Category: archives
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‘Fire! Fire! Where? Where? Here! Here!’
SPRINGHOUSE FARM JOURNAL By: Heather Lovett I will never forget the first time I saw an indigo bunting. It was Aug. 4, 1998 (I made a note in my journal), and I was walking along the road about a half mile from my house, probably brooding about the month-long drought we were experiencing. As I…
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Panel tells the news about the news …
Photojournalism in Princeton over the last 25 years was the topic of discussion — and of an exhibit at the Historical Society. By: Michael Redmond The apex of the photojournalist’s craft is a picture that needs no words. The picture tells the whole story. With words or without words, photos preserve the lives and histories…
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Playoffs start now for Vikes football team
By: Ken Weingartner The football schedule says the state sectional playoffs begin the second weekend in November. John Coppola says the playoffs start now for his South Brunswick High Vikings. Coppola, whose team lost 49-7 to Old Bridge last week for its first setback in five outings this year, believes the Vikings need to win…
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Hillsborough man honored by United Way
Richard Yessian of Hillsborough has no aspirations of impressing others or being recognized for his good deeds. What he does care about is helping families in need find a better life. It was for his invaluable work with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity (RVHFH) as their Building Committee co-chair that he was honored with United…
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Democrats hope to unseat GOP in Allentown
Republicans Strobino and West face challenges from Stephanie Smith and Bill Soodul. By: Mark Moffa ALLENTOWN Democrats Stephanie Smith and Bill Soodul are hoping to defeat Republican incumbents David Strobino and Art West next month in the race for Borough Council while continuing to question the actions of the governing body over several issues.…
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Poker night in Cranbury
Sixty years of three-card draw, stud and local gossip. By: Casha Caponegro The cards were shuffled and dealt to the seven men gathered around the small card table. Each throwing in a chip for their opening bid, the players watched as their cards were dealt, erupting in a unanimous shout when one of them received…
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Helping to rebuild America
Realtors offer funds and resources to aid victims HOUSING RELIEF The ERA Brokers of New Jersey have pledged their support to raise funds for the Realtors Housing Relief Fund which was established Sept. 12 by the National Association of Realtors to assist victims’ families who were devastated by the terrorist attacks in New York City,…
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Hopewell Valley Vistas Photo Contest offered to residents
Deadline has been extended Hopewell Valley residents are invited to submit their favorite photographs of scenic vistas in the valley to the Hopewell Valley Vistas Photo Contest. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Nov. 5. Entry forms and additional information may be obtained by calling 737-0605 or the front desk at the Hopewell…
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Edition of Oct. 11, 2001
Joseph H. Blackwell Joseph H. Blackwell, 86, died Oct. 1 at Hackettstown Community Hospital. Born in Hopewell, he lived in Pennington before moving to Oxford in 1957. Mr. Blackwell graduated from Pennington High School. He was a self-employed diary farmer and received many first-place ribbons for hay at the Farmers Fair in the 1960s and…
