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Teddy bear picnic
Saturday, Feb. 23 The Allentown Cooperative Christian Preschool will hold its annual teddy bear picnic at 10 a.m. at the Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. There will be crafts, snacks and a teddy bear nurse on hand to keep your child’s favorite stuffed animal or doll in good health. Bring extra stuffed…
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G&T group member responds to comments in last week’s ‘letters’
Laurie Kayne, Overlook Way As a member of the G and T task force, I was particularly dismayed by John Gregg’s letter last week to the editor outlining his view of the Board of Education’s commitment to improving the gifted and talented program in Lawrence Township Public Schools. While I did not attend the meeting…
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Woman charged with identity theft
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer MANSFIELD Amy R. Patel, 24, of Columbus, was charged Feb. 5 with identity theft in connection with fraudulent use of relatives’ credit cards. On Dec. 6, 2007, a resident of Jacksonville Road contacted the Mansfield Police Department to report fraudulent use of several credit cards in their name. Detective…
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NEHS boys’ bowlers win Sectional championship
By Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor While years removed from the time a school record was set almost every game, there are still some firsts to be had at New Egypt High. This past Saturday at Pinsetters in Pennsauken, the bowling squad became the first New Egypt High boys’ team to ever win a Sectional Championship.…
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HEALTH MATTERS: Ergonomics — Avoiding injury in workplace
Basic movements, such as closing and opening the fists, stretching from side- to-side, and bending the fingers, will help keep muscles and joints in good health. By Jim McCracken, P.T. Princeton HealthCare System Each year, thousands of Americans miss work due to sprains and strains caused by repeating the same motion over and over…
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"Arranged" at the library on Thursday
The Independent Films @ Your Library series at the Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Business Route 1), continues at 7 p.m. with "Arranged." Shot on location in Brooklyn, this film is about two smart and beautiful women trying to hold on to their family and religious traditions in a modern world. Registration encouraged. Also at…
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Hightstown meeting takes toll on governor
By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN — He fielded questions from about 500 perturbed residents who filled the high school auditorium and were skeptical about his plan. The metal detectors vetting those audience members broke down, delaying his meeting by about 40 minutes. He was confronted by state Republicans who publicly challenged his proposal, characterizing…
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BREAKING: Wal-Mart abandons plans for location in Lawrence
Retail giant cites ‘shift in the company’s growth strategy’ By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Wal-Mart has decided to pull the plug on a planned store at 1060-1100 Spruce St., less than six months after obtaining the township Planning Board’s approval to build a 143,233-square-foot store on the 23.5-acre property. Wal-Mart officials made the announcement that…
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Mary C. Labow
Former Princeton resident EWING — Mary Cohen Labow died Tuesday. She was 99. She was a former resident of Princeton and Scarsdale, N.Y. Mrs. Labow was active for many years in Hadassah, B’nai B’rith Women and temple affairs. She is survived by her son, Marshall Labow of Stamford, Conn.; daughter Arlene Hauser of Princeton;…
