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Urge Congress to avoid public health care option
John C. Nalepka, Hillsborough An aggressive agenda to scrap and remake America’s health care system is being planned in Washington right now. President Barack Obama and members of Congress are holding discussions about establishing a public health care system, which would compete directly with the private insurance market in all 50 states. As a health…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: THINGS TO DO
Friday, July 3 Independence Day: Come celebrate Independence Day at the South Brunswick High School on Friday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a DJ and music before the fireworks begin at 9:05 p.m. (dusk). In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, July 5. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Picnics…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Movie contract details being hammered out
by Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — Movie ratings, cleanliness and a percentage of the take could all be part of the terms when the City Council puts together a contract to allow a vendor to show films on city property. Currently, the Friends of the Library offer movies at the city’s Justice Center on…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police blotter
Cabrini Onyiuke, 52, of Princeton, was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right after police received an anonymous call of a driver traveling on Route 206 and swerving across the lane at 6:38 p.m. June 27. Mr. Onyiuke was pulled over by police after he was seen swerving into the inside turn…
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PRINCETON AREA: Spotlight: West Windsor nurse awarded the Red Cross’s highest honor
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, selected three volunteer nurses from the United States to receive the 42nd Florence Nightingale Medal, nursing’s highest international honor. The medal is awarded every two years, with 28 medals presented this year among 15 nations. Susan Hassmiller, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., of…
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PRINCETON AREA: Celebrate with style: Trinity Counseling reaches out for support
Mark C At Trinity Counseling Service in Princeton, the Reverend Peter K. Stimpson, right, executive director, meets with some of the volunteer committee that is putting together the nonprofit agency’s Bastille Day celebration on July 11. From left, they are Victoria Irmen; Lynne Davis, board president; Martha Giancola, and Sarah Cammerzell. Staff photo by Mark…
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HILLSBOROUGH: This year, rain just won’t go away; leaves fundraising for another day
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Even an estimated 80 percent drop in attendance because of the all-day impending rain did not stop local barbecue teams from competing for the top prize at the fourth Woods Road Fire Company No. 3 “No Fire-Just Smoke” Central Jersey Firemen’s BBQ Cook-off June 20. ”We adapted to the rain,”…
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PRINCETON AREA: Spotlight: West Windsor nurse awarded the Red Cross’s highest honor
American Red Cross Gail McGovern, American Red Cross President and CEO, left, presents Red Cross volunteer Susan Hassmiller of Princeton Junction with the Florence Nightingale Medal, the International Committee of the Red Cross’ highest international nursing honor, during a ceremony on June 25 in Washington, D.C.
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HILLSBOROUGH: A year of living easier — but maybe not free
Hillsborough resident Florence Stoveken accepts a check for $10,000 from Provident Bank President Chris Martin, after winning second place in the bank’s Live Free for a Year contest. Photo courtesy of Provident Bank
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