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Somerset Valley YMCA divers make splash at national competitions
While the USA, Great Britain and China battled over who would win the gold in diving in the 2012 Summer Olympics, some young members of the Somerset Valley YMCA’s Lords of the Boards diving team captured a few medals of their own at national diving events this summer. Three members of the Y team competed in the 2012 Junior National Diving Championships in August in Greensboro, NC, an event that features the best divers in the country. To qualify, divers had to be among the top six at one of five zoned meets held around the country. Two...
read more17 cars vandalized in Raritan; $1,000 reward
Seventeen cars parked along First Street in Raritan were vandalized on Aug. 21 and 22 and now a $1,000 reward is being offered to solve the crimes, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano. The reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers of Somerset County, Inc. for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for the vandalism. Soriano is asking anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity or individuals during the nights of the vandalism to contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS(8477) or...
read moreBridge to be named in memory of Vernon Noble
The Somerset County Board of Freeholders will host a ceremony to rename the Talmage Avenue flood-control bridge in Bound Brook in memory of former Freeholder and former Green Brook Flood Control Commission Chairman Vernon A. Noble. The public is welcome to attend the 2 p.m. ceremony on Monday, June 25, on the bridge. Parking will be at the Tea Street Sports Complex north of the bridge. Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh will host the event, joined by her fellow Freeholders as well as invited federal, state and municipal officials....
read moreAhn’s TaeKwonDo students win 75 medals at 2012 Big East competition
Thirty seven students from Ahn’s TaeKwonDo school of Bridgewater and Montgomery brought home 43 gold medals, 18 silver medals and 14 bronze medals from the 2012 Big East TaeKwonDo Championship on Sunday, April 29 at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, N.J. Students, age 5 to 44, competed in the all-day event in almost every age category and belt level. The competing students live in Princeton, Montgomery, Hillsborough, Raritan, and Bridgewater. Results are as follows: Montgomery School Name Age Belt Form Breaking Grace...
read moreSomerset County 2012 budget decreases 1.44%
The Somerset County Board of Freeholders introduced the 2012 county budget at its April 10 meeting. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held April 30 at 5:30 p.m. The $210.9-million budget plan shows a decrease in overall spending of $100,164 from last year’s $211-million budget. The county’s operating expenses are being cut this year by $2,035,263, or 1.44 percent. “The 2012 budget reflects the tough choices that we now face in every budget cycle,” said Freeholder Robert Zaborowski, county finance...
read moreDigital photography workshop being held at EEC
The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center will present “Earth Day Nature’s Way,” a day-long digital photography workshop on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The hands-on workshop will take place at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey In celebration of Earth Day, participants will work with expert photographers from the Camera Naturalist Photo Club in a hands-on workshop to learn how to shoot nature’s most stunning wildlife and...
read moreStudents recognized by Somerville Elks
Eight area middle school students who finished the winter quarter with strong academic records and noteworthy contributions to their schools and communities were recently recognized by the Somerville Elks Lodge #1068 as marking period scholars. The students, representing Somerville Middle School, Immaculate Conception School, Bridgewater–Raritan Middle School and Branchburg Middle School, were selected by their principals and teachers for academic excellence, outstanding character and contributions to school and a community. Each received a...
read moreY hosting Hillsborough Hop June 2
Running in the annual Hillsborough Hop 5K is a perfect way to get in shape for summer. It’s also a great way to make a difference in the life of a neighbor, as all proceeds from this popular community event go to the Somerset Valley Y’s Strong Kids fund to ensure everyone has access to programs that enhance their health and well-being. The Hillsborough Hop, which began in 2001 with 152 participants, has grown into an established community race which brings nearly 600 people annually to the starting line. This year’s Hillsborough Hop is...
read moreLearn how to make ‘Black Gold’ at composting workshops
The Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County will be holding backyard-composting workshops for Somerset County residents on Wednesday, April 4, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The workshops will be held at the Somerset County 4-H Center located at 310 Milltown Road. The $50 registration fee includes the workshop, a compost bin and literature. Registration is requested by Thursday, March 29. Participants will learn how to compost kitchen and yard debris into a...
read moreWeekly walks at Duke Island Park continue
A weekly walking group will meet every Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. at the Duke Island Visitor’s Center for a healthy walk through Duke Island Park along a beautiful stretch of the Raritan River. Coffee, tea, and treats will be provided. For information call 908-722-1200, ext. 226. Duke Island Park is located off Old York Road in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The walk is free of charge and continues weekly as weather permits. Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org Source: Somerset County...
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