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HAMILTON: Firefighter retires after decades of service
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Firefighter Linwood “Woody” Emmons, 64, officially retired from his post on July 31 after 42 years of service. ”I will miss everything there is about fire fighting and most of all the firefighters, EMTs and police officers that I have worked side by side with all these years,” said…
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FLORENCE: Police to crack down on impaired driving
Law enforcement officers from the Florence Township Police Department will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the 2014 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Beginning Aug. 15 and running through Sept. 1, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols, looking for motorists…
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MANVILLE: Success of parish festival due primarily to volunteers
Bishop Paul Bootkoski of the Diocese of Metuchen enjoyed pizza fritz at the Sacred Heart Carnival last week. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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LAWRENCE: Township to provide loans to fix residences
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township homeowners whose house needs new windows, new siding or a new heating system or a new roof may be able to tap into a special fund to pay for those repairs — if they meet certain income requirements. Aimed at low- and moderate-income households, the Lawrence Township Home…
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SOMERSET: Josh Pressley will resign with Patriots, then retire
Josh Pressley, one of the best hitters to play for the Somerset Patriots, will be honored at the Aug. 9 game.
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LAWRENCE: Mrs. G breaks ground on its new home
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With a gentle push on the shovel Tuesday afternoon, Debbie Schaeffer and Darren Braunstein broke ground for the renovation to the Worldwide Wholesale Floor Coverings building to accommodate Mrs. G TV and Appliances. Mrs. G TV & Appliance moved into temporary quarters in another part of the Worldwide Wholesale Floor…
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MANVILLE: Plenty of summer left for recreation
Swim for free, watch movie at pool on Friday night By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer There is still plenty of summer left to enjoy and Manville Recreation has programs and events to fill up days and nights. Most of the events will be held at Memorial or Cooper pools or parks. Recreation Director Stephanie…
