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Jewish sons honor musical heritage
Sons of Tikvah combine traditional and contemporary tunes By:Sharlee Joy DiMenichi To keep their musical heritage alive, some B’nai Tikvah congregants are jamming with a Jewish twist. Members of Sons of Tikvah, the synagogue band, draw from traditional and contemporary Jewish music to create a repertoire that celebrates their faith in God and draws them…
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Little League reunion linked to special cause
Tickets still available for Night at the Ballpark By: Rudy Brandl Baseball has a way of bringing people together. Manville resident Lou Nordone is hoping local residents will continue to support this year’s Night at the Ballpark, a wonderful opportunity for people to unite and support the Make-a-Wish Foundation and 13-year-old Ryan McKee. This…
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ETS employee evolves over 51 years
Pitcher says goodbye to ETS friends, colleagues. By: Rosalie Ann LaGrutta When Princeton’s Barbara Pitcher started working at Educational Testing Service on Sept. 1, 1953, statistical analysis was a time-consuming, labor-intensive process. Today, it’s handled by computer software and results are nearly immediate. When she started at ETS almost 51 years ago, she never imagined…
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Friends organize trail-related letter campaign
Township grant application in dispute. By: Lea Kahn Hoping to derail plans for a 10-foot-wide paved path through the township-owned Carson Road Woods, a group of residents is organizing a letter-writing campaign to express opposition to the proposal. The Friends of Carson Road Woods Inc. agreed Monday night to initiate the letter-writing campaign in response…
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Fire damages garage of Titusville residence
Police said peanut oil being heated on a propane cooker in the garage caught fire. By John Tredrea A quick dousing of a fire by a township police officer minimized damage to a Todd Ridge Road residence Friday evening. Hopewell Township police Capt. George Meyer said the fire broke out in the garage of the…
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Ruling expected in Washington ballot question suit
Washington First, Township Committee await Superior Court judge’s decision. By: Luaren Burgoon Editor’s note: This Web site will post the judge’s decision in this case as soon as it becomes available. WASHINGTON A Superior Court judge was expected to rule Friday on the lawsuit brought by a local citizens group against the Township Committee…
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Sr. Pony team preparing players for varsity action
Manville off to 4-3 start By: John E. Powers This year’s Manville team in the Somerville Senior Pony League has an objective. Not just to win baseball games and have some summer fun, but to establish something for future Manville High School teams. Coach Al Opachinski spoke to Manville High coach Steve Venuto before the…
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Obituaries for week of July 29
Gertrude Cranstoun Gertrude LeBryle Cranstoun, 79, died July 3 in Hookerton, N.C. Born in Texas, she lived in New Jersey prior to retiring to Hookerton, N.C. She was employed by the Colonial Diner and the Clarksville Diner in Lawrence Township. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Cranstoun and grandson Carl R. Klotz.…
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Lawrence 10s excel in districts
Little League baseball By: Shawn Mecchi The Lawrence Little League 10-year old All-stars made their first District 12 tournament appearance a successful one, reaching the Final Eight before their eventual elimination. Lawrence finished second in Pool B with a record of 2-2, both losses coming at the hands of eventual District 12 champions Nottingham. The…
