Category: archives
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For teen girls, a day of inspiration and advice
The South Brunswick Commission on Women held its ninth annual Women’s Leadership Conference Saturday. By: Stephanie Brown "I can tell you stories all day about how being a female has saved my life," FBI Special Agent Debra Arps told a classroom full of girls Saturday. During the South Brunswick Commission on Women’s ninth annual Women’s…
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NEHS wrestling third in District 25 Tournament
By: Kyle Moylan New Egypt High Coach Kevin English told his wrestlers that if they finished the regular season strong, the confidence and momentum would carry over to the District 25 Tournament. It turns out he wasn’t kidding. New Egypt won its final three regular season matches in a quad meet back on Feb. 18…
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James Benton tapped as Pennington mayor
Republican Benton, who replaces Jim Loper, will be sworn in Monday By John Tredrea James Benton, a 20-year Pennington Borough resident and executive director of the New Jersey Petroleum Council, will be the borough’s new mayor. He was the unanimous choice of Borough Council at a special meeting held Monday night and will take the…
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8 seek 4 seats
School board elections set for April 18 By: Marisa Maldonado and Joseph Harvie Eight residents have filed to run for four spots on the Board of Education in the April 18 school election. Robert F. Long, Barry Nathanson, Stephen F. Parker and Bryan Wojaczyk will vie for three, three-year seats, while Edward Birch, Arthur Robinson,…
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Jewelry stolen during 2 burglaries
Police believe a pair of burglaries that occurred at two Deans Pond Crossing houses are connected and conducted by professionals. By: Joseph Harvie Police are investigating a pair of burglaries that occurred at two Deans Pond Crossing houses on Friday. Police said they believe the robberies were connected and were conducted by professional burglars. In…
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BRHS trio still going
By: Sean Moylan The Bordentown High School wrestling team continued its great season this past Saturday by advancing four wrestlers out of the District 26 Tournament and into Region VII action. Bordentown then added a great night of wrestling this past Tuesday, advancing three out of those four wrestlers through another round. The Scotties’ Mike…
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On Point for the week of March 2
Tip for Tats By: Linda McCarthy It’s been an ongoing battle in our house for several years. The boys want tattoos my husband and I won’t allow it. I have nothing against tats (as they say in the inner circle) I actually consider them an art form and if I were 30 pounds thinner…
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Overturned truck ban alarms area leaders
Turner, NJDOT take damage-control steps By John Tredrea and Ruth Luse Reacting to the recent federal court ruling that could steer hundreds of big rigs back on local roads, state Sen. Shirley K. Turner, D-15th, reintroduced legislation Monday banning large tractor-trailer trucks from all roads other than interstate highways, the NJ Turnpike or the Atlantic…
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And the Oscar for best food goes to. . .
A group of local film fans to celebrate the Academy Awards with theatrical foods. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor The menu for the Lawrence Chapter of Oscars Anonymous party Sunday night is a bigger secret than the winners’ names inside the Academy Awards envelopes. A group of Lawrence residents will gather at a residence in the…
