Lawnside NewsLocal news for Lawnside, NJ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Teen to face adult trial in city shooting death- May 30, 2008 A city teenager, accused of fatally shooting a Lawnside teen during a fight, will be tried as an adult, officials said Thursday.http://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/teen-to-face-adult-trial-in-city-shooting-de... Freeholder primaries feature contests in Camden County- May 29, 2008 Louis Cappelli Jr., a two-term Camden County freeholder and current freeholder-director, said he knows nothing about the candidates trying to unseat him and his five-term colleague, Riletta L. Cream.http://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/freeholder-primaries-feature-contests-in-cam... Jury: Lawnside violated citizens' civil rights- May 24, 2008 After hearing five days of testimony, a jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday that the borough of Lawnside violated the civil rights of a citizens group and individual residents opposed to a redevelopment ...http://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/jury-lawnside-violated-citizens-civil-rights... Raivetz Lays Out K-8, K-12 State Plans- May 22, 2008 At last week's board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mark Raivetz discussed the new gubernatorial appointment of executive county superintendents.http://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/raivetz-lays-out-k-8-k-12-state-plans?fromrs... Punitive damages claim allowed- May 19, 2008 "I was not Mr. Still's supervisor" U.S. District Judge Robert Kugler refused Wednesday to dismiss a claim for punitive damages in a federal civil rights suit against the borough and some of its elected officials. via CourierPostOnlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/punitive-damages-claim-allowed?fromrss=1 Bike rodeo teaches tykes safety- May 17, 2008 "This event is such a good idea because it teaches bike safety and quells children's' fears about police officers. It allows us to interact with them in a community setting." DEPTFORD TWP. Pre-kindergarten students filled the Central Early Childhood Center gym Friday morning, sailing by cheering parents and teachers on bikes decked out with ribbons, pinwheels, flags and balloons. via Gloucester Co. Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/bike-rodeo-teaches-tykes-safety?fromrss=1 Cheer to N.J. Senate panel; Jeer to Lawnside officials- May 15, 2008 C HEER: To the Senate Economic Growth Committee for approving a bill to give scholarships to students in poor, under-performing school districts so they can attend private and out-of-town schools. via CourierPostOnlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/cheer-to-n-j-senate-panel-jeer-to-lawnside-o... 'Crazy faith' lifts author, mother- May 13, 2008 "Don't take yourself so seriously. That helps. Enjoy the ride because the children grow up very, very, very fast. And pray about everything that's worth worrying about." Two's company, three's a crowd and eight is enough. So what does 12 make 'Perfect,' said Esther Davis-Thompson, who has been married to Art Thompson Sr. via CourierPostOnlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/crazy-faith-lifts-author-mother?fromrss=1 Council Cuts $20K from School Budget- May 11, 2008 Mark Swanson 09.MAY.08 The political parties on Heights Borough Council split on a proposed cut of the school tax levy on Tuesday night. via The Retrospecthttp://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/council-cuts-20k-from-school-budget?fromrss=... More Local Talent- May 9, 2008 Whittington Still is an R&B, Soul singer who is from Camden, NJ. She began singing professionally in California and now is back here on the East coast with her talents. via CourierPostOnlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/lawnside-nj/2008/05/more-local-talent?fromrss=1 |