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Robert Kufka
Robert Alan Kufka, 46, of Louisville, Ky., died Saturday, April 12, at his home. Born in New Brunswick, he was formerly a resident of South Brunswick for many years. He was an entrepreneur of Clarendon Flavor Engineering in Louisville, Ky. Son of the late Alfred E. Kufka and brother of the late Alfred E. Kufka,…
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Pennington Borough sues former longtime clerk
The suit maintains that "through … unauthorized and unlawful payments, Sharon Reed misappropriated and knowingly converted Pennington funds to her own use." By John Tredrea Former Pennington Borough Clerk Sharon Szalontay Reed has been sued by the borough. In a civil lawsuit filed March 20, the borough alleges that Ms. Reed, who retired three years…
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Having toy gun results in arrest
Local 14-year-old is charged. By: Rebecca Tokarz A 14-year-old Dayton boy was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on April 10 after a customer in a convenience store saw the teenager drop a gun that later turned out to be a realistic-looking toy firearm. Police said arrested the boy about two blocks from the…
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Hopewell Township hires new prosecutor, lauds retiring court employee
Robert H. Yostembski III begins work today. By John Tredrea Effective today (April 17), Hopewell Township has a new municipal prosecutor. He is Robert H. Yostembski III, whose annual salary will be $28,000. The full Township Committee voted unanimously April 10 to appoint Mr. Yostembski to a one-year term, beginning April 17. Also during its…
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MHS baseball team seeking respect
Mustangs off to fast start in Sky Division By: Rudy Brandl The Manville High baseball team knows the Sky Division isn’t one of the more respected leagues in the area. Nevertheless, the Mustangs are gunning for a title and don’t feel they should apologize for dominating the opposition. Manville was moved to the Sky,…
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Obituaries for week of 4.17
Mary Csutor Mary Ann Sheppard Csutor, 87, of Hamilton, died Sunday. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident. Ms. Csuter retired with 35 years of service with Kuhn and Jacobs Company in Trenton. Daughter of the late Louis and Mary Schaffer Sheppard, sister of the late Emma Salendar, Betty Britton and Florence Hodiak,…
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Stella Kozura
MANVILLE Stella Kozura died April 2 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She was 84. She was born in Jonestown, Pa., and lived in Manville since 1940. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener. Mrs. Kozura was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Manville. Her husband, Peter Kozura, died…
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Main Street businesses may qualify for grants
By:Alec Moore Free money may be available to Main Street property owners in town who are interested in sprucing up their property’s exterior. "We have $100,000 to give back to our property owners," said Borough Administrator Gary Garwacke in referring to the borough’s Main Street Façade Improvement Program. The borough had originally received $120,000 for…
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Hopewell Valley students answer Project Democracy’s call to vote
"We had a total of 1,316 student voters for a voter turnout of 34.45 percent (based on student population of 3,819)," spokeswoman Kim Bruno said. By Ruth Luse Voting Tuesday afternoon and evening on questions of particular concern to them were students in all six Hopewell Valley schools. Children went to the polls with their…
