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Don’t wait get registered to vote today
EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse March 17 is normally associated with just one thing St. Patrick’s Day and the "wearing of the green." This year, the date also means the latest deadline for Iraq to comply with disarmament demands in order to avoid all-out war. And, across the State of New Jersey, it also…
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Gymnastics coach opens local center
Peter Chen brings techniquesfrom Beijing to Hillsborough By:Alec Moore Gymnastics has been a way of life for Peter Chen, a 31-year-old native of China who immigrated to the United States in 1991. Mr. Chen was introduced to the sport at the age of 5 when he was drafted into the training program of China’s national…
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Letter: Mayor explains zoning process
To the editor: In the March 6 edition of your newspaper, you ran a front-page article titled, "Town tweaks zoning for planned offices." It was about a township ordinance creating an office-conference zone and the extent of buffers in that zone. Because that article contained a sentence of gross error, I am asking you…
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Hillsborough man accused of using stolen credit cards
By:Alec Moore Robert William Doblosky, 33, of Farm Road, Hillsborough, has been charged with theft by deception, forgery and credit card fraud. Hillsborough police said Mr. Doblosky rang up approximately $1,000 in credit card charges during a one night shopping spree in Hillsborough and Manville. The police report lists a Sony Playstation 2 and XBox…
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Track teams should be conference champs
RUDEAWAKENING By: Rudy Brandl As far as I’m concerned, the Hillsborough High boys and girls won Skyland Conference TEAM track and field titles at Lehigh University back on Feb. 22. The fact that other coaches have complained and athletic directors met to agree on changing this year’s meet to an individual event is mind-boggling. Talk…
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Township officials revisit historian’s position
Job description may be too daunting for one person. By: Lea Kahn "Wanted: One township historian. Unpaid position. "Duties include maintaining the Lawrence Township Historical Collection and recommending the acquisition of additional historic artifacts or documents for the collection. "Also, helping the public with questions regarding historic matters and planning and implementing historical programs, displays…
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HoVal shines at state meet
Swimming By: Jim Green The Hopewell Valley Central High School girls swimming team capped its best season in program history with a sparkling performance Sunday at the finals of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Meet of Champions at Gloucester Tech in Sewell. The Lady Bulldogs, coming off their first appearance in the Public…
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Post Forum: Route 92
Will Route 92 create more sprawl or alleviate traffic in the region? Will Route 92 create more sprawl or alleviate traffic in the region?
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Edition of March 13, 2003
Gladys Ralph-Finnegan Gladys Ralph-Finnegan, 83 died March 7 at Hunterdon Medial Center. Born in Hopewell, Mrs. Finnegan was a lifelong resident. She was a former meter maker for Rockwell International in Hopewell. Preceded in death by her first husband Charles Ralph, her second husband William Finnegan and two daughters Patricia Taormina and Carol Dickel, she…
