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  • Wrestlers take strides in opener

    Hopewell Valley wrestling By: Mike Molaro    The Hopewell Valley Central High School wrestling squad knows there won’t be any division or county titles this season.    First-year head coach Mario Harpel is looking for his guys to work hard in practice and be mentally and physically ready when they step onto the mats to wrestle. Success…

  • Louisiana elementary school’s first need: socks

    Amsterdam Elementary School students have sent five boxes filled with socks, and have just concluded a drive to collect sweaters and sweatshirts. By: Donna Lukiw    When the students at Amsterdam Elementary School decided to help students at a Louisiana school following Hurricane Katrina, they expected to send some school supplies.    But the first items school…

  • Special delivery

    Lawrence resident William Burke, 10, traveled to Gulfport, Miss. to distribute toys to young survivors of Hurricane Katrina. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer William Burke knew that the stuffed animal he had created at the Build-A-Bear store at the Quaker Bridge Mall in October was among the thousands of toys sent to children who were victims…

  • New rules give police control at work sites

    Concerns about oversight dismissed By:Melissa Edmond    The Borough Council adopted an ordinance setting rules for controlling traffic near construction areas, despite concerns the measure gives police too much leeway in determining who gets to control traffic at the sites.    The ordinance regulating plans, location and times for construction work passed by a 5-1 vote at…

  • Meals on Wheels struggling to meet needs of area’s homebound community

    Washington’s Meals on Wheels program in the red (Dec. 22) By: Lauren Burgoon    Editor’s note: The full names of Meals on Wheels clients are withheld in accordance with the program’s privacy policy.    WASHINGTON — Five days a week, two volunteers leave the senior center laden with hot, nutritious meals. Looping their way through township streets,…

  • Local boys’ basketball teams all notch wins

    By: Sean Moylan    While Bordentown has its established stars in Sam McDuffie and Jon Kohler, it was a new breed of heroes — led by Donnell Hayden — who ultimately led to the Bordentown boys’ varsity basketball squad capturing a 58-56 victory over Cinnaminson in the Scotties’ road opener on Friday night.    Hayden hit a…

  • Il Sol Tuscan Grill

    Unique Tuscan fare and creamy Italian desserts contribute to a lively atmosphere at this Newtown, Pa. spot. By: Amy Brummer Il Sol Tuscan Grill 255 N. Sycamore St. Newtown, Pa. (215) 968-5880 www.ilsoltuscangrill.com Food: Good to very good Service: Uneven Prices: Moderate to moderately expensive Cuisine: Contemporary Italian Vegetarian Options Some antipasti, salads, pastas Ambience:…

  • Editorial-Dec. 22, 2005

    Become ‘brothers once more’ By: Mae Rhine    Aug. 1, 1917, Pope Benedict XV urged the world "to become brothers once more" and end the "terrible war unleashed upon Europe."    Those words, spoken nearly 90 years ago, still apply.    We are preparing to celebrate another Christmas without many of our men and women who are fighting…

  • It’s First Night Again

    Newtown, Pa., holds its annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. By: Megan Sullivan    Hop on the trolley and get to the party. And don’t forget your crazy, festive hat. First Night Newtown is back — a family-friendly, alcohol-free, arts-based New Year’s Eve celebration taking place in Newtown (Pa.) Borough Dec. 31. (Note: Bristol, Pa., also…