Category: archives
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SPRINGFIELD: Tractors rule roads during 4th annual CJTPA parade
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Tractors took the place of cars and other vehicles on local roadways July 13 during the fourth annual Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association parade. The 36-mile parade route started at the at Burlington County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m. and traveled through Jacksonville, Florence, Roebling, Hedding, Mansfield, Fieldsboro, Bordentown, Crosswicks,…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Construction company reports damage, theft
A construction company working on South Branch Road reported July 12 that sometime in the previous week that two of their construction machines were damaged, and a construction trailer was reportedly broken into and graffiti was spraypainted on it. A heater, valued at $300, was missing from the trailer. Damage to the equipment was valued…
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STATE WE’RE IN: Barnegat Bay: A Jersey jewel in peril
By Michele Byers Barnegat Bay, a favorite destination in this state we’re in, is famous for crabbing, fishing, swimming, sailing and boating. But in recent years, Barnegat Bay has been in decline. For decades, scientists have warned that an overload of nutrients — specifically, nitrogen and phosphorus found in fertilizers and also acid rain —…
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LAWRENCE-HOPEWELL: LHT, county hosts Super Moon Bike Ride
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail and the Mercer County Parks Commission are hosting the first-ever Super Moon Bike Ride at Mercer Meadows on Aug. 10, the night of a confluence of celestial events – a "super moon" and Perseid meteor shower. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. at Rosedale Park (located off Federal City Road in…
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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: JULY 31
By Peg Dotson The Trinity United Methodist Church at 1285 Hornberger Ave. in Roebling is hosting a pasta dinner and salad bar fundraiser on Aug. 23 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets cost $8. Children 5 years old and younger can attend for free. For more information or tickets in advance, call 609-499-4809. Florence Preschool is now…
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WEST AMWELL: Animal Alliance hopes to lure cat adopters with lower rates
Cats as adorable as Maestro can be adopted for a discounted fee through Aug. 10.
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MANVILLE: Softball team plays ball to help Monto family
Many Manville women came together in the Jack’s Kids softball tournament for the benefit of the family of James and Brittany Monto, parents of little Alexander. They are at bottom right in photo. (Photo courtesy of Monto family)
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POLICE BLOTTER: ROBBINSVILLE
Five weed whackers, six leaf blowers, one chainsaw and other pieces of landscaping equipment with a total value of $7,600 were stolen from the 1100 block of Route 130 between July 3 and July 7. The Robbinsville Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating the theft. Samantha Cruz, 18, of Robbinsville, was charged with possession of marijuana…
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BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: JULY 31
3rd Tues. of the Month The Bordentown City Green Team meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Road. Meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there. Reach the Green Team at [email protected]. Through Fri., Aug. 1 The Holy Cross Lutheran…
