Category: archives

  • Heralding a health-care system

    Will consumers revolutionize health care? As costs rise, experts predicting new plans to replace HMOs. By: George Frey    Some experts predict that in three to five years, a consumer-driven health plan revolution will overtake the way health care and insurance are administered in this country.    Managed care costs have been escalating at rates surpassing inflation,…

  • July 2, 2002

    By: infoUSA/Donnelley Marketing of Ames, Iowa In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Basking Ridge, Isabel Cabrera, 244 Potomac Dr, $230,000, 1/16/02 Basking Ridge, Robert Delvecchio,…

  • Regional school officials react to Pledge of Allegiance decision

    Court rules words ‘under God’ unconstitutional By:Vanessa S. Holt and David Koch    Two words caused national controversy last week when a federal appeals court ruled 2-1 that the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance were unconstitutional.    Although the judge who wrote the opinion stayed the controversial ruling so the full 9th U.S. Circuit…

  • NEWS OF OTHER DAYS 07/04

    From the July 4 edition of the Register-News By: 75 years ago     The many friends of Dr. Walter C. Kretz were shocked by the news of his untimely passing away.    Dr. Kretz after many years of close association with those of us connected with the Mill became associated with the New York Store. His…

  • Charity walk added to annual ‘Patriotic Celebration’ events

    Fete to be held July 13 By:Vanessa S. Holt    FLORENCE — More than a week after the Fourth of July fireworks have faded from the sky, the spirit of patriotism will re-ignite at the annual Patriotic Celebration, to be held here on July 13.    The popular day of parades, music and fireworks will expand this…

  • Chit-Chat: Secret romance of city couple comes out!

    By:Merle Citron    This is a tale about a secret romance that isn’t secret anymore.    Susan Tillman and Bob Harrell are a young couple who have lived on Douglass Street for five years.    The romance between Susan and Bob began when Bob became one of Susan’s clients for six months. At that time, Susan worked as…

  • Police Blotter

    Lambertville    Tuesday, June 25, at about 12:30 a.m., Antonio Hernandez, 30, of Lambertville was charged with drunken driving following a motor vehicle accident on North Union and Perry streets.    Kristy Williamson, 30, also of Lambertville told police she was traveling north on Union Street and was struck by an oncoming vehicle driven by Mr. Hernandez.…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR 07/04

    From the July 4 edition of the Register-News By: Social dance    The Widows and Widowers of Burlington County will hold its monthly social and dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m., July 7 at McGrath Hall, Holy Assumption School, Roebling. Light refreshments will be served and music will be provided. For information and admission cost call…

  • Two wins twice as nice for Montgomery

    Cal Ripken 10s and 12s win District One titles By: Justin Feil    HOPEWELL — The Montgomery 12-year-old and 10-year-old Cal Ripken all-star teams both when into District One Tournament championships Friday looking for a little revenge. Within an hour and a half and 100 yards of each other, they both had it.    The Montgomery 10s…