Category: archives
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Church hearings near end
The plan has raised the ire of many residents. By: Lea Kahn Objectors to the Westerly Road Church’s use variance application will have their last chance to make their point Wednesday when the Zoning Board of Adjustment continues its public hearing on the application. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be held in the Courtroom at…
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Pennington Council member resigns
Diane Naffziger’s resignation creates vacancy that council will have to fill by month’s end By: Ruth Luse Diane Naffziger, who has served as a member of Pennington Borough Council since June 2, 1997, resigned Monday. Ms. Naffziger, a Republican who discusses her resignation and her years on Pennington Council in a letter to the…
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Explosion surprises trucker
Gets jolted awake when a transformer blows down and explodes a few yards from rig. By: Scott Morgan WASHINGTON A trucker dozing in his parked tractor-trailer Monday morning was jolted awake when a transformer blew down and exploded just a few yards away. According to Washington Fire Chief Al Walker, at around 10:30 a.m.…
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Warriors making progress on the diamond
For the first-year varsity team, it’s all about building success. By: Kyle Moylan This isn’t a rebuilding year at New Egypt High School. For the first-year varsity baseball team, the initial building is still taking place. "We have been getting better," noted New Egypt manager Richard Carroll of his 4-8 team. "We have won 3…
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TOWN TALK: Saving land from development
News and happenings from the mayor of Plumsted Township. By: Ron Dancer With the financial assistance of a $1.25 million grant the Township Committee obtained from the state’s Green Acres program, Plumsted will purchase an additional 80 acres of wooded uplands that will be saved from development. An estimated 55 acres of the 80 is…
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Two Hopewell residentsface varied drug charges
Both residents of First Street, they face multiple drug charges after being arrested by township Patrolman William Springer and Detective Michael Simonelli early Tuesday morning By: John Tredrea Two residents of First Street in Hopewell Borough face multiple drug charges after being arrested by township Patrolman William Springer and Detective Michael Simonelli early Tuesday morning.…
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Flynn steps down as HHS field hockey coach
Guided Raiders to three straight playoff appearances By: Rudy Brandl Hillsborough High head field hockey coach Kim Flynn was holding out as long as possible, hoping she wouldn’t have to make that difficult decision. Having built a solid, respected and competitive program, Flynn didn’t want to leave her coaching position despite the fact that she…
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Viking girls lacrosse team ties victory mark with half a season left
By: Stacey Gorski The first week of May has arrived, and the South Brunswick girls’ lacrosse team has already equaled its record from last season. "We were 4-5 when the season ended last year," said head coach Gail DeMarco. "We’re only half way this season, so that’s pretty good." After two days of rain canceled…
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BUZZ IN THE HALLS: Hollywood comes to AHS
A look at events and happenings at Allentown High School. By: Pam Koharchik If Sens. Turner and Inverso, CSC Communications and the students of Allentown High School have their way, New Jersey soon will be dubbed "Hollywood East," and AHS students will be among the rising stars. On April 25, WZBN made a trip to…
