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HIGHTSTOWN: Artist teaches perseverance
By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor HIGHTSTOWN — Children attending the Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School learned first hand the value of perseverance in the face of adversity. Haitian painter Herold Alvares, who was born without arms, shared his story and answered questions from students at the school auditorium on Feb. 14. Mr. Alvares uses his…
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PRINCETON: Little Tigers’ new No. 1 is ready
Percarpio sees big season ahead for PHS boys tennis By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor The boys tennis regular season has not yet begun, but Eddie Percarpio already has had to show the resilience that has made him a tough singles player for Princeton High School. Challenge matches put Percarpio up against fellow seniors Robert…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Softball team has potential
Raiders must replace pitcher By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Those teams that believe the Hillsborough High School softball team will take a step back after graduating 21-game winner Brittany Ksiezopolski are in for a rude surprise. The Raiders might just be better this season than they were a year ago in going 22-3, winning…
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Canned Food Donations Collected Curbside Year-Round
By Somerset County Board of Freeholders The economic recession has caused an unprecedented jump in the number of families and individuals turning to local food banks for assistance. As a result, food bank and food pantry supplies remain critically low. Somerset County residents can help by putting canned goods in plastic bags at the…
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MCCC Gallery Announces Winners of "Mercer County Artists 2012"
Most art media are represented in the show, including oils, watercolors, charcoal, ceramics, handmade paper, acrylics and mixed media. By Tricia Fagan, MCCC Gallery Curator West Windsor, N.J. – The Gallery at Mercer County Community College announced the award winners for "Mercer County Artists 2012" at an Opening Reception Mar. 7. The exhibit, which runs…
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PRINCETON: Girls on the Run adds Littlebrook site
By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer Girls on the Run of New Jersey East is expanding in Mercer County this year by adding a new site at Littlebrook Elementary School to kick off its seventh season in Princeton. Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit prevention program that promotes self esteem, respect and healthy lifestyles…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Turf field fund nears $1M goal
By John Tredrea, Special Writer Saturday’s Valley-wide fundraiser, centered at the Pennington Quality Market on Route 31, raised over $15,000 toward the construction of a multi-purpose turf field at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Leading the effort to build the new field is the Hopewell Valley Recreation Foundation, which worked with the market (PQM) and…
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STOCKTON: School budget plan means lower taxes
Public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Stockton Borough School STOCKTON — The Stockton Borough School Board of Education will vote Monday on a 2012-13 school budget that would reduce local taxes by 2 percent. This would mean a savings of about $25 for the average Stockton homeowner. The proposed tax levy…
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