Category: archives
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MANVILLE: Knights come through again for ARC
Manville Knights of Columbus members, from left, Tony Scarpantonio, Andy Hando (with check), and John Nieliwocki give $675 to Lauren Panarella, the executive director of ARC. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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HAMILTON: Community to organize against neighborhood crime
The township will hold its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Hamilton Township Police Headquarters. The free event will take place at 1270 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road from 5-8 p.m. and will feature fun activities, displays and entertainment for families and children to enjoy. National Night Out helps to strengthen the…
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JAMESBURG: Superintendent ready to make progress
By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer JAMESBURG — New school Superintendent Brian Betze says he is ready to move the school district forward. Mr. Betze started his contract on July 1, taking over from former superintendent and Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School principal Dr. Gail Verona. Having worked in 26 years in public education, Mr. Betze…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Rise helps needy
Group provides meals, clothing to poor By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer Rise, the non-profit social service organization in Mercer County, has been helping residents of Hightstown and East Windsor for decades. This summer has seen more help, with extended hours at their Greater Goods Thrift Store on Rogers Avenue, and free meals offered twice for…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police academy ends summer season
Last week concluded three one-week sessions of the South Brunswick Police Department’s Youth Academy. According to Police Chief Raymond Hayducka, the program is in it’s 14th year and has enrolled over 1,500 area youngsters. "It is the crown jewel of the state and shows our commitment to the youth of this area. Other jurisdictions charge…
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JAMESBURG: Board picks leaders for schools
By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer JAMESBURG — Board of Education selected new principals for the middle school and elementary school, despite some hesitation. Midway through the July 24 meeting, and after an executive session, a principal at John F. Kennedy Elementary was still not picked. However from that same private session, the board was able…
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GUEST COLUMN: Muslims gather to aid Palestine
By Erum Waheed In the month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide break fast at the time of sunset. On Thursday evening, July 24, a group of 250 supporters of Islamic Relief USA from many surrounding towns gathered at Shahnawaz banquet hall in Edison to break fast at 8:30 p.m., and raise funds for the humanitarian crisis…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Council approves new bond
By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The Borough Council approved a $170,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements despite some residents’ concerns over the types of vehicles being purchased and underutilized vehicles. “We face an ideal opportunity right now,” said Keith LePrevost at the July 21 meeting. “I’m the first one to be willing…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: AUGUST 1
Wednesdays Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Mondays Free Memoir Writing Classes. All welcome. Every Monday 1:30 –4 p.m., Main floor…
