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  • Black Forest under new ownership

    Black Forest Restaurant in Allentown changes ownership, but looks to preserve the present menu and atmosphere. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval    ALLENTOWN — Black Forest Restaurant, a township landmark on South Main Street, is under new ownership as of this week.    After 19 years as its owner, Werner Klaiber, 58, of Hamilton said he’s ready to…

  • Seniors criticize Medicare drug card

    Residents say program is confusing, unneccesary By:Sharlee Joy DiMenichi    Some township seniors say they have little use for the new Medicare prescription discount cards and have not bothered to enroll in the program.    The cards, which offer varying levels of discounts on select medicines at particular pharmacies, are confusing and in many cases unnecessary because…

  • Novak runs down a spot in Jr. Olympics

    By: Sean Moylan    On Saturday June 19, 2004 Ron "Super" Novak made Bordentown history by running a school record 1:51.38 time at the 14th Annual Adidas Track Nationals at Raleigh, North Carolina.    Nonetheless, what Novak accomplished in this past Sunday’s preliminary round of Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games could end up making a far…

  • Jersey man is killed in Route 31 collision

    The accident occurred just south of Route 31’s intersection with Diverty Road, resulting in the closing of the road in both directions for two hours on Monday morning. By John Tredrea    A 55-year-old Port Murray man was killed on Route 31 early Monday morning when his southbound pickup truck was hit head-on by a northbound…

  • Speed trailer destroyed by driver on Reed Road

    Man charged with possession of heroin and marijuana, illegal possession of hypodermic syringes, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and driving while his license was suspended. By John Tredrea    A 26-year-old Philadelphia, Pa., man charged with possession of heroin and marijuana was held in the Mercer County Correction Center near Titusville until Tuesday, when he posted…

  • Rockingham gets makeover

    DEP hosts ribbon-cutting for Kingston historic house where George Washington slept By:Matthew Kirdahy    If Gen. George Washington would have found room in Princeton, he might not have found Rockingham and made history in the process.    The state Department of Environmental Protection along with the Rockingham Association citizens group will celebrate that history today (Thursday) at…

  • UF barn to become winery in Plumsted

    Dismantled Upper Freehold barn will become a part of the Laurita Vineyards and Winery at the Dancer Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn. By: Dana Lynn    PLUMSTED — An English-style barn in Upper Freehold will get a face-lift when it moves to the Dancer Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn on Archertown Road in New Egypt and…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    By: Compiled by Mary Stulack Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Hillsborough Beacon, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Dr., Hillsborough 08844.    All items should be typed and must be mailed or faxed to…

  • July 1, 4 p.m.: Dispatches on the Bill of Rights

    Dispatches on the Hamdi and Guantanamo cases. By: Hank Kalet    Read my Dispatches column on the Hamdi and Guantanamo cases.