The Burlington County Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced today it has postponed the county Centennial Scout Rally originally slated for Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Crosswicks section of Chesterfield. The announcement came amid forecasts of heavy snowfall in the area for the first half of the weekend.

   NORTH HANOVER — Two men were shot in a home invasion Wednesday evening, a spokesman for the Burlington County prosecutor’s office has confirmed.

    The Northern Burlington boys basketball team outscored West Deptford in every quarter and came away with a 43-30 win on Saturday.

    Both of the Bordentown High School bowling teams concluded stellar regular seasons this past week and will now see what they can do in the post-season.

    The Florence High School boys basketball team had its best week of the season, winning all three games it played. The three wins pushed the Florence record to 8-6 and guarantees the Flashes a spot in the Central Jersey Group I playoffs.

   NORTH HANOVER — Two men were shot in a home invasion Wednesday evening, a spokesman for the Burlington County prosecutor’s office has confirmed.

Victor E. Minnick and Nancy L. Minnick, Bordentown City

Jason Medina, Bordentown Township Committeeman

Larry Kipp, Lancaster, Pa.

   FLORENCE — A Florence man and a 17-year-old boy were taken into custody last week on robbery, assault, and drug charges, police said.

   Two local fire districts have received grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to buy equipment for their firefighters this year.

   MANSFIELD — A two-vehicle collision on the New Jersey Turnpike left one driver dead after his tractor-trailer ignited this weekend, state police said.

   BORDENTOWN CITY — Municipal attorney, municipal engineer, municipal... geologist?

   BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Committeeman William Morelli has lodged a complaint with the state Office of the Comptroller over Mayor Bruce Hill’s use of sick time.

   BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has taken the first step toward formally recognizing its township planner position.

   With the economy still in the doldrums, local fire companies are aiming to keep tax rates down in 2010.

Peg Dotson

Nancy Mrzljak

   BORDENTOWN CITY — Festivities abound at the St. Mary School this week, as it is in the midst of celebrating Catholic Schools Week.

    The Florence High School girls basketball team won all three games it played this past week and is now 11-1 on the season.

    The Bordentown High School wrestling team had one of the most memorable weeks in the history of the program. Not only did Bordentown win four of its five matches, it also had the pleasure of renaming its wrestling room in honor of former coach Larry Kipp on Friday.

    The Northern Burlington High School girls bowling team won all three of its matches this past week and is now 12-2-1 on the season.

Susan L. Minnick, Bordentown City

John Griffin, Bordentown City

Jim Cann, Bordentown Township

� � � MANSFIELD �” A Lawnside man has been charged with burglarizing a caf�© in the Mansfield Square shopping center on Route 206 South.

   NORTH HANOVER — The state Department of Education has designated the elementary school district a “high-performing school district.”

   In the weeks since a 7.0-magnitude earthquake razed Haitian infrastructure and devastated the population, one local woman with friends on the island hailed their survival as a “miracle” while another family in the area was still awaiting news.

   FLORENCE — Funding for background checks for township volunteers who work with minors will be provided by a local nonprofit foundation this year.

   BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee agrees on the need for an Economic Advisory Committee even if members are not unanimous on how to go about forming one.

   BORDENTOWN CITY — In response to a recent dispute over the process by which mayoral appointments are made, Mayor James Lynch has changed the policy.

Peg Dotson

Peg Traino

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   The Burlington County Library Bordentown Branch Youth Services Department offers a variety of programs. Registration is necessary for all programs. A Burlington County library card is required. For children’s programs, registration begins two weeks in advance at the library or by calling 298-0622.

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   Upcoming shows at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, are listed below. Prices are listed in order of advance tickets/night of show.