Category: Bordentown Register News
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Running on positivity: Gilda’s Club South Jersey launches virtual Dragon Run 5K to recoup some of the estimated $300K lost in 2020 fundraising
By KRISTEN DOWD The Sun Gilda’s Club South Jersey provides the human side of cancer care. “All day, cancer patients are going to very clinical, sterile settings in hospitals and doctor offices,” Jessica Melville said. “We have a clubhouse, and it looks like a home.” There are more than 16,000 people diagnosed with cancer each…
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COVID-19 updates for Bordentown
There are now 37 total positive cases of COVID-19 reported from Bordentown City since March, with no new cases reported on Sept. 2. There are six total deaths: females age 86, 77 and 83; and males age 90, 90 and 82. There are now 99 positive cases reported from Bordentown Township in the same timeframe,…
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‘Earth Day Every Day’ webinar series celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) will present a webinar series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day: “Earth Day Every Day!” Formerly “Earth Day at Home,” which debuted in the spring to mark the 50th anniversary of global environmental action, is once again open to the public with a series of engaging presentations designed for anyone who wishes to…
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SAMHSA recognizes National Recovery Month with webinar series
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those living in recovery. Join SAMHSA’s (Substance…
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Burlington Vicinage to hold virtual opening of the courts ceremony and memorial service on Sept. 8
The Burlington Vicinage, in partnership with the Burlington County Bar Association, will hold its annual Opening of Courts Ceremony and Memorial Service at 9 a.m. Sept. 8 virtually via Zoom. Assignment Judge Jeanne T. Covert will preside over the Opening of Courts ceremony and Reema Y. Scaramella, president of the bar association, will speak…
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Mother-daughter duo deliver meals to the homeless through HomeFront
Like father, like son? For Pepper Evans and her daughter, Nelle Evans, it’s more like mother, like daughter, for both feel compelled to help other people – in this case, through HomeFront. Nelle Evans has just completed a summer job working with HomeFront, delivering meals to homeless families in motels from Lawrence Township to Bordentown…
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Restaurants prepare for indoor dining
Labor Day weekend will bring some additional options for the restaurants in Bordentown City to offer to residents in the community. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Aug. 31 that restaurants can offer indoor dining to patrons at 25% capacity starting Sept. 4. The news is hopefully the start to a safe introduction to indoor dining,…
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Injury prompts reminder from refuge on coexisting with wildlife
By KRYSTAL NURSE The Sun Deterrents to wildlife such as gunshots or honking horns may seem beneficial for residential and commercial property owners, but they pose a greater risk to the environment and could do more harm than good. Lori Swanson, director of the Wildlife Hospital at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, explained that animals…
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Suicide Prevention Month emphasizes self-care for mental health
By KRYSTAL NURSE The Sun Less restrictive COVID-19 measures have prompted more business reopenings, but with them come fear, anxiety and stress about living safely in the pandemic. Enter mental health advocates and nonprofits. Elizabeth Roithmayr, director of the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), said studies are not conclusive…
