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‘Souper Saturday’ to feature tricky tray
“Souper Saturday” will take place at the First Baptist Church of Allentown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 27. The church will be serving a variety of soups, hot dogs, pulled pork and baked goods. The event will also feature a tricky tray and local merchants. The tricky tray drawing will be held…
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Sno-ball softball tourney set for Feb. 20
Men’s and coed teams are gearing up for the third annual Upper Freehold Regional Educational Foundation Sno-ball Softball Tournament to be held Feb. 20. Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in each division. Refreshments including hot and cold beverages will be available at the tournament concession stand. The tournament will be played on…
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Snowy day memories
Around Town • AMY ROSEN On a snowy day as I gaze at the beauty that Mother Nature has placed before my eyes, my mind drifts back to childhood memories of frolicking in the pure white powder and magical moments. Who am I kidding? In my mind’s eye, that is what I would like to…
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An environmental ‘to do’ list for the new governor
Guest Column • Michelle S. Byers The new year brought a new governor: Chris Christie, the 55th elected governor of this state we’re in. Economic and fiscal challenges will no doubt grab headlines and absorb much of the governor’s focus. Knowing that a healthy economy goes hand in hand with a healthy environment, here are…
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Dump truck overturns
MILLSTONE — A large vehicle overturned at the intersection of Millstone Road and Sweetmans Lane during the morning of Feb. 9. Millstone firefighters respond to an overturned dump truck on Millstone Road Feb. 9. The Millstone Township Fire Department and First Aid Squad were called to the intersection at 8:16 a.m., according to Dave Markunas,…
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U.F. community loves Girl Scout cookies
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The community came through in hard economic times to support its Scouts. Allentown Girl Scout Troop 71907, which comprises 11 junior members in the fourth grade, took their cookie sales to Rick’s Saddle Shop in the Cream Ridge section of town for the third year in a…
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Roosevelt in winter white
Clockwise from top left: A family living on Tamara Drive in Roosevelt made this lime-eyed snowperson out of the white stuff that fell during the Feb. 10 snowstorm. Majestic snow-laden pines line Pine Drive in Roosevelt. The snowplow plowed in a car parked along Lake Drive in Roosevelt. Utility workers take to a pole on…
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On Campus
Rider University, Lawrenceville, has named the following local students to its dean’s list for the fall semester: Joseph Diefenbach, Erin Mesday, Matthew Ritchi, Joseph Petrino, Alyssa Petrino and Kara Sensi, all Allentown residents; and Alison Henry of Roosevelt. Katherine M. Sansouci of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at…
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ELEC website has information about campaign donations
More than $16.7 million in campaign donations received by local candidates in last fall’s general elections can now be easily searched on the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) Internet website. According to a press release, Jeff Brindle, executive director of the commission, encouraged members of the public, media members and candidates to take…
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