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MANVILLE: Dr. Ruberto honored as county’s best
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Manville schools superintendent Johanna Ruberto has been chosen as Somerset County’s “Superintendent of the Year” by a statewide administrators group. Her honor will be applauded this week by the N.J. Administrators and Supervisors Association at a meeting in Atlantic City. Dr. Ruberto, who has announced her retirement effective Aug. 1,…
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MANVILLE: Elks pig roast helps family of Kyle Barnish
Sixth annual fundraiser proceeds go to Manville family More than 400 people showed up at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge in beautiful early summer weather Sunday to chow down some good food, have some fun and help a Manville family with medical expenses. Beneficiary of proceeds from the sixth annual Elks’ pig roast was the Barnish…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: May 22
Thurs., May 22 Shipwrecked: at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, historian Rochelle Christopher, of Victorian Vanities, will present this interactive media program about the historic maritime disasters off the coast of the New Jersey shore. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call…
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Greater Mercer TMA recognizes local students in Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest
Greater Mercer TMA Greater Mercer TMA (GMTMA) sponsored a Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest with the theme “I like to Walk/Bike because…”. The contest was open to all 3rd through 5th graders in Mercer County, NJ. The winners were announced this week in celebration of NJ Bike and Walk to School Week. Janai…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Memorial Day observances begin Saturday
Members of Boy Scout Troop 44 in Pennington assisted the Parks and Recreation Commission with retiring old flags properly. These flags adorn the streets of Pennington from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The commission sponsors a program, Adopt A Flag, to help replace the old flags. Shown from left are: Kristin Tunkel (Parks and Receation…
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LAWRENCE: Seniors get the message about drunk driving
Phil McAuliffe With a film of last year’s drunk driving accident simulation in the background, Lawrence police detective Scott Caloiaro talks to high school students about the dangers students face at prom time. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Local police, others lauded for saving man’s life
The award recipients (shown from left) are: Hopewell Valley Emergency Services Firefighter/EMT Matthew Peck, Pennington Borough police Officer Doug Pinelli, Pennington First Aid EMT John Muccioli, Hopewell Township police Sgt. Michael Cseremsak, Hopewell Township police Officer Louis Vastola, Hopewell Township police Officer Robert Sparano, Capital Health Trauma Nurse Sean Varricchio and Pennington First Aid EMT…
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MANVILLE: Elks pig roast helps family of Kyle Barnish
At the fund-raising pig roast Sunday at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks were Exalted Ruler Joe Homyak, event co-chairs Joan Leib and Scott Mikaelian, 10-year-old Kyle Barnish and his mother, Patty. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Police Blotter
Hopewell Township police Lt. Christopher Kascik reported: — On May 5, Officer Mark Sherman went to a residence on Hopewell-Amwell Road to check out a report of a burglary and theft. Upon arrival he spoke with the victims, who said someone had broken into their house during the day and stolen numerous items. Entry was…
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