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Mall retailers upbeat about supermarket
Retailers hope new Stop and Shop revives life at South Brunswick Square Mall. By: Sharlee Joy DiMinichi Construction of a new 55,000-square-foot supermarket in the South Brunswick Square Mall has disrupted business for some merchants, while others say the torn up parking lot and construction vehicles have not had an impact on their stores. Business…
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David Sandahl takes the oath
New committeeman also is deputy mayor Mike Kahme (left), Hopewell Township Democratic Party chairman, administers the oath of office to Democrat David Sandahl, who begins his first term on the Hopewell Township Committee. Mr. Sandahl, also elected deputy mayor at Monday’s reorganization meeting, takes the place of Fran Bartlett, who did not seek a second…
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Letters to the Editor
For the Jan. 8 issue. Vets’ families sought for street naming To the editor: Florence Township has been naming the streets in new developments in the township, after local veterans who sacrificed their lives while serving in World War I, World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. I am looking for relatives or…
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Cards get first win of season
Ice hockey By: Jim Green The New Year has brought with it a fresh start for the Lawrence High School ice hockey team. The Cardinals, who went 0-8 through the first half of the season, opened 2004 with their first win, a 5-4 decision over Nottingham on Monday at Mercer County Park. Junior Brad Wham…
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Mayor outlines goals for new year at meeting
By:Roger Alvarado Mayor Angelo Corradino inaugurated his fourth term by saluting the men and women who have called Manville home over its 75-year history. His remarks came during the borough’s 75th reorganization meeting last Saturday. "Manville has a proud history of dedicated residents who worked hard to overcome many obstacles," Mayor Corradino said. "I would…
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Dancer reappointed as mayor
Ronald Dancer was unanimously appointed mayor of Plumsted for his 15th consecutive term. By: Lauren Burgoon PLUMSTED Ronald Dancer was unanimously appointed mayor of Plumsted for his 15th consecutive term at the township’s reorganization meeting Monday night. Accompanied by Municipal Clerk Dorothy Hendrickson, Mayor Dancer was sworn in by Ocean County Freeholder Gerald Little,…
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Bulldogs dig deep to top South
Ice hockey By: Mike Molaro At first glance, Monday’s 5-2 victory by the Hopewell Valley Central High School ice hockey squad over Colonial Valley Conference rival West Windsor-Plainsboro South looks like an easy late-afternoon skate around at Ice Land in Hamilton. Looks can be deceiving, though, as the Bulldogs (6-2-1) needed to dig deep after…
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Wrestlers win close ones to beat Roselle Park
RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl Hillsborough High’s 42-21 victory over visiting Roselle Park may not prove that Somerset County is stronger than Union County in wrestling, but it shows that the Raiders have a pretty talented team this year. Saturday night’s matchup between the respective county champions figured to be a close one. HHS…
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Washington welcomes Tobias, Chamberlin
Independent Mark Tobias and Republican Pete Chamberlin begin serving on the Washington Township Committee. By: Rob Heyman WASHINGTON For Mark Tobias, it was beginning to seem like little more than a dream. On Monday night, it became a reality. After three hard-fought years trying to win a spot on the Township Committee, Mr. Tobias…
