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ROBBINSVILLE: Robbinsville softball heading back to World Series
Pictured are members of the Robbinsville 10-year-old and 12-year-old softball teams, which both captured Little League state championships. The players from the 12-year-old team are in the back row. In the front row (left to right) are: Kendal Chmielewski, Shea Krebs, Gwen Wells, Arden Benner, BrynnHopkins and Jillian Hutt. In the middle row are: Aubrey…
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Vikings prepare for new season and new turf
Coach Joe Goerge, center, and his assistants work with the Vikings offensive line players. Photo by Ed Birch
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STATE WE’RE IN: Barnegat Bat: A Jersey jewel in peril
By Michele Byers Barnegat Bay, a favorite destination in this state we’re in, is famous for crabbing, fishing, swimming, sailing and boating. But in recent years, Barnegat Bay has been in decline. For decades, scientists have warned that an overload of nutrients — specifically, nitrogen and phosphorus found in fertilizers and also acid rain —…
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GUEST COLUMN: Muslims gather to aid Palestine
By Erum Waheed In the month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide break fast at the time of sunset. On Thursday evening, July 24, a group of 250 supporters of Islamic Relief USA from many surrounding towns gathered at Shahnawaz banquet hall in Edison to break fast at 8:30 p.m., and raise funds for the humanitarian crisis…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Rise helps needy
Group provides meals, clothing to poor By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer Rise, the non-profit social service organization in Mercer County, has been helping residents of Hightstown and East Windsor for decades. This summer has seen more help, with extended hours at their Greater Goods Thrift Store on Rogers Avenue, and free meals offered twice for…
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MANVILLE: Knights come through again for ARC
Manville Knights of Columbus members, from left, Tony Scarpantonio, Andy Hando (with check), and John Nieliwocki give $675 to Lauren Panarella, the executive director of ARC. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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HAMILTON: Crime rate down
The State Police Uniform Crime Report shows a reduction in crime in the township from January to May 2014 when compared to January to May 2013. Mayor Kelly Yaede said Hamilton Township’s proactive efforts to improve public safety were a success during the months of January to May 2014, as police data shows an…
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Pine Belt Chevrolet gives away 39-month lease to a 2014 Chevy Cruze
Pine Belt Chevrolet in Lakewood and Jersey Shore Radio Stations, 95.9 FM-WRAT and 100.1 FM-WJRZ, teamed up to present the Pint Belt Chevy Match Game. From June 14 through July 16, 2014, customers and the public were directed to go onto the radio stations’ websites to play the “Match Game” for their chance to win…
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America’s new top models
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features FORD ESCAPE Compact crossover SUVs are outselling sedans with a winning combination of practicality and value S maller and taller is apparently the way the auto industry is headed these days. Based on first-quarter 2014 sales, compact mainstream crossover SUVs have become the auto industry’s most popular segment, taking a…
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