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  • NEWS OF OTHER DAYS

    From the June 13 edition of the Register-News By: 100 years ago    The foul-flavored smoke from the general use of bituminous coal is advertising the strike of the miners.    Edward Devine has bought from John T. VanCleef, Trenton, a property on McKnight’s Avenue for $900.    Monday evening, a slight fire in Mahlon Ketchum’s house, on…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 06/13

    From the June 13 edition of the Register-News By: Clearing up a calendar error To the editor:     The Florence Historical Society call attention to the 2002 Florence Township Community Calendar.    After extensive research, we have learned that the information given with the picture of Dr. Trall’s Hygeia Home is not accurate.    The building was…

  • 06/13 OBITUARIES, pt. 1

    From the June 13 edition of the Register-News By: Caroline Purakovics    FLORENCE — Caroline Purakovics, 86, died June 6 at Rancocas Hospital, Willingboro.    Born in Trenton, she lived in Roebling for 55 years.    She was a member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church, Roebling, John A. Roebling Senior Citizens and Holy Assumption School PTA.    Daughter of…

  • West Amwell to enforce water-use restrictions

    By: Concetta Volpe    WEST AMWELL — Don’t try to wash the car just yet.    State water-use restrictions remain in effect and township police will issue summonses to residents who repeatedly violate the law.    Despite the recent rainfall that has helped raise reservoir levels, the statewide drought emergency restricting outdoor water use is still in effect…

  • ‘Hard Feelings’

    The Langhorne Players present this adult comedy by Neena Beber. By: Stuart Duncan    The Langhorne Players usually offer plays of depth and angst at its intimate theater in Tyler State Park near Newtown, Pa., so Neena Beber’s Hard Feelings comes as a genuine surprise.    Beber is better known for children’s cartoons, the Saturday morning variety,…

  • Obituaries

    Ida Spiegel    EWING — Ida A. Spiegel, 99, died Wednesday, June 5, at Greenwood House.    Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident.    Mrs. Spiegel was a member and honoree of the Women for Greenwood House and a member of Matilda Shecter Dormitory for Women, the Council of Jewish Women International, Hadassah and Jewish…

  • Residents state opposition to proposed power facility

    Bordentown Township still working on amendment to allow plant. By:David Koch    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — A zoning ordinance amendment that would allow the construction of a power-generating facility in the southern end of the township has yet to be completed.    Township Mayor Mark Roselli at the Township Committee’s meeting Monday night said it is uncertain when…

  • ‘Crazy For You’

    Bucks County Playhouse’s production of the 1930 George and Ira Gershwin musical is a celebration of old and new. By: Stuart Duncan Bobby Child (Louis Palena) and the Zangler Follies Girls in the Bucks County Playhouse production of Crazy for You, in New Hope through June 23.    There are lots of things one should know…

  • 06/13 OBITUARIES, pt. 2

    From June 13 By: Thomas R. Kinter Jr.    HOLIDAY, Fla. — Thomas R. Kinter Jr., 80, died May 25 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey.    Born in White Horse, he lived in Titusville until 1977 before moving to Tarpon Springs in 1991.    He graduated from Rutgers University and was former business director for…