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Public given prime time to address school testing
IN THE NEWS Mark Rosman In recent months, parents in many communities served by Greater Media Newspapers have come before their local school board to comment on the issue of student testing. In broad terms, parents have raised concerns about the number of exams their children are required to take and the amount of classroom…
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DATEBOOK
The Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, 86 Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road, Jacobstown, will sponsor a basket and bag bingo fundraiser at 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Proceeds will benefit the Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Company. Tickets are $30, cash only. Participants must be age 18 or older. Details: Cathy at 609-298-1169, or send an email to [email protected]. …
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Shaka Burrito Grand Opening
By Chris Caldwell Take an Early Weekend at Shaka Burrito’s Grand Opening Before the Super Bowl, why not indulge in a gourmet rice bowl? Before sulking about the lack-luster wings that your friend brought to your game-day party, why not come and experience what real wings are supposed to taste like? New Brunswick’s premiere purveyors…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Juno caused few problems for area
By John Tredrea, Special Writer This snowstorm, Winter Storm Juno, turned out to be not nearly as big as advertised, but it still could have caused significant problems in the Valley. But it didn’t, local police say. “We are very fortunate,” Lance Maloney, chief of the Hopewell Township Police Department, said Tuesday morning. The township…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Juno caused few problems for area
A Valley Oil truck makes its way Tuesday through the snow on West Broad Street, Hopewell Borough. The company, located on Somerset Street, probably is making a much-needed delivery.
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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: Jan. 29, 2015
Trinity United Methodist Church is holding a Red Cross blood drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1285 Hornberger Ave. in Roebling. Register at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins also are welcome. Help save a life. Ryan Wiese, an Eagle Scout candidate in Boy Scout Troop 3, will host a “Feast of St. Valentine” dinner Feb.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Reilly’s shooting aids Raider win
Boys hoops snaps losing skid By Justin Feil, The Packet Group Mike Reilly and the Hillsborough High School boys basketball team have put their struggles behind them. The senior guard’s shooting heated back up with three 3-pointers on his way to 13 points to help the Raiders get back to winning, 67-51, over Phillipsburg last…
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: Jan. 29, 2015
Springfield Township has entered into a municipal partnership program with other Burlington County townships to offer reduced rates at the Indian Spring Golf Course in Marlton. For more information on how to receive a $5 per round reduction, visit www.indianspringgolf.com/index.html. The Jacksonville Community Center hosts a monthly breakfast the first Sunday of every month from…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Dancers crowned top talent
Show raises money for high school theater By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Young dancers emerged on top at the first “Hillsborough’s Got Talent” show Saturday night. Six girls representing Premiere Dance performed a modern dance routine that won the audience and judges’ votes. Second place went to the Hillsborough Rockettes and Rocket senior citizen dance…
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