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Today in History – Sept. 10
September 10 In 1909, the 20-year-old Crescent City Transfer Company met trains and brought passengers to town by boat; however, a hard road built to the station had produced a competitive hack line. The transfer line had asked Atlantic Coast Line officials to establish a ticket…
Independence Township Volunteer Fire Department to host first Halloween 5K, open house
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — The Independence Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first Halloween 5K Run/Walk and an open house Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Field of Dreams …

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Prime real estate. A political cartoon by Bob Whitmore about the Amazon plane crash.

After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.
New Jersey American Water rates to increase Sept. 15; eligible customers to receive $9.88 monthly credit
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey American Water customers will see new water and wastewater rates beginning Sept. 15 following approval by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, while eligible …
NJ Transit upgrades bus tracking technology, adds free Wi-Fi to more than 1,500 buses
NEW JERSEY — NJ Transit is upgrading real-time tracking technology across its bus fleet and providing free onboard Wi-Fi on more than 1,500 buses statewide, with the technology expected to …

Mebane city council plans to give Orange County $381K to build larger gym at new school
Mebane’s city council took an unprecedented step Tuesday night in voting to start down the path of approving $381,547 toward the cost of a new elementary school planned by Orange […]
A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.
One rural hospital offers hope amid nationwide rural maternity ward closures
As more rural hospitals shut down maternity wards, one hospital in Minnesota has a survival strategy that could spur others to imitate it.

A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.
Richland Twp. trustees hire mower and Zoning Inspector
Public Meetings Full August 25 minutes attached By Paula Pyzik Scott The Board of Trustees of Richland Township have provided the approved minutes from August 26, which show the following activity: HIRING RESOLUTION 26-8-6 - Alan Myers moved to hire Wes Buettner as a part time…
Schumacher Homestead plans a farm full of Fall Fest activities
FROM THE SWISS COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY__The public is invited to the Schumacher Homestead during the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00-3:00. The new Heritage Center will be open with demonstrators and exhibits, and the farmhouse, workshop, summer…