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FLORENCE: Bike Rodeo wrangles safety, fun
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Florence Township police hosted their fifth annual Bike Rodeo for children on June 21. ”We received a pedestrian grant a few years ago to enforce and educate the kids on the importance of wearing their bicycle helmets,” said Capt. Brian Boldizar. “During that year, we thought that the best…
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POLICE BLOTTER
Florence Paula Parrott, 63, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, was arrested at 1:51 a.m. June 21 and charged with drunken driving, driving the wrong way on a one way street, reckless driving, refusal to submit a breath test after a traffic stop on Route 130. A 17-year-old juvenile from Florence was arrested at 11:29 p.m. June 21…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Legion baseball coming together
By Justin Feil, The Packet Group The Hillsborough Junior Legion baseball team is starting to heat up right along with the summer. Its 5-4 win over Ridge on Monday was its fifth straight since a 1-3 start. At 6-3, the Hillsborough contingent is only a half-game behind North Warren for second place. Warren Hills sits…
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Somerset Hills Kennel Club Put’s It’s Money Where The Dogs Are
Take The Lead, a Somerset Hills Kennel Club donation recipient, was represented at the 2013 SHKC Dog Show.
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: JULY 3
The Springfield Township Council meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for a work session and the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. The Planning board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. for a work session and the third Tuesday of the…
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NEW BRUNSWICK: NBTHS teacher guilty of online sex talk with student
By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor NEW BRUNSWICK — North Brunswick Township High School teacher, and Kendall Park resident, Cara Conroy, 33, pled guilty June 27 to having an inappropriate conversation with a 14-year-old male student in March, officials said. According to a press release from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, Ms. Conroy,…
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MANSFIELD: Police: Obey the signs or pay the fines
By Amy Batista, Special Writer Local police are warning drivers who drive with a lead foot. Mansfield Township Police are stepping up efforts to address speeding problems in residential areas of the township. Speed limits are established in consideration of numerous factors with the goal of improving safety for the community. Motorists are urged…
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Vikings Hurler Heath Fillmyer Signs With Oakland Athletics
Mercer pitcher Heath Fillmyer was selected in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Oakland Athletics.
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