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REMEMBERING VIRGINIA TECH: THE FIGHT FOR A SAFER AMERICA
By Leora Friedman April 17, 2013 – Princeton, NJ On Wednesday, April 24 at 7PM, Colin Goddard, a victim of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, will visit Princeton University to give a public talk about gun violence and how he thinks gun laws can play a stronger role in creating a safer America. The event…
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PLUMSTED: Charitable club welcomes new members
by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — New officers and members of the New Egypt High School Interact Club were recognized for their previous and future charitable contributions. The club inducted new members during the April 10 meeting of the Plumsted Township Board of Education. Karen Hammerschmidt, advisor of the club, praised the students for…
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Freeholder criticizes JCP&L increase
To the editor: Jersey Central Power & Light Company’s (JCP&L) recent petition that would yield an overall net operating revenue increase of approximately $112.325 million to cover the costs of Hurricane Irene, Superstorm Sandy and the November 2012 Nor’easter is yet another insult to its ratepayers. JCP&L has not demonstrated responsible business practices to…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Tour Sourlands by bus
You can tour the environment and learn the history of the western Sourland Mountain region on a bus tour on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. The nonprofit Sourland Planning Council leads the tour. The cost of $20 includes $5 admission to Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead near Lambertville. Register and pay in advance by contacting…
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MANVILLE: Catholic church group appeal could take two years, cost $17,000
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Fighting the diocese’s decision to merge Manville’s two Catholic parishes will take at least two years and cost petitioners $17,000, about 60 people were told Saturday. A group called Friends of Christ the King Parish Inc. is appealing the Diocese of Metuchen’s order to merge its parish with the Sacred…
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Save St. Mary School Committee plan should be heard
Jill Gilardi of Riverside To the editor: The Diocese of Trenton is closing St. Mary School in Bordentown City, despite the proposed plan to save the school prepared by marketing and finance professionals. Bishop David O’Connell’s refusal to meet with the committee to save the school is harbinger for all Catholic schools in the diocese. The…
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Cancer Prevention Study Enlists Support From Central Jersey Area Residents
Desiree Berenguer Carton NATIONWIDE CANCER STUDY ENLISTS SUPPORT FROM CENTRAL JERSEY AREA RESIDENTS American Cancer Society, University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro and Princeton University Head Basketball Coach Mitch Henderson are looking for residents interested in fighting back against cancer ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** The American Cancer Society, University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro (UMCPP)…
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Local Animal Hospital 1st in Central NJ to be Recognized as Cat Friendly
By Steven E. Hornstein, DVM Cats are purring their way into the hearts and homes of the American public. The cat is king, with more than 86 million cats loved as pets, compared to 78 million dogs. With the number of people choosing cats steadily increasing, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has initiated…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Club, contests aims to spur recycling
BoroGreen, a Hillsborough grassroots group whose mission is to build a sustainable community, is partnering with local businesses helping to promote plastic cap (number 5) recycling at Amwell Pet Supply on Route 206 (formerly Casey & Trixie’s) and Super Sundaes. Clean, dry caps made of rigid plastic can be recycled. Examples are shampoo, soda, flip…
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