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Community journalists sought
The Messenger-Press is looking for correspondents to cover government/school meetings and community events in Millstone Township, Allentown Borough and Plumsted Township. Coverage will entail mostly weekday evenings and weekends, although breaking news items may be covered, also. Candidates with previous journalism experience or who reside in or near the various communities are preferred. Candidates must…
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TRENTON: Bail review set for East Windsor teen accused of fatally stabbing fellow Windsor Castle resident
By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor TRENTON – Christian Lemus-Estrada, of East Windsor, is scheduled to have a bail review in Mercer County Superior Court on Monday, April 29. He is accused of fatally stabbing a 28-year-old East Windsor man Friday night. Police said Carlos Tinizhanay-Arias, 28, was stabbed by Mr. Lemus-Estrada, 18, once in the…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Lowere bus bids save taxpayers, hurt contractor
Longtime busing contractor Frank Valchek may have to shut down By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor School board members say busing bids they accepted Monday night will realize the million-dollar savings they had hoped for. But the decision comes at a huge hit to longtime Hillsborough bus contractor Frank Valchek, who says he lost $800,000 worth…
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LAWRENCE: Fundraising for fireworks continues
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With three fundraisers for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show in the offing, Lawrence Township officials are closing in on the goal of raising $35,000 for the event. About $22,000 has been raised, said Steven Groeger, the township superintendent of recreation. The money has been generated through fundraisers and…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Art show opens tomorrow night
Retired pro football player Shaun O’Hara will become the latest township resident to have their portrait hang in the Hillsborough Township public art collection. The oil painting of Mr. O’Hara, who was a star athlete at Hillsborough High School and eventually played for the Super Bowl-winning N.Y. Giants, will be unveiled Friday, April 26, at…
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UPPER FREEHOLD: Committee talks recreation fees
by Jane Meggitt, special writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The township’s regulations regarding recreational fees may require some changes after the matter was discussed at the April 18 Township Committee meeting. Mayor Stan Moslowski Jr. reported on the April 15 meeting of the Recreation Commission, in which a non-resident inquired about using the township’s soccer fields…
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MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, week of April 25
April is Poetry Month. Poets will read their works Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. Ongoing book sale: The Manville Public Library book sale is continuing. Buy the donated and surplus books to help support the library. Hardcover books cost 50 cents, softcovers 25 cents or by the bag for $2. New periodical: A…
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ALLENTOWN: Goalie has been big part of Redbirds’ rise
Photo by John Blaine. Senior Stefan Pappas has been the leading scorer this season for the Allentown High boys lacrosse team, which opened the season with six wins in eight games
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LAWRENCE: Township backs bill on state aid
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Legislation is making its way through the state Assembly that would require certain energy tax receipts to be paid directly to municipalities and not to the state of New Jersey, which has kept the money for its own use. Co-sponsored by Assembly members Dan Benson, Wayne DeAngelo and Mila Jasey,…
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