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OBITUARIES: Barbara Geils
Barbara Geils, 90, of Monmouth Junction, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Franklin Care Center, Franklin Park. Born in Viss, Hungary, she immigrated to the United States with her family in 1922, obtaining United States citizenship as a young adult. She was married in 1934 and had been a resident of Monmouth Junction since 1948. Ms.…
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Hopewell Borough Council regroups for 2005 tonight
Joining council will be Democrat Paul Anzano. By Ruth Luse Hopewell Borough Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) to reorganize for 2005. Incumbent Democrat David Mackie will begin a third term on council when he is sworn in. Joining council will be Democrat Paul Anzano, who was elected in November. Mr. Anzano will…
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A Little Bit of Broadway
Maurer Productions OnStage debuts with ‘The Foreigner’ at Kelsey Theatre. By: Jillian Kalonick The cast of ‘The Foreigner’, clockwise from bottom: James Bryan as Ellard Simms, Susan Schwirck as Betty Meeks, Dan Spalluto as Owen Musser, David DiLiberto as Rev. David Marshall Lee, Meredith McLeod as Catherine Simms, Mark Violi as Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSeuer…
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HHS hoop teams begin new division title quest
Delaware East will be challenging By: Rudy Brandl Both Hillsborough High basketball teams have already played seven games, but they finally begin action in their newly configured Delaware East Division tonight against Watchung Hills. The Skyland Conference realignment, which took effect at the start of the school year, has divided the old Delaware Division…
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Lawrence resident scammed out of $1,000
Police Department looks for pair of flimflam artists. By: Lea Kahn A Princeton Avenue resident thought he was going to receive a portion of a $4,800 inheritance, but instead found himself down $1,000 thanks to a pair of flimflam artists, police said. A man approached the 75-year-old victim as he was getting into his car…
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Kull repeats at county mat tourney
Raiders finish fifth in team standings By: John E. Powers After being a strong contender for the Somerset County Wrestling Tournament team title the last five years and winning it in 2003 and 2001, Hillsborough High School’s Raiders didn’t figure on being a serious player in the race this year. And that’s what happened.…
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Sloppy Vikes fall to East Brunswick
By: Carolyn M. Hartko EAST BRUNSWICK A combination of poor offensive rebounding, wild shots and 22 turnovers sent the South Brunswick High School girls’ basketball team to its first loss of the season. The Vikings emerged from the Bears den wounded Tuesday night, after suffering a 41-36 loss to East Brunswick. A seven-point run…
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Moscatiello takes reins in N. Hanover
Mike Moscatiello is named to his second term as mayor of North Hanover. By: William Wichert NORTH HANOVER In the upcoming year as the township’s mayor, Mike Moscatiello said he plans to focus on keeping the tax rate stable, pursuing farmland preservation, and redeveloping the commercial area along Sykesville Road. Now in his second…
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Karp is sole candidate for Hopewell Township school board seat
Open seat vacated by Lisa Marin Main on Dec. 31. By Ruth Luse Only one Hopewell Township resident has applied as a candidate for the school board seat vacated by Lisa Marin Main on Dec. 31. The deadline for receipt of applications was 4 p.m. Dec. 30. To be interviewed shortly by the Hopewell Valley…
