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LAMBERTVILLE: Kalmia blood drive to honor Jason Fuhr
May 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 108 N. Union St. The Kalmia Club of Lambertville is hosting a community blood drive in memory of Jason Fuhr and in recognition of his lifelong commitment to public service. The blood drive will take place May 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at…
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LAMBERTVILLE: ‘Sparkle Week’ turns trash into treasure
Full compliance with list of rules is required By John Tredrea, Special Writer Almost yearly, for more than a half-century, Lambertville’s annual Sparkle Week has accomplished the dual goals of helping the city look better while transferring items that still may have a usable life from those who no longer want them to those who…
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What are shad and why did they spawn a festival?
Lambertville knows better than most! Ruth Luse What are shad? The American Shad is the largest fish in the herring family. Every spring, they migrate from salt water to fresh water to reproduce. Fishermen call this the “annual spring shad run.” Centuries ago, a website says, the Delaware was home to many species of fish.…
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PLUMSTED BRIEFS: April 24
NEST!- Nurture Environmental Stewardship Today!, a nonprofit organization based out of Plumsted Township, is hosting a Bluebird festival on Saturday, May 3. The organization is seeking volunteers and youth groups to help make this event a great success for all. If you know of someone who is looking for community service hours or a business…
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CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT: April 25
The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. 2-percent cap Assembly Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, issued a statement following a press conference held by Gov. Christie explaining the need for the conditionally vetoed interest arbitration bill (A3067) to be passed: ”The 2 percent arbitration cap…
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POLICE BLOTTER: April 24
Robbinsville Police charged Joseph Honey, 43, of Toms River, and Thomas Britton, 62, of Forked River, for narcotics possession on April 8. According to police, a car driven by Mr. Honey was seen failing to signal a lane change on I-195, prompting a motor vehicle stop. An ensuing search of the car revealed a small…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police report shoplifting, marijuana possession
Hillsborough police reported two incidents this week: Jessica Germann, 23, of Hillsborough was charged with shoplifting April 6 when she allegedly tried to take $274 worth of cosmetics from the Kohl’s store on Route 206 without paying for them. She was released and given a date to appear in court. Gerardo Castro…
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It’s Shad Festival time again in Lambertville!
Event will be held from 12:30-5:30 p.m. on April 26 and 27, rain or shine. Ruth Luse Lambertville’s 33 annual Shad Festival will be held from 12:30-5:30 p.m. on April 26 and 27, rain or shine. Admission is free. The festival, organized in 1981 to celebrate the “return of good water quality and American shad…
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HAMILTON: RWJ hosts flea market
To reserve a space, call Carol Holloway at 609-443-8760. HAMILTON —The Auxiliary of Robert Wood University Hospital Hamilton will hold its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the hospital campus. According to a hospital press release, each year more than 100 vendors fill the hospital’s…
