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Police Beat
East Windsor Michael A. Harper, 38, of Dickenson Lane, was charged July 29 with aggravated assault and making terroristic threats, while Terrell Choice, 19, also of Dickenson Lane, was charged with simple assault and harassment. Police said Mr. Harper was engaged in a verbal argument at 4 a.m. with an adult male he lives with,…
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Borough takes step to activate third well
By Anthony V. Coppola HIGHTSTOWN The Borough Council took a step this week to improve the town’s water treatment plant by approving a $575,000 contract that will put a new 1,000-gallon well to use. Access to the well, which was drilled in 2004, has been delayed due to permitting issues, according to Borough Engineer…
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Committee OKs new bus for seniors’ local trips
By Emily Laermer Staff Writer Mary Wantrobski takes the senior citizen bus everywhere she goes. ”Every time I go out, that’s the only way I travel,” the Hillsborough resident said. “It makes going on short trips easier.” There are many senior citizens in town like Ms. Wantrobski who use the bus on a regular basis,…
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Giraffes jump for joy over 8-year-old ice cream creator
STAFF PHOTO BY GEOFFREY WERTIME — Allentown resident Kate Brus scoops some of her prize-winning flavor, "Jumping Giraffes," at Swal Dairy recently.
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Community calendar
Compiled by Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 52 Broad St., Hopewell, NJ 08525. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-466-2123) or…
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It’s a summer of upgrades for Lawrence schools
Business Administrator Tom Eldridge watches as Marshall Sherman of Buckler Associates lays tile in a classroom doorway at Lawrence Middle School. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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Bordentown 11’s second in West End Tournament
Sean Moylan Sports Writer On Tuesday night, West Windsor edged the Bordentown 11-year-old Little League All-Star baseball team, 7-6, to win the West End Tournament championship game. “We only had four hits the whole game and we made too many errors and couldn’t come back,” said Bordentown manager Len Ricasoli, who desperately wanted…
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Schools’ too-tight Internet security
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer New software blocks e-mail from major providers The school district’s new Internet security software is so effective, not only are students protected from accessing troubling Web sites, but many parents’ e-mails won’t get through either. Approved by the Board of Education at its July 22 meeting, the software upgrade improves…
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It’s a summer of upgrades for Lawrence schools
District Business Administrator Tom Eldridge at the site where a new drive is being constructed behind Lawrence Intermediate School. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
