Category: archives
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Time capsule
Bear Tavern School dedication event The official dedication of the Bear Tavern School expansion, funded by 2000 referendum money, took place Oct. 25. The $2.26 million project includes expansion of the cafetorium by 50 percent, a new kitchen, renovated main office (conference room and record storage), conversion of two classrooms into music, practice rooms and…
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Florence, NBC field hockey squads stopped in playoffs
By: Sean Moylan The Florence High School field hockey team won at Henry Hudson, 1-0, in a Central Jersey Group I battle last Thursday on a first-half goal by Rebecca Wright, assisted by Cheryl Jiras. "It was a beautiful goal," said Coach Gina Smith, whose team protected that lead with all it had. Tiffany Golab,…
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Scouts go to bat for Pantry
The bag distribution and collection is part of an annual event in which the Scouts help collect food for the Food Pantry’s holiday meal program. By: Joseph Harvie The empty shopping bags were distributed last weekend. This weekend, the Boy Scouts hope to collect those bags, filled with food to help patrons of the township…
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This Week
Thursday Indie flick: The Lawrence Library Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library invites the public to attend a showing of "Drifters," at 7 p.m. as part of the Independent Films @ Your Library program. The film is the official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and tells the tale of a man who was…
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Christian Academy honors veterans
New Jersey United Christian Academy hosts Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 10) By: Marisa Maldonado UPPER FREEHOLD It’s been more than 50 years since Maj. Tom Weghorst served in Korea with the Marines, and Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the New Jersey United Christian Academy was his chance to dust off his blue uniform and…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from November 11, 2005 to November 17, 2005. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…
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Woman could lose leg
Victim undergoes surgery after hit-and-run on Route 1. By: Joseph Harvie Doctors were trying to reattach a woman’s leg late Tuesday evening following a hit-and-run accident on Route 1. According to police, Yelena Alter, 45, of Jersey Avenue in Monmouth Mobile Park on Route 1, was hit by a car that left the scene while…
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Windows to the World
Smita Rao exhibits her computer-altered Bucks County landscapes at the new The Gallery at The Frame Shop in Lambertville. By: Megan Sullivan Beneath many layers, artist Smita Rao’s thoughts are neatly tucked within her digital prints of Bucks County landscapes. The Doylestown resident transfers her visions into unique forms of art and makes them tangible.…
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MHS harriers do their best in final tri-meet
Todorovic wins first race By: Rudy Brandl Manville High cross country coach Jim O’Connor continued to have a positive attitude even after his team lost twice to finish a winless season last week. There was good reason for O’Connor’s optimism after Manville dropped both ends of a home tri-meet to South Hunterdon (20-39) and Belvidere…
