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Police Blotter
Lambertville A city resident was struck by a car and critically injured Feb. 7 while crossing Main Street. Police say George Parsons, 80, of 50 Main St., owner of Parsons Motorcycle shop, was hit by a car driven by Christine M. Kroesen, 26, of 47 Elm St., while the vehicle was traveling northbound on Main…
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OBITUARIES, pt. 2 02/14
From the Feb. 12 edition of the Register-News By: John D. Howlen TRENTON John D. Howlen, 74, died Feb. 9 at home. Born in Buck Eye, Ark., he lived in South Trenton for more than 50 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a farmer and with the…
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BRHS’ Scientific Research class expands students’ minds
Students study quasars, DNA, solar flares and more By:Vanessa S. Holt BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP They have studied light emissions from quasars and conducted research on genetically mutated microscopic worms. They have worked with Princeton University professors to study the immune system responses of mice and have delved into topics ranging from DNA to solar flares…
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Florence teen runs jazz station on Internet
Nick Langan creates the "Home of Smooth Jazz" By:David Koch FLORENCE The "Home of Smooth Jazz" on the Internet is Nick Langan’s second-story bedroom in Florence. From here, the 16-year-old student broadcasts the easy listening sounds of artists such as Kenny G and Bony James to listeners around the world. Nick is the owner…
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Motorist dies in Princeton Borough accident
Car drives through Washington Road intersection and strikes wall. By: Jennifer Potash An elderly Franklin Township man was killed in a single-car accident in Princeton Borough Wednesday afternoon. Ole Lillestolen of Bunker Hill Road, near Griggstown, drove his 1995 Ford Escort westbound on Ivy Lane, drove across the intersection at Washington Road and struck the…
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State says city assessments not up to standards
Beginning in April, Tax Assessor Rick Carmosino will have to begin the process of bringing Lambertville’s assessments up to the standards set by the state Division of Taxation. By: Carl Reader LAMBERTVILLE The state says the city’s assessments are out of whack with its standards so Tax Assessor Rick Carmosino has work to do.…
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Niece gets OK to add metal storage building
By: Carl Reader LAMBERTVILLE The Planning Board gave the go-ahead Feb. 6 to C.A. Niece Inc. to build a drive-through metal storage building for lumber. The board had to grant several variances to Niece to get the building approved, including variances to construct a metal building, to forgo curbing and to allow a blank…
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BREAKING NEWS: Lawrence girls advance in state tourney
SWIMMING By: Steve Feitl The Lawrence High School girls swimming team came away from a highly-competitive meet Wednesday with a 91-79 win and a free pass to face top seed Bridgewater-Raritan in the second round of the Central Jersey Group A Swimming Championships. The Cardinals edged out Hillsborough in a first-round match-up competed at Lawrence…
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NEWS OF OTHER DAYS 02/14
From the Feb. 14 edition of the Register-News By: 120 years ago Monday was a grand day for skating and on Tuesday, although it snew, and blew and friz, several enjoyed coasting and a few sleighing. J.E. Smith, photographer, is again at his post. He does all his work in first class style and is…
