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LAWRENCE: Van Kirk Road bridge closed indefinitely
A small bridge on Van Kirk Road in Lawrence Township has been closed indefinitely due to structural damage accumulated over time, Mercer County officials announced today. The bridge, which carries Van Kirk Road over Shipetawkin Creek, is approximately 19 feet in length and was built in 1921. It was ordered to be closed to traffic…
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MANVILLE: Voters turn to Lynn, Onderko for council
Sherri Lynn and Rich Onderko and celebrate their election Tuesday, at the American Legion. Staff photo by Audrey Levine
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HILLSBOROUGH: New school offers care and education
Lil Sparks staff includes (left to right) Madelyn Smith, Cristina Rionda, Padmaja Hari, Heba Said, Kim Berteletti and Nicole Forney.
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Manville: Operation Shoebox sets Nov. 21 event
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer Operation Shoebox is hosting their fifth annual Christmas packing and Santa’s workshop and is need of supplies and volunteers. The packing will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 on Washington Avenue in Manville. Rod Hirsch, founder and…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Suraci, Wagner ready for bypass, budget, depot development
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Township Committee incumbents Carl Suraci and Bob Wagner claimed victory Tuesday night, defeating Democrats Jim Farley and Bill Rossi in an election that saw many municipalities, and the state itself, favoring the Republican candidates. ”People have been receptive to the work we have done, and we have gotten our message…
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JAMESBURG: Meeting to help residents go green
By Maria Prato-Gaines JAMESBURG — Nearly 100 fliers for the Go Green Energy Initiative Forum had been placed at Borough Hall on Tuesday and, by the end of the day, there was not one to be found, leaving municipal officials to expect a big turnout for the Nov. 24 event. The purpose of the event…
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Lies and innuendoes
Debra A. Burd, Titusville On the evening of Oct. 26, I happened to be at home, and I turned on the Hopewell Township Committee meeting. I was horrified by the spectacle that I was witnessing. It so inflamed me that I got into my car and drove to the meeting. I know I should…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Schools official says absenteeism is down
Absenteeism due to influenza-like symptoms has declined markedly since a four-day peak period that ended Oct. 28, Hopewell Valley school district spokeswoman JoAnn Meyer said Tuesday afternoon By John Tredrea, Staff Writer Student absenteeism due to influenza-like symptoms has declined markedly since a four-day peak period that ended Oct. 28, Hopewell Valley school district spokeswoman…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Girls win first Skyland XC title
Freshman Janokowicz making an impact By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Kelly Janokowicz finished bruised and muddied, but thrilled to have helped the Hillsborough High girls cross country team wins its first Skyland Conference Championships on Friday. Janokowicz, a freshman, was competing in her first varsity championship race at soggy Pleasant Valley Park. ”It was…
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