Category: archives
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Family wants killer at sentencing hearing
To the editor By: I’m the sister of Mary Strenko, whose son my godson was killed by Charles Cullen. It was brought to my attention that Mr. Cullen may not have to appear at his sentencing. I find this to be an outrage. He made sure he was present when he decided to…
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Be Here Now
Hopewell’s new Studio Zen welcomes seekers in a relaxing environment for spirit-enriching classes and workshops. By: Susan Van Dongen A belly dancer leads a class. The only entity at Studio Zen who seems distressed is "Bob" and fortunately, he’s just a dummy. With his angry expression, Bob the Dummy is a perfect foil for…
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Pennington introduces Public Works bonding measure
New facility slated for construction on 7 acres of a 19-acre tract of borough-owned land in Hopewell Township, located off North Main Street, just north of the borough boundary. By John Tredrea Costs of the design and construction of a new Pennington Borough Public Works Building and accompanying salt storage dome are covered by a…
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Record-setting Kaplowitz gains state finals again
By: Rich Fisher Ellise Kaplowitz is a good gymnast, but she did not feel like she was being a good teammate to Caitlin Pearl. Last Saturday at Hunterdon Central High School, the South Brunswick High sophomore broke Pearl’s school record for beam with a score of 9.35, good enough for fourth place in the NJSIAA…
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Boys facing charges for Flagtown break-ins
By:Roger Alvarado Police say two boys are responsible for several recent burglaries at Flagtown businesses. The two boys, both Flagtown residents, were charged last week with three counts each of third-degree burglary, police said. The first incident took place Oct. 27 when it was reported that someone had broken into Lori’s Country Deli on South…
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Rail study must answer key questions
EDITORIAL: Rail study needs to also consider impact on community By: During the Oct. 28 Planning Board "zoning game" meeting, many residents had questions and concerns about the placement of a commuter railroad station, currently proposed near the Amwell Road railroad crossing. We’re not sure where else a station could go it does need…
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Obituaries for week of Nov. 11
Frances Parcinski Frances Potocki Parcinski, 91, died Nov. 3 at home. Born in Trenton, Mrs. Parcinski was a lifelong Trenton and Lawrenceville resident. She retired in 1972 after 30 years of service with the General Motors Inland Fisher Guide plant in Ewing Township. She was a member of the Catholic War Veteran’s, Holy Cross post…
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Residents reflect on local elections
Residents discuss results of Mansfield Township’s municipal elections which resulted in a sweep by the Republican candidates. By: William Wichert MANSFIELD Last week’s election results have been finalized, but a closer look at each voting district’s figures revealed that the Republicans swept the municipal race mostly because of the support of residents in the…
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Voters thanked for re-electing Asher
To the editor By: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Manville for their support in this past election. It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as councilwoman for the borough. I look forward to working with Mr. Petrone, and the current members to provide Manville with…
