Category: archives
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Men charged in fake sales scheme at Hopewell Valley area flea market
Police seized an estimated $50,000 in merchandise. By John Tredrea Undercover purchases by Hopewell Township and Mercer County detectives at the Golden Nugget Flea Market on Route 29 led to the arrest of two New York City men on charges of selling pirated and counterfeit goods. Sun Chun Qu, 29, and Donfen Wu, 28, were…
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‘Wilderness of Mirrors’
George Street Playhouse world premiere’s this spy thriller/love story by Charles Evered. By: Stuart Duncan George Street Playhouse is celebrating its 30th season, and to kick off the schedule the theater is presenting the world premiere of Charles Evered’s spine-tingling drama, Wilderness of Mirrors. George Street has developed a reputation for finding and producing new…
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‘On the Town’
Bucks County Playhouse celebrates this 1944 George Abbott hit. By: Stuart Duncan On his birthday in 1993, George Abbott was at his upstate New York home, rewriting the script for Damn Yankees in preparation for a major Broadway revival. There was nothing particularly unusual in that, except for the fact that Abbott known to…
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Hurricane forecasts test residents’ nerve
LIVING IN MANVILLE By:Mary Ellen Zangara Four years ago on Sept. 16, 1999, our town faced one of the most devastating events in our history. Hurricane Floyd came into our quaint, quiet little town of Manville and turned it upside down. Many residents were affected and it has taken years to overcome what was done.…
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MOVIE CAPSULES
Short descriptions American Splendor Underground cult comic book artist Harvey Pekar becomes an industry hero by using the medium to tell blue collar stories that any adult could appreciate. Rated R. Contains profanity. 101 minutes. American Wedding Jim (Jason Biggs) returns to tie the knot with Michelle (Alyson Hannigan), but not before enjoying a bachelor…
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Child left in hot car at restaurant
Pemberton Township woman under investigation by police for leaving a child in her car at a local truck stop. By: Eve Collins BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP Police said they are investigating a Pemberton Township woman after she left a child in her vehicle at a local truck stop. Betty D. Ruzzano, 49, was charged with endangering…
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‘Noises Off’
The Villagers revive this tale within a tale. By: Stuart Duncan The plot for Noises Off is as simple and as complex as any farce can be. It is a farce within a farce, the tale of a third-rate British theatrical troupe traveling to second-rate towns throughout the countryside with decidedly disastrous results. The current…
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Colts remain undefeated
MYAL FOOTBALL UPDATE By: John E. Powers Though the Manville High School Colts Pop Warner team is still in the early stages of the 2003 season, longtime head coach Bob "Bubba" Petrone can’t resist the temptation of looking ahead. And why not? His team is rolling along toward another outstanding season. "We’d like to…
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2-1 defeat frustrating to Taranto
Field hockey By: John E. Powers The Hopewell Valley Central High School field hockey team had a 1-1 week, but it could have been better. Jami Taranto, the coach of the Lady Bulldogs, said that Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Notre Dame was frustrating. The Lady Bulldogs outshot Notre Dame 21-10, but couldn’t find the net.…
