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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: Feb. 20
By Peg Dotson The Diamond Club is holding its annual breakfast to support Florence High School baseball Sunday, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to noon at the VFW at 10th and Main streets in Roebling. Come out and support the Florence boys of summer. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for…
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FLORENCE: Early morning blaze injures fireman
The fire is under investigation by Florence Township Fire Marshal Brian Richardson and does not appear to be suspicious at this time By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE A Feb. 9 early morning fire on Kings Court displaced the homeowners and left a firefighter injured, officials said. ”There was one injury reported,” said Florence…
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BioNJ Board Elects New, Re-appoints Existing Trustees at 21st Annual Meeting
By Yankee Public Relations EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ (February 18, 2014) – BioNJ, the state’s trade association for biotech companies and affiliated organizations, has elected David C. Pearson, Ph.D., Global Head of Corporate Development of ThromboGenics, Inc. of Iselin, and Alan L. Rubino President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Emisphere Technologies, Inc. of Roseland, to…
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: Feb. 20
Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings. Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848. The Springfield Township School District is seeking incoming kindergarten students for its all-day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year. Children must turn 5…
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Celebrating its 20th Year, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County is Providing Record Levels of Services to Area Seniors
In 2013, Interfaith Caregivers’ 300+ volunteers donated more than 15,000 hours helping Mercer County’s elderly and people with disabilities with the tasks of everyday life.
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Celebrating its 20th Year, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County is Providing Record Levels of Services to Area Seniors
By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ n February 19, 2014 n As it celebrates 20 years of providing free caregiving for people who are elderly and/or disabled, Hamilton-based nonprofit Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) is also marking a year of record-breaking service levels. Executive Director Jane Latini describes 2013 as “both blessed and overwhelming.”…
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LAWRENCE: Council OKs pact for municipal unions
Township Council has approved a three-year contract for the 52 employees who belong to the blue collar and white collar unions. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Township Council has approved a three-year contract for the 52 employees who belong to the blue collar and white collar unions, and who are in line to receive pay…
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FLORENCE: Robbery suspects nabbed
Two of the three suspects recently charged with the armed robbery of two Burlington County convenience stores were apprehended by township police earlier this month. FLORENCE Two of the three suspects recently charged with the armed robbery of two Burlington County convenience stores were apprehended by township police earlier this month. The suspects have…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Feb. 20
Bordentown City Police arrested a panhandler after officers discovered the man had a warrant from Lawrence Township on Feb. 10. According to police, they were sent to Prince Street on a report of a man panhandling for money. Police found the man, who was not identified, at the NJ Transit Light Rail platform. Police said…
