Category: archives
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NEW HOPE: Grant will help school, police discourage drinking
Money will be used to ensure police presence on high school’s campus as deterrent to alcohol consumption by students and guests By Linda Seida, Staff Writer NEW HOPE — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has awarded an $11,500 grant to the nonprofit organization NHS Cares to prevent underage drinking on school grounds at after-school events.…
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MANSFIELD: Writer’s new work takes kids on tour of N.J.
Lisa Funari Willever, of Columbus, is author of the "Nicky Fifth" series of children’s books.
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COLUMBUS NEWS: From the Sept. 24 edition
Peg Traino Peg Traino Tel: 298-7476 [email protected] Mark your calendars and get ready to dance: The Mansfield Township Recreation Department has announced line dancing instructions to be held at the John Hydock Elementary School, on Locust Avenue in Columbus. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 6…
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BORDENTOWN CITY: From ‘Annie’ to a Grammy, singer returns to home stage
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY – Over two decades after graduating from the local high school, where she shattered racial barriers, award-winning singer Dionne Farris is set to take the stage back home. Tonight, Thursday, Ms. Farris will perform at The Record Collector on Farnsworth Avenue. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Rte. 130 focus of region’s economy
Towns vow cooperation By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer Though the recession has taken its toll, the Route 130 corridor is a central piece of the local economy, and new projects are in the works. So said four local mayors last week when they spoke at a meeting of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce in…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Final municipal budget approved
The new tax rate is 23.7 cents per $100 of assessed value By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — In a tough budget year, months after municipalities normally have a budget in place, the City Council finally approved Lambertville’s budget Monday after receiving both extraordinary aid and a waiver of the tax levy cap from…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Golf game helps local charities
Jason Fuhr Charity Open Golf Tournament The proceeds from the July 27 Jason Fuhr Charity Open Golf Tournament, held at the Bucks Club, Jamison, Pa., were distributed to area charitable organizations on Sept. 17 at the Lambertville Rescue Squad building.
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LAWRENCE: Town wants apology
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township officials have demanded an apology from a black Ewing Township attorney who wrongly accused a Lawrence Township police officer of stopping him on the Brunswick Circle without probable cause earlier this year. Township Councilman Michael Powers said the attorney, Donald Roscoe Brown, should make an “appropriate apology”…
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LAWRENCE: Challenger Christie outlines differences between candidates
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer In good times, political candidates focus on trivial issues, and voters struggle for a way to make a distinction between them. But in today’s challenging economic times, there are very clear differences, and it does matter who is elected. That was the message delivered by Republican Party…
