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  • Middle East visitors stress religious tolerance, peace

    Kingston Presbyterian Church learns about the differences and similarities between the Middle East and the Western World. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi        Interfaith friendship is a fact of life in Lebanon and Syria, according to two speakers at the Kingston Presbyterian Church.    Marcelle Khouri, a Christian from Syria, and Farouk Akbik, a Muslim who lives…

  • Tennis squad competes for county crown

    Hopewell Valley girls tennis By: Jim Green    The Hopewell Valley Central High School girls tennis team has established itself as one of the best programs in Mercer County. Now, the Lady Bulldogs are hoping to expand that reputation.    As the Mercer County Tournament went into its second day Wednesday, the Lady Bulldogs were in second…

  • ‘Shaun of the Dead’

    Alternating droll humor with gut-wrenching horror and pathos, this import gives a nod to classic zombie flicks and British TV series. By: Bob Brown    This film bills itself as "A romantic movie. With zombies." If you’re English, no doubt you’ll find this combination utterly side-splitting. For those not brought up on contemporary British TV, the…

  • Senior Menus-Sept. 30, 2004

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $4.35. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.    Thursday, Sept. 30 — Cream of spinach soup,…

  • ‘Disaster’ area label needed for storm aid

    Financial help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency hinges on President George Bush declaring the region a disaster area. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — More than 100 flood victims from Frenchtown to Trenton filled a Lambertville banquet hall Sept. 23 hoping to find out what kind of federal assistance is available to help them replace…

  • City wants bridge calibration device repaired

    The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said neither Lambertville nor New Hope were jeopardized by the malfunction during flooding caused by Hurricane Ivan. By: Linda Seida    The calibration device on the New Hope-Lambertville bridge, used to measure how high the river rises, was not working during the Sept. 19 flood.    "I feel it’s irresponsible…

  • Police Blotter

    Lambertville    A homeless man, who told police he wanted to "impress others," was arrested for stealing a sign from the Lambertville Station Restaurant Friday.    Police spotted Gilbert O. Morell, 34, at 1:30 a.m. as he was walking along Route 165, carrying what appeared to be a street sign.    Police pulled into S&B Petroleum at Route…

  • Eagles anticipate easier rest of season

    By: John Powers    Despite losing to Somerville 53-0 Friday night, there was good news for the South Hunterdon Regional High School football team.    The Eagles are off this week, and when they return Oct. 8 for a home game against North Warren, they will begin a stretch of the schedule where they should be competitive.…

  • Tomorrow’s Memory

    Octogenarian Margaret Kennard Johnson offers a retrospective exhibit, ‘From Stone to Mesh,’ at the Rider Art Gallery. By: Ilene Dube "Ode to a Door Latch," 1979, an intaglio-relief print.    In Japanese design, the silences are as important as the spoken message.    "I went to Japan in a bright green pant suit, and I quickly learned…