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County outlines plan for fighting drug abuse
The Hunterdon County Substance Abuse Stakeholders Task Force formed after seven drug-related deaths by July of this year. By: Steve Bates RARITAN TOWNSHIP "I don’t use the word ‘war’ here, and I don’t think anyone will. Frankly, we did not win the war on drugs," said Angelo DiOrio, director of the Hunterdon County Department…
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Runners stumble and tumble for charity
By: Carl Reader NEW HOPE The race is not always to the swiftest. Sometimes, it goes to those with the highest heels? That was the case Saturday night when G. Casnova Alig won the second annual High Heel Race. Mr. Alig overcame a precipitous start, during which he tumbled off those high platforms…
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Trees provide more than color
Tree cover has declined in many metropolitan areas By:Michele S. Byers The burst of fall color outside my office window got me thinking about something we all too often take for granted trees! The nonprofit conservation group American Forests recently released a study of urban landscapes over the past 25 years. The study concludes…
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Robbinsville Hardware to phase out retail sales
The business will continue providing services such as screen and window repair, pipe cutting and threading, and key duplicating. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON It looks as if "big box" retail has notched another victory. Small, family-owned businesses nationwide are having difficulty competing with large, chain superstores. Now, after 17 years, Robbinsville Hardware owners said…
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POLICE BEAT 11/01
From the Nov. 1 edition of the Register-News By: BORDENTOWN CITY A 2002 Ford Expedition was taken from a local auto dealership over the weekend of Oct. 20, said police. Police said they were called to the Town Ford auto dealership on Route 206 on Oct. 22 after the dealership discovered that a white 2002…
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Election features contests in New Hope, Stockton
Two battle for mayor in New Hope; eight fight for four New Hope Borough Council seats; and three vie for two seats on the Stockton Borough Council. By: Mae Rhine All eyes are on New Hope’s bitter battle for four seats on the Borough Council and the mayoral position as Election Day nears. Locally, the…
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Township could charge hotel, motel occupancy fees if measure is passed
Committee vote was 3-2 to petition state to charge the fee By:David Koch BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP The Township Committee passed a resolution last week to petition the state Legislature and acting Gov. Donald DiFrancesco to allow the township and other New Jersey municipalities to charge a hotel/motel room occupancy fee, which could establish a hefty…
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Pastor still going strong after 35 years of service
77-year-old still fired up By:Michael Arges FLORENCE After a heart bypass and 35 years spent building the Fountain of Life Church’s flock from 30 people to a congregation of thousands, 77-year-old Pastor Paul J. Graban says he’s still fired up to do more loving and serving. On Oct. 21, church members honored Pastor Graban…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 11/01
From the Nov. 1 edition of the Register-News By: Musical The Friends of St. Mary’s School will sponsor a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a Christmas musical show on Thursday, Nov. 1. Event benefits St. Mary’s School. For details, call 298-3420 or 298-4396. Rummage sale The First Baptist Church of Bordentown will hold…
