Month: January 2001

  • Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn

    With a mix of American, Hungarian and German foods that is hearty with no frills, this restaurant is a perfect place to visit during the winter months. By: Antoinette Buckley Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn 15 East Broad St., Hopewell (609) 466-9889 Food: Good Service: Good Cuisine: American/Hungarian Ambiance: Casual, bustling Prices: Moderate Hours: Mon.-Fri.,…

  • City police moving to new station

    New headquarters at 349 N. Main St. By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — After years of shopping around for a new headquarters, the Lambertville Police Department finally will move out of its basement-level offices at City Hall and into its own facility at 349 N. Main St. Friday.    The public is invited to tour the facility…

  • Katz hits plateau on 3-pointer against Trenton

    Hopewell Valley Boys BasketballThis past week was one that anyone connected with Hopewell Valley boys basketball won’t soon forget. By: Matt Nalbone    Not only did the team win a big game against an opponent that has owned them for years, but one of HoVal’s own reached a career milestone.    The team beat Ewing, 56-53, in…

  • HoVal swim teams fight illnesses as county touney nears

    Hopewell Valley SwimmingThe Hopewell Valley Central High School swim teams took on some tough opponents this past week. By: Steve Feitl    There was the undefeated West Windsor-Plainsboro South squad, which defeated both HoVal squads Jan. 25.    Then there was the Hamilton squads that edged out victories Tuesday.    Both the toughest opponent of them all may…

  • Hopewell grapplers suffer three losses

    Hopewell Valley WrestlingThe Hopewell Valley wrestling team had another tough week, losing three matches, but getting some very good individual performances. By: Matt Nalbone    The week began on a sour note with a close 45-33 loss to Allentown.    Hopewell had to give its opponent five forfeits, essentially making it so the Bulldogs had to win…

  • Edition of Feb. 1, 2001

    Ruth Ethel Nickerson    Ruth Ethel Nickerson, 80 of Titusville died Tuesday at the Capital Health System at Mercer surrounded by her family.    Born in New York City in 1942, she married the late Richard A. Nickerson, also of New York City, and in 1955 they moved to Titusville, where they became longtime residents.    She was…

  • Couple buys ‘dream:’ York Street B&B

    By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — With all four of her boys in school full time, Laurie Weinstein is at a point in her life when she could kick back a bit and relax.    But for the ambitious city resident, taking a breather means fulfilling a decade-old dream to own a bed and breakfast. And she’s…

  • Obituaries

    Rocco Locandro    STOCKTON — Rocco Locandro, 94, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, Piscataway.    Born in Rossiter, Pa., he lived in New Brunswick most of his life before moving to Stockton 10 years ago.    Mr. Locandro owned Rocco’s Hairdressing, New Brunswick, retiring in 1970 after many years. He was a member…

  • Rider track teams excel at Penn State

    Rider NotesFacing some top national competition didn’t intimidate the Rider University men’s and women’s track teams at the Penn State Invitational this past weekend. By: Nick Schaefer    Both the men’s and women’s squads showed they belonged on the same track that contained the likes of Villanova, Virginia, UCLA, Georgetown and many other top level programs…