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PENNINGTON: Teen center finally finds a home
By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Thanks to the Hopewell Valley YMCA, a great deal of intensive effort to form a teen center for Hopewell Valley has paid off. After four years of research, surveys and community presentations, the Hopewell Township Youth Advisory Board has finally found a place for the teen center, or Youth Activity…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Students see familiar faces among schools’ new teachers
By: Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer Many of the district’s new hires this year are not new to Hillsborough schools. About 11 of the 23 teachers hired to fill positions starting this school year are people who were let go for budget reasons, then rehired because of retirements or resignations, officials said. Only about five of…
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Bridge
By: centraljersey.com The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission says the shutdown of the Washington Crossing Toll-Supported Bridge will be lifted by 6 a.m. Friday. The construction project is "in the homestretch toward reopening," said Frank G. McCartney, the commission’s executive director. "We are making every effort to meet our goal of getting this bridge…
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WEST AMWELL: Golf facility plans October closing
By Linda Seida, The Packet Group Pine Creek Miniature Golf, nestled in a rural setting off Route 31 — north of Hopewell Valley in West Amwell — has entertained thousands during its 17 years in business, but plans to close its doors for the final time on Oct. 31. Until then, the facility will remain…
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POLICE BLOTTER
Lambertville police reported: — On Sept. 9, Officer Anthony Memolo went to Wilson Street to investigate a report of a man who entered the victims’ residence, while they were out. Clifford Durell, 62, of Stockton was seen by the homeowners leaving the residence upon their arrival. Police said Mr. Durell had consumed a bottle of…
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Flu shots will be given Sept. 29
By: centraljersey.com Influenza immunizations will be given free to Hopewell Valley residents 65 and older on Sept. 29, from 1-3:30 p.m., at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road. Titusville. All Valley residents, ages 18-64, also can get vaccinated for seasonal flu for a fee of $12. Only cash or checks payable to…
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PRINCETON: Princeton House suspect indicted
By John Saccenti, Staff Writer A 19-year-old man who allegedly beat and killed his elderly roommate at Princeton House in February was indicted last week by a grand jury on one count of first-degree murder. Michael Leal, of New Brunswick was charged with murder following the Feb. 11 beating death of his roommate, James Dunlavy,…
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John Saccenti
By: centraljersey.com Everyone has seen it – medicine cabinets filled with expired prescription medications, old pills and even older cough syrup. While most know that these medications can be dangerous, nearly everyone knows that simply pouring them down the toilet isn’t an option. On Sept. 25, people will have no excuse to not empty their…
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NEW EGYPT: Field hockey starts 4-for-4
Nicholson happy with team’s debut By Zoe Crain, Special Writer Katie Nicholson has a 100 percent win rate as head coach for New Egypt field hockey. Granted, her Warrior team has only played four games, but Nicholson feels that their “undefeated” record is nothing to be overlooked. ”So far, I’m very happy with my team,”…
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