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Former Flemington Councilman Faces Five Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribution
Malik D. Johnston, a former Flemington councilman, is now facing a five-year prison term after pleading guilty to distributing cocaine. His involvement was uncovered during a joint investigation conducted following his arrest. Key Takeaways:. Malik D. Johnston, a former Flemington councilman, pleaded guilty to distributing cocaine and faces a five-year...
Shane Bowen’s New Defensive Strategy for the Giants in 2024 – Re-Defining Fast and Aggressive
Shane Bowen is introducing the New York Giants’ new defensive strategy for the 2024 season. This approach will feature less blitzing, more controlled aggression, and a focus on player performance and adaptation. Key Takeaways:. Shane Bowen will use fewer blitzes than Wink Martindale, choosing a more controlled approach. Bowen’s...
Early Morning Fire in Middlesex Borough NJ Leaves Seven Residents Displaced
A fire early Friday morning destroyed two homes and displaced seven people in Middlesex Borough. About 70 firefighters from 15 departments helped control the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still being investigated. Key Takeaways:. A three-alarm fire in Middlesex Borough displaced seven residents...
Early Morning Fire in Middlesex Borough NJ Leaves Seven Residents Displaced
A fire early Friday morning destroyed two homes and displaced seven people in Middlesex Borough. About 70 firefighters from 15 departments helped control the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still being investigated. Key Takeaways:. A three-alarm fire in Middlesex Borough displaced seven residents...
Inside the Bribery Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez – Prosecutors Highlight His Wife’s Finances
Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways:. Key witnesses, including former advisers...
Inside the Bribery Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez – Prosecutors Highlight His Wife’s Finances
Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways:. Key witnesses, including former advisers...
New York Giants – Top Trade Targets, Rumors, and News [NFL Draft 2024]
The New York Giants have made major changes this offseason, letting go of Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney, trading for Brian Burns and drafting Malik Nabers. Even so, there are still major roster gaps to fill. Here are the two key players the Giants should trade for and four additional...
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Hit the ‘trail’ and learn about New Jersey’s Black history
James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to go to medical school. Undeterred, he learned to make botanical extracts from native plants, and studied books on anatomy, physiology, botany and medicine. Still became a skilled healer with an office in Medford, and earned fame as “the Black doctor of the Pines.”
Protesters disrupt Princeton University alumni festivities
Pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel protesters were true to the word that they would “see you at Reunions” when they briefly held up Princeton University’s signature P-Rade of alumni May 25. The protesters, whose encampment was dismantled May 15 after three weeks on McCosh Courtyard and Cannon Green on the Princeton...
Primary election is June 4
Lawrence Township voters will nominate candidates for an assortment of elected offices in the Democratic and Republican party primaries June 4, with the presidential nominees topping the list. The polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting will take place May 29-June 2. Ballots may...
‘A time to reflect’
People stood together along Nassau Street as many waved American flags for the 2024 Memorial Day Parade. The parade was held on May 25 during Memorial Day weekend and was followed by a ceremony at Monument Hall. “Memorial Day is about remembering the men and women who have made the...
Primary election is June 4
Princeton voters will nominate candidates for an assortment of elected offices in the Democratic and Republican party primaries June 4. The polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting will take place May 29-June 2. Ballots may be cast at any of the seven early...
‘Hopefully we won’t have to face this large increase again’
Hopewell Township has increased sewer service fees for users in the Ewing Lawrence Sewage Authority (ELSA) Service District. Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning, Deputy Mayor Uma Purandare, Committeeman David Chait, and Committeeman Kevin Kuchinski voted “yes” to adopt the amended ordinance increasing sewer rates for those in ELSA Service District at a Township Committee meeting on May 20.
Pennington Fire to temporarily use former first aid squad building
Pennington Council members have approved the Pennington Fire District’s temporary use of the former Pennington First Aid Squad (PFAS) building. Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilwoman Kati Angarone, Councilwoman Deborah Gnatt, Councilwoman Nadine Stern, and Councilman John Valenza voted “yes” to approve the resolution authorizing the Pennington Fire District No. 1’s temporary use of the building on May 6.
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