Category: archives
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Blizzard challenges workers and budget
Officials emphasize safety needs in planning response to storm By:Alec Moore It may be some time until officials know exactly how much Sunday’s blizzard will end up costing the township. "I don’t know how much it is gong to be costing us just yet, but I should have those figures by next week," said Mayor…
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Area fourth-graders top state averages on ESPA tests
District report cards for Millstone, Plumsted and Roosevelt released. By: Scott Morgan Each year, the Department of Education administers tests in language arts, mathematics and science, known as the ESPA tests, to fourth-grade students across the state. Scores from each district are compared to that district’s scores from the previous year and to state averages.…
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‘The Jungle Book 2’
All ages are admitted to this G-rated film, but few over age 9 will admit they want to see it.[G] By: Bob Brown Since the world seems to resemble a jungle more and more these days, how about a little innocent fun in a cartoon jungle to lighten things up? Ironically, this movie is about…
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Growing up in Manville prepares researcher
Now, Anne Orlando is preparing to revisit Siberia by brushing up on her Russian By:Sally Goldenberg Anne Orlando is looking forward to revisiting Siberia this summer, where she hopes to continue her research on endangered animals through studying snow leopards. But after researching wildlife in Central America and Africa, the California resident hopes she hasn’t…
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Pennington Fire Company holds installation
Mayor James Loper and Fire Commissioner William Meytrott commended members of the Pennington Fire Company for their "outstanding service to the citizens of Pennington Borough and Hopewell Valley." The Pennington Fire Company held its annual Installation Dinner on Feb. 8 at the Pennington Firehouse on Broemel Place. Serving as master of ceremonies was Peter Hallock.…
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‘Dear Liza’ to perform at Conduit
Two members singer-guitarist Scott Rednor and bassist Greg Glasson grew up in Pennington. By John Tredrea The original members of "Dear Liza" have reunited and will perform at the Conduit in Trenton Feb. 28. Two members singer-guitarist Scott Rednor and bassist Greg Glasson grew up in Pennington. The other members of…
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Councilman: Sack manager
Says she is withholding information on budget By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Councilman Ted Van Hessen is calling for the firing of Township Manager Barbara Sacks. Mr. Van Hessen said the manager had not adequately responded to requests for information on the proposed township budget and that he believed she has created a climate in which…
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DISPATCHES: And the nomineers are: Who cares
Dispatches by Hank Kalet: The Grammy Awards reflect the sad current state of the music industry By: Hank Kalet I’ve never been fan of the big award shows. I don’t watch the Oscars, hate the Emmys and the Tonys and have a healthy distaste for everything associated with the Grammys. I tend to view the…
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Hidden Oasis
The Hamilton-Trenton Marsh is a world of nature and history located in your own backyard. By: Jim Boyle A great egret, right, is just one of the thousands of species of wildlife that call the Hamilton-Trenton Marsh home. Photos: Mary Leck Canoeing, above, is one of the many recreational activities available at the Marsh. It’s…
