Category: archives
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Hopewell man shows photographs at Failte Coffeehouse
The exhibit, "Black & White & Color," can be seen at the Hopewell coffeehouse through the end of July. By John Tredrea Not long ago, Arthur Hochman and his wife, Robin, decided that when their 25th wedding anniversary rolls around three years from now, they’ll celebrate it by taking a cross-country trip together. "Once we…
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Donors needed to boost area blood supply
EDITORIAL:The area’s blood supply is at a dangerously low level. Eligible donors should step up give a gift of life. A silent crisis is underway in our region the blood supply is dangerously low. The Red Cross Penn-Jersey Region has issued urgent pleas for area residents to donate blood. While the blood supply is…
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For the July 14 issue
Hannah M. Horner, William J. Jones, Marcella E. Keaton. Hannah M. Horner BARNEGAT Hannah M. Horner, 65, died July 6 at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin. Born in Delanco, Mrs. Horner lived in Roebling for 15 years and in New Egypt for 17 years before moving to Barnegat seven years ago. Ms. Horner…
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For the July 14 issue
Kiyoko Walters, Richard C. Iannacone, Roy N. Miller, Florence Z. Larson, Edna Stryker, Hannah M. Horner, Robert J. Filipponi, William J. Jones, Stephen W. Homa. Kiyoko Walters BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP Kiyoko "Cherry" Walters, 80, died Monday at her home. She was born in Kyoto, Japan and had resided in this area for over 48 years.…
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DISPATCHES: Star’s decline serves as solemn reminder
DISPATCHES By Hank Kalet Baseball players don’t cut quite the same figure they used to. The swing used to be lighting-quick, a ferocious arc through the strike zone. Back in his heyday, time would stop when he came to the plate. Each pitch offered that rare opportunity for greatness. He would glare out at the…
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Hopewell 14s battle back
Babe Ruth baseball By: Jim Green One of the key elements of a good team is the ability to bounce back after a tough loss. The Hopewell Valley Babe Ruth 14-year-old All Star team did just that Monday night, rebounding from a heartbreaking defeat to Hamilton with a big 8-4 victory over Lawrence at Moody…
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Council mulling hiring changes
Township Council votes to change the requirements for police recruits. By: Joseph Harvie After a month of delays, the Township Council introduced an ordinance by a 3-0 vote Tuesday that changes the requirements for township police recruits. The measure changes the grading scale of an exam given to new recruits, outlines who will administer an…
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Jury considers options in Nyce murder case
At about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, after asking Judge Bill Mathesius a question, the jury indicated they would leave for the day with plans to resume deliberations at 9 a.m. today, Thursday. By Lauren Graham Delehey TRENTON Accused wife-killer Jonathan Nyce awaits his fate today, Thursday, as the jury planned to deliberate for a third…
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Government choice made by Hopewell Township’s charter commission
Mayor-council-administrator form will be topic of public session Monday at 7 p.m. By Ruth Luse The Hopewell Township Charter Commission will recommend at its meeting Monday that Hopewell Township’s current committee form of government be changed to the mayor-council-administrator form. Chairman James E. McGuire said the mayor-council-administrator form is based largely on the borough forum…
