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Library of Congress exhibit rolls into area
A Library of Congress exhibit that moves around the country in an 18- wheel truck will visit West Windsor for two days next week. “Gateway to Knowledge” will be parked at the West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 333 N. Post Road, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16-17. The exhibit…
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UFRSD sells former school in Imlaystown for $265,000
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Drug Abuse Resistance Education New Jersey (DARE NJ) is set to purchase a former school building on Davis Station Road. The Upper Freehold Regional School District expects to close the sale of the property in two weeks. Located at 202 Davis Station Road, the building has not been…
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Allentown family remembers late son who was a star athlete
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP The late David Bachner, whose family now resides in Allentown, is remembered as a star pitcher for West Windsor-Plainsboro North High School’s baseball team. He set three school records before passing away at the age of 18 in 2009. ALLENTOWN — David Jordan Bachner was 18 years old when he died of…
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Among readers, humor is in the eye of the beholder
CODA GREG BEAN I ’ve been writing a newspaper column for over 30 years, and I’ve never gotten in more trouble than when I penned something I thought was pretty funny that either fell flat, because some readers didn’t get the humor, or found what I’d said outright offensive. Two cases in point: Back in…
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Walk will help fight heart disease, stroke
Join thousands in the stand against heart disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association’s Greater Mercer Heart Walk being held Sept. 11 at the Mercer County Park skating rink, West Windsor. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk commences at 9:30 a.m. The event is nationally supported by Subway and…
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MUTS will host New York Red Bulls outing
Millstone United Travel Soccer (MUTS) will host its second annual New York Red Bulls outing on Sept. 24. All soccer players and their families are welcome to see the New York Red Bulls take on the Portland Timbers at Red Bull Arena, Harrison. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. Those attending may arrive earlier at the…
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Compassionate Friends will meet on Sept. 12
The local chapter of Compassionate Friends will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 12. The group typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Capital Health building at 1445 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton Township. Compassionate Friends assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of…
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Former All-American swimmer who set records for AHS dies at the age of 53
Family hopes Ken Keim Sr.’s swimming legacy will inspire other student athletes BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The late Ken Keim Sr., who graduated from Allentown High School in 1975, stands poolside at Indiana University, where he went on to become a four-year letter winner and earned All-American accolades in 1977, 1978 and 1979. PHOTO…
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State puts operation of Cream Ridge Golf Course out for bid
Mandatory bidders meeting will be held at golf course Aug. 23, with proposals due Sept. 21 UPPER FREEHOLD — The state seeks proposals for the private management and operation of the Cream Ridge Golf Course. Interested parties must submit their proposals to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) by Sept. 21. A mandatory…
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