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ROBBINSVILLE: No added pressure for Ravens softball
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The Robbinsville High School softball team has faced pressure all season, so being the top seed in Central Jersey Group II isn’t anything too different. The Ravens stayed unbeaten at 21-0 with a 5-0 win in the quarterfinals over No. 9 seed Carteret last Thursday. ”I think that us…
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COLUMBUS NEWS: Week of June 2
A big community Field Day is being planned for Mansfield residents and friends. The day begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, with a parade on West/East Main Street. Following the parade will be activities in the park, including games for the little tots as well as games for all ages. There will be some…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Local parents demand gov reinstate school funding
By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer A group of nine Monmouth Junction Elementary School parents held a press conference and braved the afternoon sun in front of the school on Ridge Road on May 25 to demand Gov. Christopher Christie restore school funding to the district. Resident Lisa Rodgers, who has two children in the district,…
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Thanks for supporting Womanspace event
Jigna Rao and Ingrid Reed Womanspace is extremely grateful to the sponsors and guests who attended the 17th annual Award Dinner on May 12 that supports the work of Womanspace serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Mercer County. The award is named in honor of Princeton Borough’s mayor, Barbara Boggs Sigmund, who served…
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LAWRENCE: New computer lab opens
A new Education Resource Center containing a state-of-the-art computer lab officially opened May 13 in Lawrence Township. Designed for children and adults who have limited or no access to technology, the project was funded with more than $100,000 in contributions from employees of Educational Testing Service (ETS). The Education Resource Center is located inside the…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Homework survey is extended to June 10
By John Tredrea, Staff Writer When was homework not a hot topic? Never, probably. Be that as it may, it’s still an issue that stirs up a lot of interest in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, and countless other districts. People — students, parents and educators — have strong opinions about homework, and what’s…
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People should expect more in the Princetons
David Goodman, Princeton To the editor: Brian Zack’s urging beaver advocates “to get a grip” (letter May 31) unfortunately misses the point. I can’t speak for all, but some who objected to the recent shooting of beavers in Princeton Community Park understood there may have been a problem. It’s the solution that led to the…
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LAWRENCE: Primary elections set for Tuesday
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township’s registered Republicans and Democrats will go to the polls Tuesday to select their party’s candidates for elective office, ranging from Township Council to the state Senate. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The winners of the Republican and Democratic primaries will face off…
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PRINCETON: Faith Ringgold receives Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award
Womanspace Inc. hosted its 17th annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award reception and fund-raiser on Thursday, May 12, at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. Artist and author Faith Ringgold was this year’s recipient of the award. Barbara Boggs Sigmund was a former mayor of Princeton Borough and a Mercer County Freeholder. She proactively spoke out…
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