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  • Renovation work to begin soon at Allentown High

    School board awards $12.5 million worth of construction contracts. By: Cynthia Koons    UPPER FREEHOLD — A symbolic brick was laid in the improvement plan for Allentown High School when $12.5 million worth of construction contracts were awarded at the Nov. 20 Board of Education meeting.    The companies to carry out the planned renovations and additions…

  • For the Nov. 29 issue

    By: Michael Doren    HIGHTSTOWN — Michael Doren, 93, died Nov. 23 at Forrestal Nursing Home in Princeton.    Born in Osceola Mills, Pa., he resided in the Hightstown and East Windsor area since 1945.    He was retired from DeLaval Steam and Turbine Co. in Trenton, where he worked for 21 years.    Mr. Doren was a U.S.…

  • Pacific Southern Railroad to run again in Rocky Hill

       The Pacific Southern, a large HO model railroad in Rocky Hill, will hold its 39th annual show on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 7 and 8 and Saturday and Sunday Dec. 14 and 15.    Show times each day are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.…

  • It’s Beginning to Smell Like Chestnuts

    A guide to holiday entertainment for the whole family. By: Hank Kalet    The holiday season is upon us again, and the Central Jersey area is offering a host of holiday entertainment possibilities for the whole family.    From traditional classical music at the Westminster Choir College to the various adaptations of Christmas favorites like A Christmas…

  • Marian Breese

       Marian L. Breese, 70, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick.    She was born and raised in Monmouth Junction and continued to live there for the remainder of her life. Ms. Breese began her career as a secretary for Public Service Electric and Gas Co. in New Brunswick at the…

  • Washington school board appoints new member

    Pat Foti selected to fill seat vacated by Geoffrey Lewen. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — The Board of Education appointed Pat Foti, father of two Pond Road Middle School students, to fill a seat on the board vacated by Geoffrey Lewen earlier this fall.    Mr. Foti, a Washington Township resident who works for American Re-Insurance…

  • Holiday toy drive to benefit needy kids

    By:    Tom Wilcox, of Main Street Hobby store in New Egypt, would like to inform residents of a toy drive for children in our area who may not be able to experience all the joys of this holiday season. A drop box for donated gifts is located in the store at 11 Main St. All…

  • Week of Nov. 28

    By: Joseph W. Zulla Sr.    HAMILTON — Joseph W. Zulla Sr., 87, of Hamilton Square died Nov. 14 at home.    Born in Trenton, Mr. Zulla was a lifelong area resident.    Mr. Zulla retired after 31 years from General Motors in West Trenton. He also worked for Crescent Wire Co. in Trenton. In 1963, he was…

  • Thankful for an important lesson learned

    EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK by Rob Heyman By:    As I pondered ideas for my first column for The Messenger-Press — tossing out this thought, reeling in that one — I realized I had to look no farther than my own desktop calendar for the answer. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a time to give thanks…