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  • For the June 6 issue

    Ruby Harden, Andrew G. Mione, Robert Rock, Grace Miller Loetscher, Hugh E. Nash, Louis P. Lapin. By: Ruby Harden    ALLENTOWN — Ruby Harden, 65, died on May 30, at work in Hightstown.    Born and educated in Macon, Ga., she was a resident of Allentown for 42 years and was employed as a machine operator at…

  • Smyth inducted into softball ‘Hall’

    Princeton native honored for managing By: Justin Feil    Bob Smyth has always been an important figure in local athletics, but until recently that wasn’t acknowledged.    Smyth, who grew up in Princeton, founded the Harrison Athletic Club, managed countless softball teams, continues to play on and coach about as many hockey teams, was a charter member…

  • Town plans vote on fate of West tract

    Committee vote set for next Monday. By: Matt Kirdahy    The Township Committee is expected to vote Monday on a plan to set aside 20 acres of the West property for future school development and designate 13 acres for open space.    Mayor Pari Stave said the committee’s decision would be based on surveys of the parcel…

  • A special visitor for some special people

    Eunice Kennedy Shriver gives boost to Special Olympics Summer Games. By: Kyle Moylan    Eunice Kennedy Shriver comes from a family of great power and privilege. Few such families have used their position in a more responsible manner. Thanks to Mrs. Shriver’s efforts, thousands of people were able to compete and thousands more to volunteer so…

  • A Legacy Reborn

    Soon home to the New Hope branch of the Michener Art Museum, Union Square assumes an important role in the borough’s culture. By: Amy Brummer TimeOFF photos/Frank Wojciechowski After restoring the Lambertville House, developer George Michael set his sights on Union Square in New Hope, above. The complex now houses stores and galleries, as well…

  • Legion teams ready for summer

    Hopes high among local baseball teams By: Ian Theodoridis    Although the recent weather might make many think otherwise, summer is almost upon us. As the summer draws near, so does American Legion baseball in the area.    Three teams, Montgomery, Princeton Post 218, and West Windsor-Plainsboro, which are coming off of high school seasons of varying…

  • Moral Dilemmas

    Langhorne Players present ‘Lobby Hero,’ playwright Kenneth Lonergan’s comic character study. By: Daniel Shearer TimeOFF/Daniel Shearer Lobby Hero will be on stage at Spring Garden Mill Playhouse (above) June 6-21.    For a group that takes pride in offering new, thought-provoking plays, Lobby Hero seemed like a perfect fit.    The playwright, Kenneth Lonergan, is a hot…

  • Letters to the Herald

    For the June 6 issue By: Police not responding to speeding on Stockton To the editor:     Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., while students were going to attend a half day at the elementary schools located on Stockton Street, my six-year-old included, a speeder desperate to make the light at the intersection of Stockton and Rte.…

  • Reading specialist retiring after 30 years

    Martha Liebman bids farewell to West Windsor-Plainsboro School District. By: Gwen McNamara    Forget the fountain of youth — veteran teacher Martha Liebman knows the secret to staying young lies somewhere else.    "Being with children keeps you young," she says. "They’re so funny. There’s not a more satisfying or rewarding job than being a teacher."    And…