Category: archives
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Obituaries
Lucy M. Weaver, George A. Van Horn, Josephine Bonelli Goehrig, Nancy W. Rees, Barry W. Evans For the week of Oct. 6 Lucy M. Weaver UPPER FREEHOLD Lucy M. Weaver, 72, died at home Sept. 22. Born in Crescent City, Fla., Ms. Weaver moved to the area during her adolescence and had been a…
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CANDIDATE’S FORUM
From the issue of Oct. 6, 2005 I would like to respond briefly to yet another false statement made by my opponent’s supporters, who again are part of the Democratic County Committee. I do not now or have I ever taken health benefits from Hillsborough Township; in fact, I pay hundreds of dollars a month…
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A decade of revitalization
Lawrenceville Main Street celebrates its 10th anniversary. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer A dozen years ago, Main Street in the historic village of Lawrenceville looked like a ghost town. The hardware store was shuttered, the grocery store was boarded up and the pharmacy had closed its doors. Leaves collected in the corners of the steps to…
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Moorestown tie part of NBC field hockey’s great run
By: Sean Moylan Last week Northern Burlington Regional High School girls’ varsity field hockey Coach Joanne Hensch promised some of her players steak dinners if they beat Moorestown. Although they didn’t technically win the game, last Wednesday’s great 2-2 double-overtime tie with Moorestown at Northern Burlington should have at least warranted steak-ums and fries at…
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Fall festival begins Saturday
Allentown’s 22nd annual Fall Harvest Festival includes crafts and historic activities. By: Lauren Burgoon ALLENTOWN Tradition will be out in full force this weekend for Allentown’s 22nd annual Fall Harvest Festival. A craft show, food booths and business owners will set up along Main Street for the throng of people who visit the festival…
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Police issuing more tickets
South Brunswick Police report an increase in the number of speeding tickets issued. By: Joseph Harvie The South Brunswick Police Department issued 1,040 traffic tickets in September, a 291percent increase from September 2004 when 266 tickets were issued, according to South Brunswick Police spokesman Detective James Ryan. The increase in tickets prompted the Township Council…
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HHS volleyballers gaining confidence
Team wins twice after tourney crown By: John E. Powers It was likely the most productive week the young Hillsborough High School girls’ volleyball program has had. The Raiders won the Mariner Invitational Tournament beating a field of one and two-year programs Sept. 24 and then defeated Hackettstown and South Plainfield for their…
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Movie gives Upper Freehold some exposure
"Quid Pro Quo" film crew comes to township Monday. By: Lauren Burgoon UPPER FREEHOLD "And scene." Has Upper Freehold arrived in Hollywood? Maybe not quite yet, but the town will make its screen debut soon thanks to a movie shoot here on Monday. It was lights, camera and action well, some action …
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HHS teams ready to rock in October
Seasons hit full stride this month By: Rudy Brandl Hillsborough High sports fans won’t have to wait until Halloween to get some real treats during the month of October. Sports fans not interested in the Major League baseball playoffs, National Football League games or the start of the professional hockey and basketball seasons will…
