Category: archives
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Early 2001 brought new mayors, committees and contracts
Headlines from January, February 2001 By:Michael Maugeri This is the first in a series of six articles recapping some of the events of 2001 as reported in the Register-News. The following dates reflect the issue of the newspaper in which the story was published. Jan. 4 The new Springfield Township Council began the year, electing…
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Consultants eyed for mill planning assistance
Hill International Worldwide reps meet with Township Council By:Vanessa S. Holt FLORENCE The Township Council may consider utilizing a consulting firm to assist in planning or construction management at the Roebling Steel Mill site. Representatives from Hill International Worldwide, a construction consulting company with offices in Marlton, presented an overview of their firm at…
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Clara Klank
Trenton Clara Mae Klank, 74, died Sunday, Dec. 23, at home. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident. She retired as a clerical assistant with the state Division of Taxation. Daughter of the late Franklin and Elizabeth Weiss and wife of the late Michael Klank, she is survived by five daughters and…
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Celestial Sounds
Janet Jackson Witman will play the Celtic harp along with flutist Mary Kay Mann as part of the Princeton Public Library’s Unquiet Fridays series. By: Susan Van Dongen Waiting for a turn in the dentist’s chair is almost as much of an ordeal as the appointment itself. Only the most stalwart are immune to the…
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POLICE BEAT 12/27
From the Dec. 27 edition of the Register-News By: FLORENCE Police said a resident of Coachman’s Drive in the Old York Station development reported at 8:52 p.m. Saturday that his rear house door had been kicked in while he was away from home that evening. Police said they determined that between 5 p.m. and 8:52…
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Bordentown Township hotel fee ordinance could become state law
Ordinance passed by committee in October By:David Koch BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP A township ordinance that would add a fee to the bills of hotel guests could wind up as a state law early next year. The proposed hotel/motel occupancy fee has come a long way since it was passed by the Township Committee on Oct.…
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OBITUARIES, pt. 2 12/27
From the Dec. 27 edition of the Register-News By: James E. Morris Jr. HOLIDAY, Fla. James E. Morris Jr., 80, died Dec. 20 at his daughter’s home in Columbus. Born in Charlottesville, Va., he lived in Yardville before moving to Florida in 1973. He retired in 1965 after 24 years as a major in…
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Bessie Wilson
EWING Bessie Mae Wilson, 85, died Friday, Dec. 21, at home. Born in Camden, S.C., she lived in Trenton more than 37 years. She was a member of Hyco Baptist Church in Camden and Wayne Avenue Baptist Church in Trenton, where she served on the Mother’s Board. Also, she was a member of Lord…
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Teacher’s wallet stolen in school
Stranger enters Springfield Township Elementary School By:Vanessa S. Holt SPRINGFIELD A woman who was questioned by several Springfield Elementary School staff members when she was seen in the building Dec. 14 is the main suspect in the theft of a teacher’s wallet, police said. Police said they believe the theft occurred between 12:20 and…
