Category: archives
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Kenneth Blank
Kenneth Richard Blank of Jackson, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. Born in Allentown, Pa., he had lived in South Brunswick before moving to Jackson seven years ago. He taught school for 31 years, ending his career at Conackamack Middle School in Piscataway. He also taught at Deans and Monmouth Junction…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Friday, Dec. 6 through Thursday, Dec. 12. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…
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Township helps FoHVOS to protect Kuser property
Hopewell Township has agreed to provide Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, Inc. (FoHVOS) with a grant to help cover the costs of acquiring a conservation easement on land owned by John Kuser. The Township funds, totaling $10,000, will be used to help meet the Friends’ obligation to match Green Acres funds available through the…
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One win away!
Defensive stand puts Viking Junior Pee Wees in N.J. State Pop Warner championship game By: Ken Weingartner Clutch performances. A dramatic goal-line stand by the defense. Frozen tundra. It had all the elements of a classic playoff game. And it was. The South Brunswick PAL Junior Pee Wee Pop Warner team advanced to the state…
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Lawrence teen skates to junior nationals
Harris’ competition begins Monday By: Jim Green Training to be an Olympic athlete would be grueling work for anyone, let alone a high school freshman. But it’ll take more than a busy schedule and a heavy workload or even injuries to keep Lawrence freshman Tyler Harris from making his dream of becoming an…
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Now is the time to stop sprawl, preserve township’s rural character
GUEST OPINION By Kathy Bird Hopewell Township’s rural character is in jeopardy. While our community is in the bull’s eye of developers who would destroy this special place we cherish, there is something that we can do about it right now. The Hopewell Township Committee is poised to adopt a rezoning proposal that will stop…
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Support district’s efficient proposal for renovations
Editorial We’ve heard a lot of arguments both for and against the school district’s $37.2 million renovation project. Some have said they can’t show any support for the current administration, while others have said the improvements would be good for real estate values throughout the township. But there’s only one criteria that should be used…
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Hanukkah is a time for children to get excited about heritage
Nursery school throws party for holiday. By: Sharlee Joy DiMenichi From the Looney Tunes and Curious George to the Lion of Judah and Noah’s, the menorahs on display at a B’nai Tikvah Hanukkah party Monday exemplified party organizers’ efforts to make Jewish traditions inviting to children. The party was held to excite children about their…
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Lions Club honors emergency service standouts
Six emergency service mainstays lauded By John Tredrea Six emergency service mainstays have been honored by the Lions Club of Hopewell Valley with the club’s annual Volunteer of the Year awards. As in past years, the 2002 award winners had been nominated by the heads of their respective emergency service units. The awards dinner was…
