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HIGHTSTOWN: Juvenile allegedly robbed with fake gun
Police arrested several residents for reportedly robbing a juvenile just before midnight Saturday. The victim told police he accepted a ride home from a house party on Windsor-Perrineville Road. He told police he was grabbed around the neck, had a handgun pointed at him and had his cell phone stolen before he…
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PRINCETON: Schools to add headgear for 3 sports
Princeton will break new ground in protecting student athletes from concussions or other head and facial injuries by phasing in mandatory headgear for boys and girls soccer, girls lacrosse and field hockey p By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Princeton will break new ground in protecting student athletes from concussions or other head and facial…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Second rabid bat reported
A second rabid bat has been reported in the township, according to officials. The South Brunswick Health Department reported Wednesday that a bat that had tested positive for rabies was discovered on Cardinal Court off of Route 27, north of Sand Hills Road. It is the second time in as many weeks that a bat…
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MONROE: Heat made search a more difficult task
When a 72-year-old man went missing from a township senior care center, police, firefighters and medical emergency crews went into action. By Amy Batista, Special Writer MONROE — When a 72-year-old man went missing from a township senior care center, police, firefighters and medical emergency crews went into action. Joseph Higginbotham, a resident of the…
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COLUMBUS CORNER
Mansfield Recreation will be hosting its eleventh annual New York Red Bulls soccer camp Aug. 5-9 at Mansfield Community Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14 from Mansfield and surrounding towns. The 4-6 year old age group camp is 9 to…
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A taste of Bordentown City
Restaurants open doors for guests to sample foods By Amy Batista, Special Writer This city has taste. Downtown restaurants opened their doors and welcomed visitors with samples of their finest foods during the third annual Taste of Bordentown City this past Sunday. The event, hosted by the Downtown Bordentown Association, helps…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Robbinsville 12s respond well to loss
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The Robbinsville Little League 12-year-old softball team’s first loss of the postseason motivated it to never have another one. The all-stars responded to a loss to Pennsylvania champion Avon Grove on Saturday in pool play of the Eastern Region Tournament in Bristol, Conn., with nine runs in the first…
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS
By Michelle Marinello The Springfield Township Republican Club will meet today, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden State Diner. Light refreshments will be served. The Springfield Fire Co. will meet Monday, July 29 in the Jobstown firehouse at 8 p.m. The Township Council has scheduled a work session for 7:30…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Children’s Theatre events set
On Aug. 1, 2 and 3 Hopewell Valley Children’s Theatre is celebrating its 15th summer season. The Junior performers will present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr.” on Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. Senior performers will present “Grease (The School Version)” on Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 3…
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