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  • Republicans challenge Holmes’ eligbility for office

    The Mercer County Republicans are requesting the U.S. Attorney’s Office Attorney’s Office to investigate the Housing Authority of East Orange and its executive director, Lawrence Township Councilman Mark Holmes,a Democrat, to determine whether Mr. Holmes and the housing agency have violated federal law. By:Lea Kahn    The Mercer County Republican Committee has asked the U.S. Attorney’s…

  • Letters — week of Nov. 4

    By: Re-elect Democrats to freeholder board To the editor:    Freeholder Director David Crabiel and Freeholder Camille Fernicola deserve our support this November. Through their leadership, Middlesex County continues to get better and better, particularly in the area of services for residents.    Whether it is senior citizen programs, recreation, open assistance programs security, or transportation —…

  • Turning attention to tip-off time

    DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet By:    I’ve always liked the first Wednesday in November.    Halloween has passed, the election season is winding down — or, in most years, has ended. But most importantly, it’s the night when the men in shorts and tank tops head back to the hard court — the National Basketball Association is…

  • Citizens need to help keep legacy alive

    EDITORIAL By:    Honoring America’s veterans has a long and healthy tradition in Jamesburg.    From Civil War reenactments, to Memorial Day parades and Veterans Day ceremonies, Jamesburg has usually spared no expense when it comes time to honor America’s veterans, both living and dead.    It’s a tradition we hope will continue.    Veterans Day, which falls on…

  • Elmer Earle Nevius

       Elmer Earle Nevius, 89, died Nov. 3 at the University Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in Hopewell, he was a lifelong resident of the Hopewell area.    He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after more than 30 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.    Son of the late Elmer…

  • PBA endorses change of government

    By: To the editor:    Hillsborough Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Local 205 is a non-profit labor organization whose membership consists of sworn municipal police officers employed by the Township of Hillsborough. Local 205 is devoted to maintaining a safe and fair working environment for its members so that they may effectively protect and serve the residents of…

  • Heaven and Earth

    Art from around the world with an emphasis on spiritual devotion is the focus of a new Lambertville gallery. By:Susan Van Dongen    If you own figurines of the Buddha, you might have noticed that "he" varies in appearance from country to country. Chinese Buddha figures are often rotund and smiling, offering abundant bellies to be…

  • Week of Nov. 4

    John Warianka, Kenneth Smida, Paul Sabo, James Paul Sloan, Palmo A. Tozzo, Stephen R. Gildersleeve, Michael Bussiere, Filomena M. Castaldi. By: John Warianka    John Warianka of Rossmoor died Sunday, Oct. 30, at his home. He was 89.    Mr. Warianka was born in Jersey City and lived in Linden for 55 years before moving to Rossmoor…

  • Monroe must hope for help in playoff chase

    Numerous grid contests to determine Falcons’ fate By: Ken Weingartner    In international struggles, it is often said, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."    That axiom applies to the gridiron this weekend, particularly in the case of the Monroe High football team as it hopes to secure the first playoff berth in school history.…