Category: archives
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POLICE BLOTTER, Oct. 23
Tracy A. Barco, 37, of Philadelphia was charged with shoplifting Oct. 10 at 9:47 p.m. for taking clothing valued at $303 from the TJ Maxx store at the Mercer Mall, police said. She was issued a summons and released. * * * A 1998 Acura belonging to a Miami resident was reported stolen from Lot…
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Education group gearing up for annual event
By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer MANVILLE — For the past few weeks, a group of volunteers has been gathering on Tuesday and Thursday nights in the Manville High School library filling and wrapping gift baskets, in preparation for the Nov. 14 “Reach for the Stars” fifth annual basket auction sponsored by the Manville Education…
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Dispatches: Memories of a ‘moosh’
by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor Coffee cups on the counter, jackets on the chair Papers on the doorstep, you’re not there Everything is everything Everything is everything But you’re missing — Bruce Springsteen “You’re Missing” I’ve not been myself this week. I’ve found it more difficult to drag myself from bed in the morning, a…
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Home prices may be falling, but local sales maintain pace
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer The burst of the housing bubble has caused a decrease in the price of properties, but area homes priced at market value are still selling at a steady pace, according to Realtors in South Brunswick, Cranbury and Monroe. Realtors also said that the frozen credit market, which the U.S. Congress…
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AROUND THE HOUSE: Papers, papers — how to get them organized
By SUZANNE NEILSON Special to The Ledger Suzanne Neilson Special to The Ledger Face it: There are certain issues in life that absolutely must be addressed, and one of these is our important documents and papers. It is essential that your affairs be in order and easily accessible, both to spare you time and…
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Board tables policy requiring vendor disclosures
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer HILLSBOROUGH — The Board of Education on Monday tabled a policy on political contributions that would have forced vendors bidding for contracts to mention any contributions made to board members’ campaigns. The motion to table the plan was made by Policy Committee member John Donnadio, passed with seven votes supporting…
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NBC girls’ soccer team stops seven-game slide
By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer With a 2-0 home win over Burlington City on Monday, the Northern Burlington County Regional High girls’ varsity soccer team ended a seven-game losing streak. Amanda Reed scored the winning goal for the Greyhounds in the first half. “Amanda Reed’s goal was a nice one. She chipped…
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Terhune Orchards offers site for agricultural preservation
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A 26-acre parcel on Van Kirk Road, which is part of the Terhune Orchard pick-your-own produce operation, is on the way to becoming permanently preserved for agricultural purposes. Gary and Pam Mount, who own Terhune Orchard, have agreed to sell the development rights to the Van Kirk Road parcel. New…
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IN THE KITCHEN: Do not scorn the lowly bean!
By PAT TANNER Special Writer Have you noticed how the recent economic downturn has generated numerous stories on how to cut corners on your food budget? Frankly, I resent that food is the first place Americans are expected to economize on. Before that, I’d cut back on clothes, cars, cable TV and electronic…
