Category: archives
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ROBBINSVILLE: Scott wins trio of events at sectionals
By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor The Robbinsville High School girls’ track team put together a tremendous perýormance this past weekend, placing second in the Central Jersey Group I field with 71 points. New Providence won the team title with 75 points. “It was a fun meet that was close all the way with…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Changing of the guard?
Challenge to borough Democrat stalwarts highlight primary By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Tuesday’s primary election could lead to a changing of the guard in Hightstown, whereas it’s three Democrats and two Republicans seeking three council seats in East Windsor, where Democrats have long ruled the roost. Four Democrats are competing for two seats…
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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Budget awaits state review
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The second public hearing on the municipal budget May 26 saw no formal action due to a delay at the state level. “I should point out that we cannot adopt the budget until it is reviewed by the State of New Jersey,” said Mayor William Morelli.…
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FLORENCE: Police Beat from the week of May 28
Staff report A township resident was charged with possession of stolen property, numerous drug violations and other charges on May 26, according to police. Jacob S. Lass, 20, of Florence, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute by a school, possession of prescription drugs without a valid…
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TIME TRAVELS: Dayton’s Five Corners
by Ceil Leedom, South Brunswick Township Historian If you ever wondered why the five corners area of Dayton looks a little modern for a 200-year-old town, blame it on the Pennsylvania and Newark Railroad. What, never heard of it? Dayton’s history as a railroad town in South Brunswick never came to be, because a railroad…
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Central Jersey Events: May 29-June 5
STAGE Actors’ Net of Bucks County, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pa., Booth: based on the life of Junius Booth, May 29-June 14, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m., $20, $17 seniors, $10 under 13; 800-838-3006; www.brownpapertickets.com Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa., Altar Boyz, through May 31
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LAWRENCE: A special year for LHS golfers
Cardinals won record 21 matches By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The Lawrence High School seniors made sure that the 2009 golf team will be remembered for a long time. They will be remembered for more than their play that led to a program record 21 wins and another Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division championship.…
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Senior corner
The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290 located on Washington Avenue. The club is open to new members who are residents of Manville, age 60 and older, and age 55 if disabled. Food donations and soup labels will continue to…
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LAWRENCE: Watson has big day at CJ 3 track
LHS senior wins 400 hurdles By Rudy Brandl, The Packet Group E.J. Watson provided a little thunder at the beginning and some lightning at the end of last weekend’s two-day Central Jersey Group 3 Championships at Monmouth Regional. The Lawrence High senior track and field athlete won two sectional titles and leads the Cardinals into…
