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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: May 22
Thurs., May 22 Shipwrecked: at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, historian Rochelle Christopher, of Victorian Vanities, will present this interactive media program about the historic maritime disasters off the coast of the New Jersey shore. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call…
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MANVILLE: Elks pig roast helps family of Kyle Barnish
Sixth annual fundraiser proceeds go to Manville family More than 400 people showed up at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge in beautiful early summer weather Sunday to chow down some good food, have some fun and help a Manville family with medical expenses. Beneficiary of proceeds from the sixth annual Elks’ pig roast was the Barnish…
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MANVILLE: Dr. Ruberto honored as county’s best
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Manville schools superintendent Johanna Ruberto has been chosen as Somerset County’s “Superintendent of the Year” by a statewide administrators group. Her honor will be applauded this week by the N.J. Administrators and Supervisors Association at a meeting in Atlantic City. Dr. Ruberto, who has announced her retirement effective Aug. 1,…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New superintendent meets community
Ed Birch photo. Gerard Jellig addresses parents during a meet and greet Monday night.
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: New superintendent meets community
Gerard Jellig tells parents he is looking forward to new post By Ed Birch, Special Writer New Superintendent Gerard Jellig held an open meeting with interested members of the community on Monday evening in the cafeteria at Crossroads North Middle School. A crowd of some 25-community residents greeted the incoming superintendent. Mr. Jelig was hired…
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FLORENCE: Police ride to recall fallen
By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — Local police joined fellow officers from around the state in biking hundreds of miles to the nation’s capital to honor comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice. ”All my life all I wanted to do was be a cop,” said Florence Township Police Officer Jason Silk. “Before I was…
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LAMBERTVILLE/NEW HOPE: Pride parade emphasizes equal rights
Local students carry the rainbow flag, from Key West, Florida, across the bridge. Portions of the flag, known as the "Sea to Sea Rainbow Flag," travel to various functions. (Photo by Michael Agnew)
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Greater Mercer TMA recognizes local students in Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest
(left to right) David Argese – Principal of Dutch Neck Elementary School, Janai Rajan – Winner, Jerry Foster n GMTMA’s Safe Routes to School Coordinator, and Mr. Grabell n Janai’s 5th grade teacher.
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LAWRENCE: Air Force major to lead parade
Memorial Day parade begins Saturday at 10 a.m. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Major Steve LaPoint of the U.S. Air Force (Retired) will lead off Lawrence Township’s annual Memorial Day parade, which steps off promptly at 10 a.m. Saturday from Lawrence High School. Major LaPoint, who is the president of the Mercer County Chapter 293…
