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  • Hopewell Valley CHS senior faces multiple drug charges

    Charges against John Frazee are: possession of over 50 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana in a school zone, possession of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine in a school zone and possession of drug paraphernalia. By Ruth Luse…

  • Board initiates appeal process

    Washington Board of Education files appeal after Township Committee cuts school funding by more than $400,000. By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — The Board of Education this week began the process of appealing the Township Committee’s decision to cut school spending by more than $400,000 in the upcoming school year.    The board had until today (Thursday)…

  • History of Memorial Day observance in Hopewell

    GUEST COLUMN The Hopewell Museum    The Memorial Day celebration was inaugurated in 1866 by veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR).    In 1898, Gen. John A. Logan, commander in chief of the organized GAR posts, directed that on May 30 of each year "flowers and flags be placed on all veterans’ graves with…

  • Hopkins, Sancilio win Sectional javelin titles

    By: Kyle Moylan    In large part in order to keep in shape for football, Lee Hopkins has wrestled at New Egypt High.    This year he went out for the track team as well and was handed a javelin.    "We thought with his explosive speed and raw strength, that would be the event for him," New…

  • Dick and Fran Walter ready to hit the trail

    Owners of Walter’s Pharmacy & Gifts in Allentown will turn over business to another family-run, independent pharmacy. By: Lauren Burgoon    ALLENTOWN — It’s the end of an era for a landmark store on Main Street.    After more than 40 years in the pharmacy business, Dick and Fran Walter are saying goodbye to Allentown on Friday…

  • Millstone budget approved

    Millstone Township Committee approves $6 million budget which carries a 3.5-cent tax rate increase. By: Lauren Burgoon    MILLSTONE — Residents will see a higher municipal tax bill this year, thanks to the $6 million budget approved by the Township Committee last week.    In a 4-1 vote, the committee passed a spending plan that features a…

  • Committee ignores public comments

    To the editor By:    I recently viewed on television the Township Committee’s special meeting regarding the ordinance which would place on the ballot a question concerning the creation of a commission to study our form of government.    A citizen came to the microphone and read the legal requirements as to the proper advertisement of this…

  • A monument long overdue

    Vets pleased with recognition By:Matthew Kirdahy    Some local veterans say they couldn’t get their hands on soldout tickets for this weekend’s World War II Memorial dedication in Washington, D.C.    Some veterans say they will visit the memorial eventually, but all agree that "it’s about time" the government has memorialized the 16 million soldiers who fought…

  • Thanks for support for annual event

    To the editor By:    The Rosary Society would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm "Thank You" to all businesses and local merchants who donated to our April 30th annual Spring Fling Basket Auction.    As in previous years, you have again played a major toll in supporting our auction and church fund-raisers.    Thanks…