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  • Reader supports Bigley for Council

    Bob Brackett of Lawrence I have known Ginny Bigley for over 10 years. We met when I served as deputy chief of the Lawrenceville Fire Company. That is when I found out how much of a supporter Ginny was of the fire company and of her community.     Over the years we have becomes friends…

  • LAWRENCE: Police officer sought in scam

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Police are looking for a man who impersonated a police officer and left the Bed Bath and Beyond store at the Mercer Mall with a $481.49 cash refund at 5:20 p.m. Oct. 10, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department.     The man walked into the store and told…

  • SPRINGFIELD TOPICS: From the Oct. 22 edition

    Jen Kokotajlo Jen Kokotajlo     Tel: 410-7338     [email protected]    Deadline for submitting items for this article will now be Sunday evening. Anything submitted after may not be included in the following edition. Any questions please contact me, [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding. * * *    Springfield Recreation is now taking registrations for the 2009-2010…

  • LAWRENCE: Flu clinics focus on high-risk groups

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Ramping up its flu immunization program, the township Health Department has administered 810 doses of seasonal flu vaccine to senior citizens and high-risk individuals over the course of three clinics, according to health official Carol Chamberlain.     A fourth and final flu vaccination to administer the remaining 140 doses…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Church family marks 50 years

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Church family marks 50 years

    Phil McAuliffe Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Crosswicks Road in Bordentown Township was built in 1962, but the congregation began meeting 50 years ago. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: District officials say no police action in schools

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    Rumors alleging misconduct and a school district employee being taken into custody in handcuffs are just that — rumors, according to District Superintendent Edward Forsthoffer.    ”A number of rumors have circulated regarding a person being taken out (of a school) in handcuffs — it is simply untrue,” Dr. Forsthoffer said.…

  • New Hope chamber sets Halloween events

    For a complete schedule, visit www.newhopehalloween    NEW HOPE — The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has announced its celebrations for Halloween Festival 2009, including the return of trick or treating with New Hope merchants.    From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., children are welcome to patronize the shops of downtown New Hope. Free trick or…

  • Democrats promise open government, ethics training

    Greg Puliti and Jim Kownacki, Democratic candidates for Township Council     Open government is always a Democratic goal.     To the Lawrence Democrats open, transparent government has been the underlying philosophy to governing, not just an Election Day gimmick.     As a councilman and mayor, Greg Puliti has worked to encourage openness and transparency. That’s…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: From the Oct. 22 edition

    A weekly listing of community events. Class reunion     Friday, Oct. 23 — The BRHS Class of ’69 40th reunion is planned at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Hamilton. Don’t miss it! For information call Gary Nucera 609-298-0732. Fall comedy     Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 — Fountain of Life Center, 2035 Columbus…