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Michelle Robinson Awarded Scholarship From Philanthropic Educational Organization, Inc.
By Saveria Symons West Windsor, N.J. – Mercer County Community College student Michelle Robinson of Ewing is the recipient of $1,500 scholarship from the Philanthropic Educational Organization, known as PEO International. Established in 1869, the nationwide program supports the advancement of women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship, motivating them to achieve their highest…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Fire Prevention Week reinforces lessons
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer A 5-year-old boy sat down in the firetruck and let out a screech of delight. ”I’m a firefighter!” he shouted before being helped down the stairs of the truck by a real firefighter during a presentation for National Fire Prevention Week on Tuesday at Triangle Elementary School on South Triangle…
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Wallitt wallops Hornets in OT
By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor They needed it, and they got it. The Lawrence High field hockey team had fallen on some hard times in recent weeks, as its record dropped to 3-5-1 entering Tuesday’ s home game with Hamilton. The Cardinals were coming off a tough, 2-0 loss to Hun on Monday and the…
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ROBBINSVILLE: Three candidates in mix for fire chief post
McGough: Decision expected in ‘couple weeks’ By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE The township is considering two internal and one outside candidate to fill the vacant position of full-time fire chief, according to Administrator Tim McGough, who added that he expects a decision in the “next couple weeks.” The candidates are township Fire Capt.…
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Protect our fragile democracy
Rebecca H. Rhodes of West Windsor On Monday of last week, soldiers in the distant Republic of Guinea, a West African nation of 10 million people, ruled by successive military juntas since 1984, brutally entrapped pro-democracy demonstrators in the capital’s largest stadium, opened fire on them with live ammunition, and then beat and raped…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Boys soccer sticking together
Raiders win SCT opener By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The Hillsborough High boys soccer team’s frustration over a slow start has not manifested itself in any of the ways that coaches fear. ”They’re sticking together,” said Raiders head coach Eric Puma. “They’re really fighting as a team. The mentality is good. They’re positive. They…
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HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Health, animal fees could increase
Aleen Crispino, Special Writer Hopewell Borough has received a letter from Hopewell Township Administrator/Engineer, Paul Pogorzelski, outlining preliminary costs for health, recreation and animal control services for 2010, Borough Mayor Paul Anzano told the Hopewell Borough Council on Oct. 1. While the borough has allocated money for recreation in 2009 and does not plan to…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: No room at the pantry
Recession applies immense pressure By Matt Chiappardi, The Packet Group It’s the logical result of the recession. As the economy slows down, demand for food assistance increases. In some local communities it has increased so much so that one small town pantry has seen the number of people seeking assistance grow fourfold. In another, the…
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FLORENCE: Field hockey making all the right moves
By: Kyle Moylan Spports Editor Through the first three weeks of the season, the Florence High School field hockey team hasn’t done much wrong. Florence is 8-1 and on its off day the girls competed in the Susan G. Komen 5K race to raise money for charity. “These types of activities build team…
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