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POLICE BLOTTER
A South Main Street resident reported at 9:05 a.m., Aug. 25, that an unidentified person had used his ATM card without his permission earlier in the month. Police say that less than $250 was taken from the resident’s bank account. *** Michael Fasano, 19, of North Arlington Street was charged with shoplifting after a CVS…
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Solebury targeting noise, speeders
Police to monitor traffic on accident-heavy roads as well. By: Linda Seida SOLEBURY Police gave out hundreds of traffic citations this summer in an effort to reduce excessive noise from motorcycles as well as speeding, and they continue to keep a close eye on the accident-heavy Windy Bush Road, according to Supervisor Thomas Caracio.…
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New Hope water project to begin next month
First section of $6 million public system expected to be finished in December. By: Linda Seida NEW HOPE The first lines of the new public water system will be laid by the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority along Main Street next month, according to Borough Council President Richard Hirschfield. "Water’s coming," said Mr.…
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For the Sept. 4 issue
Linda Rizzo, Joseph H. Kelly, Marsha A. Hughes, George Naismith. Linda Rizzo BURLINGTON Linda Rizzo, 89, of Burlington died Aug. 27 at the Marcella Center in Burlington. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she lived in Paulsboro for 85 years before moving to Bordentown four years ago, then to Burlington. She was a homemaker, a member…
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County crime rate decreases slightly
State Police Uniform Crime Report shows decline in overall crime in Burlington County with increase in individual towns. By: Eve Collins and Scott Morgan Following a statewide trend, overall crime in Burlington County dropped in 2002, but locally the total number of reported crimes increased in four towns, according to the State Police Uniform Crime…
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MetroStars to appear at Eggerts
Pro team to hold training session By: Jim Green It has been said that to be the best, you must learn from the best. And on Wednesday, Sept. 17, local soccer players will have that opportunity, as the Lawrence Hamnett soccer organization will host the New York/New Jersey MetroStars of Major League Soccer at Zimmer…
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On taking a half-mile-high balloon ride over Hopewell Valley
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK By John Tredrea Hovering a little more than 3,000 feet above southeastern Hopewell Township recently, Neal Blackwell couldn’t have looked more content, relaxed and confident. I, on the other hand, felt just the opposite. Mr. Blackwell, a lifelong Pennington resident and hot-air ballooning enthusiast for more than 20 years, leaned over the waist-high…
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Pennington remains in top division
Girls soccer By: Mike Molaro The Pennington School’s girls soccer team has never backed down from a challenge. Last year, the Red Raiders voted to move up to the Prep A division. That decision may have raised a few eyebrows at the outset, but Pennington proved even its most ardent detractors wrong by ringing up…
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Council ensures flags stay flying in Lawrence
Ordinance was unanimously adopted Tuesday. By: Lea Kahn A proposed ordinance that would make it illegal for township homeowners’ associations to prohibit residents from displaying the national and state flags passed with flying colors Tuesday night. Township Council unanimously adopted the ordinance, which was sparked by a dispute in Hamilton Township involving a homeowners’ association…
