Category: archives
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Crossing events begin at 1 p.m. Christmas
See history recreated Be a part of a 50-year tradition in Bucks County as historical reenactors row across the Delaware River to Titusville in replica Durham boats Dec. 25. Be a witness as General Washington inspires his troops with the famous words penned by Thomas Paine, "These are the times that try men’s souls." Learn…
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Voices of joy in the chapel
Westminster Choir sings in the season By: Christian Kirkpatrick Robert Annis, dean of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, thinks of Westminster as one of Princeton’s best kept secrets. And so it is. Although its Symphonic Choir has made more than 150 recordings and sung with every major conductor of the 20th century, Westminster is…
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HoVal tops Pennington in opening meet
Swimming By: Jim Green Sometimes the rules are a little different between neighboring high schools. The Hopwell Valley Central swimming team possessed depth capable of running up the score against Pennington when the two squads met for a coed meet Friday. But instead of embarrassing the short-handed Red Raiders, the Bulldogs went with a conservative3lineup…
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Felicia Aiello
By: MANVILLE Felicia (Maruca) Aiello died Friday at home. She was 84. Born in Italy, she came to the United States in 1955 and resided in Pittsburgh, Pa., before moving to Manville in 1962. Mrs. Aiello was a homemaker and an avid gardener. She was a communicant of Christ The King Roman Catholic Church…
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Public hearings begin on downzoning plan
But mistake in residents’ notification delays any final vote until Dec. 30 By:Alec Moore Public hearings on the three ordinances that, if approved, will change the amount of building allowed in the agricultural and mountain zones began Wednesday night, Dec. 18, after press deadline. Although the ordinances were originally scheduled to be voted on last…
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YMCA offering winter camp
YMCA to introduce winter break camp for children. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Parents who want to liven up the holiday school break for children between the ages of 5 and 12 have a place to go the Winter Break Camp at the South Brunswick YMCA. Campers are scheduled to go to the Liberty Science…
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Robert Lamson
MANVILLE Robert A. Lamson died Dec. 11 at home. He was 52. Born in Planfield he lived in Bridgewater before moving to Manville two years ago. Mr. Lamson was a former police officer having served on the Plainfield Police Department for nine years. His parents, Robert A. and Dorothy (Ferris) Lamson, are deceased. Surviving…
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Lady Raiders look for newcomers to step up
Coach Reese optimistic following productive off-season By: Rudy Brandl Last year, four seniors started for the Hillsborough High girls’ basketball team. When the 2002-03 season begins tomorrow night at Franklin, only one upperclassman will be in uniform for the Lady Raiders. Veteran head coach Jim Reese isn’t prepared to call this a rebuilding season,…
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Raider matmen eager to accept local challenges
Gewain back at 103 pounds for fourth season By: Rudy Brandl Stiffer local competition will make this a very interesting season for the Hillsborough High wrestling team. The Raiders mowed down their Somerset County foes and opponents close to home en route to team titles at the Somerset County and District 18 tournaments last…
