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State mandates financial literacy or economics course
Michael B. Daher, principal, Central High The following letter was written to parents of Hopewell Valley Central High School students on Feb. 20: Starting with the Class of 2014, students are required to complete a one- semester course in either financial literacy or economics. This additional course requirement for graduation has been established by…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Women charged with shoplifting at Kohl’s
Police reported two alleged shoplifting offenses at the Kohl’s store on Route 206. Jenene Remaley, 49, of Somerset, was charged with shoplifting $250 worth of women’s apparel on Feb. 9. Vanessa Rivero, 30, of Bridgewater was charged with trying to take $36 worth of men’s clothing on Feb. 11. Both were booked and released with…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Snow expenses begin to put bite on budget
Money moved to cover overtime, salt expenses By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Snow is putting the heat on the municipal budget. Township Committee members met in an unusual special session Monday morning to amend its temporary budget for the year, mostly to meet expenses of snow removal. The township’s leaders shifted around $232,735. Of that…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: School official Richard Lang retiring in June
Educator has been with HVRSD since 1983 Hopewell Valley schools Assistant Superintendent Richard Lang will retire this June after 31 years with the school district. “You get a sense when it’s the right time to leave. I feel this is the right time for me,” said Mr. Lang, who turns 64 this spring and…
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New business owner says layoff was a blessing, I have my life back
By Erin McDermott Robin McKenna, owner of Window Genie of Belle Mead, says business ownership has given her the freedom to create her own schedule, be in control of her success and have the work-life balance she missed in her previous career. Cincinnati, OH n Window Genie announces the grand opening of their newest location…
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LAWRENCE: Police blotter
An Ipod touch scanner, valued at $350 and belonging to American Eagle Outfitters, was reported stolen between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 16. A store employee could not find the scanner and reported the theft to police. Edwin Cruz, 29, of Trenton, was charged with driving under the influence and other motor vehicle violations…
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RECOVERY ONGOING IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Allie Zatoren Sayreville, NJ-February 26, 2014- There are still countless efforts happening with Hurricane Sandy recovery, however significantly more work is still to be done. The Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Group (MCLTRG) was established in response to the effects of the Hurricane Sandy disaster to coordinate assistance to those experiencing loss or damage. …
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SOUTH COUNTY: New school district expects to be up and running by July 1
By John Tredrea, Special Writer This still-new school district has a new name. ”We’re the South Hunterdon Regional School District,” said Dan Seiter, president of the school district’s recently formed school board. The district also has an interim superintendent, Louis Muenker. He also is interim superintendent of the current South Hunterdon Regional High School District,…
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