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MANVILLE: Scouts replace flags on veterans’ graves
Manville Boy Scouts and leaders from Manville Troop 193 replaced more than 1,500 torn American flags Saturday, May 17, at local cemeteries. The Scouts replace them annually at Memorial Day to remember and honor all those who have served the country. Flags were placed at Sacred Heart Cemetery and St. Peter and Pauls, both on…
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Kean University CarFit Program on June 18 in Hillside To Help Senior Drivers Enjoy a Safe, Comfortable Ride
By Yankee Public Relations Kean University’s Occupational Therapy Department will offer CarFit check-ups June 18th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Nathan Weiss Graduate College Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside. CarFit is a national program that reviews how well senior drivers “fit” their cars for comfort, safety and mobility. CarFit is developed by…
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Just Orbit Collaborates with Tour Operators & Guides World Wide to launch Tour Packages
By 1888pressrelease (1888 PressRelease) Just Orbit, the one stop travel information platform for all those who are planning for a trip anywhere in the world has introduced a new service of late. It has in fact launched tour packages in collaboration with local travel agencies and tour operators. The travel and tourism industry has been…
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LITTLE LEAGUE RESULTS: May 22
Ace Top Soil, 6-1 Ace Top Soil defeated Lawrence Fraternal Order of Police by 6-1 in a game played May 17. Charlie Lowery threw four impressive no-hit innings to lead Ace Top Soil. Logan Lutoff added a shutout inning as well. Offensively, Ace got multiple hits and runs from Kellen Moore, Lucas Klerk and Ryan…
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FLORENCE: Resident receives Civilian Medal
By Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — The Florence Township Board of Fire Commissioners honored resident Darnell Taylor for his heroic efforts in saving the lives of four people last month. ”We have a little something special here tonight,” said Chairman Charlie Bauer at the commissioners’ meeting on May 12. “This certificate is awarded to…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Doring looks to continue progress
Rookie thrower, Raider boys ready for sectionals meet By Justin Feil, The Packet Group On a Hillsborough High School boys track and field team marked by youth, Matt Doring is about as inexperienced as they come. Yet the sophomore thrower has one of the better chances of any Raiders athlete to advance beyond the Central…
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SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: May 22
The Northern Burlington Soccer Club is looking for boys and girls, ages 8 through 18, interested in playing year round competitive Travel Soccer. The Northern Burlington Soccer Club will be conducting registration and tryouts on the following days: Thursday, May 15, Monday May, 19 and Wednesday, May 21. Times for all tryout dates are 6:30…
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REGIONAL: Assemblyman Dancer supports U.S. control over Internet
Citing concerns regarding the freedom of expression, Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-12) has introduced a resolution urging President Barack Obama to maintain U.S. responsibility over the Internet’s Domain Name System. According to a press release, the Internet currently provides over two billion people worldwide with access to knowledge, services, commerce, and communication. Navigating the Internet requires…
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Mercer Raceabout featured in Smithsonian auto exhibit
When the call comes for drivers in this year’s Indianapolis 500 to start their engines, a race car owner from Hamilton will rev the engine of a 1911 Mercer Raceabout that is still making history. The car will be featured in the Smithsonian traveling exhibit appearing May 25 at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell…
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