Category: archives
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Mary Hagenbacher
EWING Mary Hagenbacher died Monday at Capital Health System at Mercer hospital, Trenton. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she lived in Brooklyn and Queens, N.Y., before moving to the area eight years ago. Daughter of the late Morris and Fanny Hecker and wife of the late Robert S. Hagenbacher, she is survived by a…
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Minister comforts grief-stricken
The Rev. Suzanne Shafer-Coates, a member of the Windsor-Hights Ministerium, has been called upon to offer counseling to members of the Port Authority Police Department. By: Michael Arges Training intended as a response to the shootings at Columbine High School has opened doors for Suzanne Shafer-Coates to assist members of the Port Authority Police Department,…
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Local PO to get anthrax test
Cranbury post office will be one of 47 offices tested in precautions resulting from a nation wide anthrax scare. By: Casha Caponegro and Nick D’Amore Cranbury’s post office will be tested for anthrax. According to Dan Quinn, a communication program specialist for the Trenton Postal Service, Cranbury will be one of 47 New Jersey post…
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Vote Coleman for governor
Letter to the editor To the editor: The recent campaigns of Ross Perot, Jesse Ventura and Ralph Nader make me feel that I’m not alone in my desire to have more electoral choice. Our country is the only democracy where just two parties have been so dominant for so long. The Green Party has a…
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El Meson Café
First-rate Mexican fare mingles with more unusual selections at this family-run restaurant and grocery in Freehold. By: Pat Tanner El Meson Café 40 W. Main St. Freehold (732) 308-9494 Food: Very good Service: Adept; no-nonsense Cuisine: Mexican-American, with some surprises Ambiance: Casual, family-friendly storefront Prices: Inexpensive, mostly Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thur.…
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Patten deserves voters’ support
Letter to the editor To the editor: For the last 27 years I have been living in Hightstown. My wife’s family are lifetime residents. During that time I have become acquainted with, and then friends with, Mr. Bob Patten. I have observed a man who has been involved, concerned, strong and a true Hightstonian. Bob…
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Open space tax on ballot
By: Brian Shappell Local officials are calling for voters to support a 2-cent tax increase to pay for open space purchases in the county. The question will be on the ballot Tuesday. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aside from voting in the gubernatorial, legislative and local counci, voters must approve or reject…
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Still awaiting election fix
EDITORIAL: Almost one year since the great election debacle in the United States, very little has been done to improve the process. It has been nearly one year since the start of our great national electoral crisis and it appears to us that very little has been done to remedy the situation. In case you…
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Locals aid Cranbury concert fund-raiser
Many groups, organizations and people from East Windsor and Hightstown are playing a role in a benefit concert to support victims of Sept. 11 Sunday in Cranbury. By: Melissa Morgan Cynthia Jay and the members of the East Windsor-Hightstown Chorale hope to produce much more than beautiful music at a benefit concert to support the…
