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MANVILLE: Sparkee the mascot brings baseball card show come alive
Sparkee is shown with Justin Petti and Alyssa Petti. (Photos courtesy of Ed Smith)
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COLUMBUS CORNER: May 16
by Packet Media Group Mansfield Township will hold its Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 18 at the Mansfield Township Recreation Park beginning at 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the old municipal building. During the ceremony "Walk of Honor" pavers can be purchased. The park is located…
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LAWRENCE: Schools named District of Character
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Lawrence Township Public School District has been named a National School District of Character, joining an elite group of school districts that have earned the honor from the Character Education Partnership for 2014. The Character Education Program will honor the Lawrence Township Public School District — and two other…
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HILLSBOROUGH: One-man police force grows to 51 in 50 years
Open house on Saturday, May 24 By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Hillsborough began its police department 50 years ago with one paid officer. On Tuesday night, the department welcomed its 51st officer at a meeting when the township announced an open house on Saturday, May 24, to celebrate the half-century. The newest patrolman is Craig…
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EDITORIAL: Editor thanks Messenger Press readers
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor Just over one year ago, Packet Media Group honored me with the opportunity to serve as the managing editor for the Messenger Press and Hamilton Observer. Subsequently, I was also named to the same post for the Register News. Since that time, I’ve been honored to serve the multitude of…
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WEST AMWELL: JCP&L eyes Rocktown substation expansion
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) plans to build a $10 million substation expansion in West Amwell Township. The work will enhance customer service reliability and meet the demand for electricity in the area, said JCP&L spokesman Ron Morano. The construction project involves adding new 230-kilovolt circuit breakers, transformers and other equipment to the existing…
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Elvis’ Jeweler, Lowell Hays, Makes Rare Appearance at LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival, May 28 – June 1, 2014
By 1888pressreleaseElvisFestival 1888PressRelease – Hays Will Offer His Custom-Designed Jewelry at the Event, Which is Expected to Draw More Than 5,000 to Picturesque Lake George for a Weekend of Celebrating All Things Elvis. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY – The LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival announced today that Lowell Hays, jeweler to Elvis, will make a rare appearance at this…
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SPORTS CALENDAR: May 16
Hamilton HSW Friday, May 16 Boys varsity baseball MCT finals/consolation vs. TBA at Waterfront Park, time TBD Girls varsity track invitational @ Hopewell Valley Central HS, 4 p.m.Boys varsity tennis @ Hopewell Valley Central HS, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17 Girls varsity softball NJSIAA vs. TBD, time TBD Boys varsity track @ Steinert HS, 9…
