Category: archives
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Police cleared of force charge
Detective Avalone and Officer Lorenc are both free to return to work. By: Brian Shappell Two South Brunswick police officers were cleared Friday of departmental disciplinary charges stemming from a 2000 traffic stop. South Brunswick police Detective John Avalone and Officer Mark Lorenc were cleared to return to full, active duty status and were cleared…
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Hopewell Township couple indicted by Mercer grand jury
Criminal sexual contact and child endangerment charges involved By: John Tredrea Hopewell Township resident Michael Benthin, 56, who allegedly molested two 14-year-old township girls in his Poor Farm Road home two years ago, could be sentenced to more than 50 years in prison if convicted of all charges leveled against him by a Mercer County…
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Stocking Stuffers
Hollywood delivers plenty of Oscar qualifiers among its December offerings. By: Kam Williams As we embark on Oscar season, the buzz begins about upcoming performances. For instance, whose interest wouldn’t be piqued by Tom Cruise and his latest squeeze, Penélope Cruz, appearing in their first film together? Or by Fresh Prince Will Smith’s impersonation of…
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Meditations on the ‘Quiet Beatle’
DISPATCHES By: Hank Kalet "Now the darkness only stays the night-time In the morning it will fade away Daylight is good at arriving at the right time It’s not always going to be this grey All things must pass All things must pass away George Harrison "All Things Must Pass" I have a Madeira…
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VFW to salute PearlHarbor vets Friday
By:Krzysztof Scibiorski The Manville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2290 will hold its annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Service on Friday. "We hope that people come out to remember those that gave their lives for this country," said VFW District 15 Commander Andy Henkel. According to Mr. Henkel, the post hopes Manville resident Nick Almaco …
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Holiday bazaar kicks off season
Event sponsored by Washington Education Foundation and Washington Township PTA. By: WASHINGTON The township’s holidays officially began Nov. 18 with the annual holiday bazaar. Many who attended the joint venture sponsored by the Washington Township PTA and the Washington Education Foundation found it to be a rousing success. "This event was a wonderful opportunity…
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Sipping it Slowly
The Colonial tradition of high tea will be demonstrated at the William Trent House in Trenton. By: Jillian Kalonick Historical interpreter Stacy Roth will demonstrate the Colonial tradition of high tea at the William Trent House Dec. 9. "To serve it was a way of honoring your guests and showing off your wealth and good…
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Washington school questions
By: Question 1 Middle School Addition The Board of Education of the Township of Washington in the County of Mercer, New Jersey is authorized (a) to construct classroom additions and renovate the Washington Township Middle School; (b) to acquire the various equipment and furnishings necessary for such improvements and renovations and such other items as…
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‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Bristol Riverside Theatre stages this venerable 60-year-old comedy. By: Stuart Duncan It has been 60 years since Arsenic and Old Lace made its Broadway debut. The venerable old comedy has been played in virtually every barn and community theater across the country and now has opened at Bristol Riverside Theatre. When the show first opened,…
