from depression symptoms. The results indicate that parents should look closely at their teen’s sleep patterns if they’re suffering from mood disorders, according…
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Baseball, social media and creativity help the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey connect with New Jersey residents
The Eye Bank’s New Mascot, Iggy
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CRANBURY: Gourgaud Gallery booked through 2012
Maria Prato, Staff Writer CRANBURY — Finding an empty spot on Gourgaud Gallery’s walls could be difficult for any up and coming artists since the schedule has been booked through 2012. In addition to the packed 2012 schedule, artists already have requested the space for January, February, June, September and December of 2013. ”With seven…
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JAMESBURG: Police get new camera
Maria Prato, Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The booking process at the Jamesburg Police Department just stepped into a new era of technology as it recently welcomed a Sega MorphoTrack camera to its collection of crime-fighting tools. ”Now we can share (mug shots) with other departments,” said Lt. James Craparotta, a member of the force. The…
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EAST WINDSOR: Police Beat
Renee Rodrigues, 48, of Jamesburg, was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, careless driving, and failure to maintain lane. Police said they responded at 1:03 a.m. to a report of a vehicle traveling east in the western lanes of Route 33. Police said they arrived to find Ms. Rodrigues’ car partially on the…
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PACF funds retirement series
By: centraljersey.com The Princeton Senior Resource Center has been awarded a grant of $15,000 from the Princeton Area Community Foundation for its Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers programs. Engaged Retirement & Encore Careers programs are focused on employees in the 55-70 age cohorts, although its programs are open to everyone. The program offers a broad…
