Category: archives
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The doctor is in … Lawrence
Resident has served as military physician in Afghanistan and Iraq By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Dr. Gary Brickner had considered joining the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard over the years, but personal and professional obligations kept him from signing on the dotted line. All of that changed in the days after Sept. 11,…
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Toastmasters meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 22 — The Toastmasters International Midday Club will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Washington branch of the Mercer County Library located at 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Jim at 732-605-1362 or [email protected], or visit http://www.toastmasters.org/.
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Comcast pact renewal may be shortened
Councilwoman Cynthia Ege said, given Verizon may be in the area soon, Lambertville should have the least amount of time possible with Comcast. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — As the city prepares to enter into negotiations with Comcast for the renewal of the cable company’s franchise, at least one official thinks a shorter…
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New mayor: Mill site tops to-do list
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer FLORENCE William Berry, who was expected to be sworn in as mayor Wednesday night, said he is excited about coming into office. He replaces Michael Muchowski, who was Florence’s mayor for the last eight years and did not run for re-election this year. ”I think that Michael did a…
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Community Calendar
Casino trip Sunday, Jan. 6 — The Knights of Columbus No. 570 will sponsor a bus trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. A bus will leave St. Mary’s Church parking lot at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay. The cost is $20 per person, and each attendee will receive $20 in cash. For…
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Cardinals reach Molinelli final
BOYS BASKETBALL By John E. Powers, Sports Writer If the Lawrence High School basketball team’s efforts at the end of 2007 are any indication, the Cardinals should be poised to put a rocky start well in the rear view mirror. After starting out 0-4, the Cardinals split their games in the annual John Molinelli Holiday…
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Finding peace with yoga
by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer Relaxation, health, calm and inner peace. These are things that everyone is looking for, and things that the staff of the new Integral Yoga Institute Princeton say can be found through practicing yoga. The not-for-profit center opened in December at 613 Ridge Road in Monmouth Junction, and will have a…
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School fundraiser phones home
Coins for Calling helps soldiers call family for holidays By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ROBBINSVILLE One Robbinsville school is giving the gift of gab to soldiers this holiday season. Students at the Sharon School recently raised $2,000 in four days through Coins for Calling, a school-wide fundraiser to buy calling cards for troops in…
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Bordentown wrestling wins Clipper Classic
By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer Last Thursday, Jason Cassidy’s big 72-second pin over Clayton’s A.J Cucinotta in the 135-pound finals helped the Bordentown Regional High varsity wrestling team win the 2007 Alien Clipper Classic at Clayton. ”This is the second year in a row we’ve won it,” said Bordentown head varsity wrestling coach Joe Sprague,…
