National Weather Service monitoring possible flood activity in Clinton Township

As of 12:15 p.m. Sunday the only water guage monitored by the National Weather Service showing any flood activity in the Hunterdon County area was Stanton, in Clinton Township at 9.05 feet, just one foot above the flood stage of 8 feet.

The South Branch of the Raritan River there reached its maximum for this storm of 10.57 feet at about 2 a.m. Sunday morning, about two-and-a-half feet above flood stage and well below the record of 15.2 feet. The National Weather Service predicts that the river in Stanton should fall below flood stage by 2 p.m. Sunday and stay below it for the duration of this rainfall.

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Guinness glass giveaway alert

Posted via The Food Chain » Flemington

From Mark Spivey of "Draft Picks":

"If anyone's in the area, Little Brothers Beverage Depot on Church Street in Flemington is giving out 2 free 250th anniversary Guinness pint glasses and accompanying Guinness keychains with any purchase of actual Guinness."

Mark says this is a St. Patrick's Day promotion running through Wednesday!

Two More Child Abuse Arrests in County

FLEMINGTON… Two Hunterdon County men were arrested and charged this week in separate incidents of abuse against juveniles.

The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Unit on Friday announced the arrests of Hany Khadr, 64, of the Annandale section of Clinton Township, and Samuel Sanchez, 31, of the Hunter Hills Apartments in Flemington, on separate charges of abuse against juveniles.

As a result of information received, the Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Unit and Raritan Township Police Department conducted a joint investigation that led to the arrest on March 5 of Khadr. Khadr was charged with one count each of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child under the age of 13 during the month of March. He was remanded to the Hunterdon County Jail, in lieu of $150,000 bail, no 10 percent.
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Open House this weekend at Acorn Montessori School in Clinton Township

The greatest investment you can make in your children's future is their education. At Acorn Montessori School we believe that education is much more than basic academics. Established in 1984, Acorn Montessori School is a community of compassionate teachers and staff providing students with a blend of love, respect and academic excellence to foster a life-long love of learning.

This "whole-child" approach -- coupled with our commitment to provide a strong academic foundation in an age-appropriate setting -- has helped our children go on to become motivated learners, effective leaders, and active citizens.

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HIV-positive Hunterdon man charged with sexual assault against 2nd juvenile

A Clinton Town man who authorities say is HIV-positive has been charged with sexual assault involving another juvenile. Rick "Ricky'' D. Webster, 20, formerly of Alexandria, was charged Friday with an additional count of diseased person committing act of sexual penetration after the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes Unit found another person with whom Webster reportedly had sexual contact.
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Clinton Township police blotter

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 10 a.m. Feb. 28. Two windows were pried open at an Augusta Drive residence while the homeowner was on vacation between 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m. Feb. 28. No entry was gained and nothing was reported taken. Detective Paul Bate is investigating.
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Huge Charity Barn sale in Flemington to benefit the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund

On Saturday and Sunday, March 13 & 14th, the Edgewood Farm Barn at 125 Cole Road, Flemington will be open from 8-4 to treasure hunt. This will be RAIN or SHINE. The friends of the league have a great assortment of household items, antiques, gently used books and baby toys, along with a card table, dorm refrigerator, new Tivo, old windows, baseball cards, Nordic Track, and picnic table. There is an industrial sewing machine , a changing table, crib and jogger stroller.

Things are priced to sell and all proceeds go to the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund. There will be coffee and cookies by Ellie Kowal.

The charity was established by the Readington Mens basketball League and it is strictly all volunteer. The mission is to assist local seriously ill children and their families who are experiencing financial hardship. Their basketball game held last week raised almost $100,000. This year the recipients of the fund are Damien Giammarco from Bridgewater, Joseph Delli Santi of Readington and Taliah Gresham of Somerset. For information of events and to see updates on past recipients, go to www.shannonfund.org

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Central Liqours in Flemington Pours Support for Agency

A wine tasting will be held at Copper Hill Country Club on March 21, 2010 from 2 to 4:30 pm, The wine tasting will feature the top 64 wines personally chosen by the staff of Central Liqours in Flemington New Jersey. The staff will be on hand to pour and discuss the wine with attendees. Copper Hill Country wil be offering light food to complement the wine. Shoprite of Flemington has donated a selection of cookies and Brownies and also Attorney Joe Mulherin has donated a wide variety of chocolates to enhance the wine tasting experience as well as finish the afternoon with a sweet treat.

Tickets can be purchased by emailing Carl Weber at carlweber@rcn.com.

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Flemington man facing deportation in connection with stabbing

A borough resident arrested on charges relating to the early Monday stabbing of a Guatemalan man could face deportation. Rohel E. Mendez-Mendez, 20, a resident of Hunter Hills Apartments, faces charges of aggravated assault, possession of a deadly weapon, and knowingly possessing a weapon in connection with Monday's stabbing of Marlin Eduardo Juarez-Soto at the Flemington Arms Apartments on North Main Street, according to Dan Hurley, chief of detectives for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. "It appears that this was the result of some kind of argument amongst the suspect and defendant over a financial debt," Hurley said. "We believe the dispute started inside but the actual stabbing may have occurred outside." The investigation by the Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Flemington Borough Police Department continues, authorities said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on Mendez-Mendez pending further investigation, Hurley said, raising the possibility of deportation for the suspect. Juarez-Soto is in good condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick after undergoing surgery there Monday, according to a hospital spokesman.

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Wine and Chocolate at the Main St. Manor

Wine and Chocolate – the perfect combination!

The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a sensational tasting experience… SO move over cheese, learn how to identify the complimentary flavors of wine and chocolate using all the senses and discover a fun new way to enjoy two of your favorite pleasures.

Join us at Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast from 4 to 6 p.m. on  Sunday, March 28 for an evening of wine & chocolate tasting as we pair, sip, taste & learn with two of New Jersey’s local treasures, Diane Pinder, artisinal chocolatier& Cameron Stark, award winning winemaker at Unionville Vineyards.
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Hunterdon Central collects prom apparel again

Hunterdon Central is again collecting prom dresses, shoes, purses and accessories for those students who can’t afford to purchase them or those students who are wise shoppers.  We had a tremendous response last year!  Dresses may be dropped off at either reception area of the school during school hours, until March 19, 2010.  Any questions please call Cheryl Copeland at (908) 284-7174.

UPDATE: Flemington bank robbery suspect arrested

Russell B. Kromjong, 44, of Bernards, has been charged with robbing the PNC Bank on Route 202 this morning.

Kromjong is being held in the Hunterdon County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail. Kromjong was arrested without incident in the parking lot of the Hunterdon Medical Center. Hunterdon County Communications was alerted by PNC Bank personnel that an individual had entered the bank and demanded money. The suspect then fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money and was last seen on Route 202 in Raritan Township, authorities said. Within a short period of time personnel from the Hunterdon County Medical Center, Security Department notified Hunterdon County Communications that the suspect was seen in the medical center parking lot. Officers from Flemington, Raritan Township and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office responded to the medical center and took Kromjong into custody without incident.

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Police investigating Flemington bank robbery

Police are investigating a robbery at the PNC Bank on Route 202 a little before 10 a.m. this morning, according to published reports.

No weapon was shown in the robbery, preliminary reports indicate. No injuries were reported.

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Flemington man charged in stabbing at apartment complex

Rohel E. Mendez-Mendez, 20, of the Hunter Hills Apartments, has been charged in connection with the stabbing of Marlin Edguardo Juarez-Soto, 22, early Monday morning at the Flemington Arms Apartments. Mendez-Mendez has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon, according to the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. Juarez-Soto, who was stabbed in the stomach, is listed in good condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick after undergoing surgery, authorities say. Mendez-Mendez is being held at the Hunterdon Counrty Jail. Federal immigration authorities have placed a detainer on him.

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Readington police blotter

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED, 8:58 p.m. March 4. After a motorist reported a suspected intoxicated driver on Route 22, police stopped Rodney L. Williams, 36, of Newark. Police smelled alcohol on Williams and asked him to perform several field sobriety tests, police said. Williams was charged with driving while intoxicated after he failed the tests, police said. He also was charged with careless driving, driving while suspended, failure to maintain lane, failure to exhibit insurance, failure to exhibit registration, failure to inspect, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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“FREEDOM SHRINE” UNVEILED AT CLINTON TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL

An exciting collection of important documents from American history is now displayed at the Clinton Township Middle School (CTMS), thanks to a grant from the Clinton Township Foundation for Educational Excellence. The "Freedom Shrine," a permanent display at the CTMS, showcases photographic reproductions of original documents from American history. The Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Gettysburg Address are among the 28 documents in the display.
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Readington Community Theatre in Whitehouse Station presents a Musical

Readington Theatre presents their next musical, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," on April 23 and 24 at 7 p.m., and April 25 at 2 p.m. The show will be presented at Whitehouse School, 50 Whitehouse Ave. in Whitehouse Station. Tickets are $10 at the door, and may be purchased in advance by calling 908-938-6965.

This is the stage adaptation of the best-selling book by Robert Fulghum. It is a story-telling piece about ordinary people offering an insightful perspective on everyday life.

The cast consists of Paul deWolfe, Jennifer Leta, David Holzwarth, John Kunka, Marie Comerford, and Dennis Johnson as the narrator. Producing the musical include: director Joe Systo, music director Emily Bengels, and producer Rob Nonni.

For information, call 908-938-6965 or visit www.rctnj.org.

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Driver speeding at 100 mph in Readington charged with drunken driving, police say

A Bridgewater man who was driving 100 mph on Route 202 was charged with driving while intoxicated early Saturday morning.

Michael T. Pinho, 22 , of Bridgewater, was arrested at 12:01 a.m. Saturday after Patrolman Greg Wester, on routine patrol, observed him driving 100 mph in the northbound lane, police say. Wester stopped Pinho and while speaking with him, smelled an alcoholic beverage, according to police. Pinho was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and speeding.

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Clinton Township police blotter

BURGLARY, 5:35 p.m. Feb. 25. Officers responded to a Belvidere Avenue residence for a report of three suspicious males who had left the area approximately 15 minutes earlier.
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Hunterdon clerk encourages residents to apply for, renew passports before proposed fee increase

The Hunterdon County Clerk's Office is encouraging residents to either apply for or renew their passports before a proposed fee increase takes effect.

An adult passport fee would increase from $75 to $110 and a minor passport (younger than age 16) would increase from $60 to $80 if the proposed hike takes effect. There is no increase to the acceptance fee of $25. The U.S. Department of State about a month ago published a notice of a request in the Federal Register for an increase of fees, according to Clerk Mary Melfi. The request has a 30-day public comment period. If the request is approved, price increases would likely occur in late spring, Melfi said. As a result of the proposed fee increase, Melfi's office will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays throughout March and April, and on May 1. Passport photos can be taken on-site and no appointment is required. Adult passports are valid for 10 years and minor passports are valid for five years. Routine applications are processed in four to six weeks. For more information, call the Hunterdon County Clerk's office at 908-788-1221.

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