Category: archives
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Crossing Oceans
Multi-talented baritone Jubilant Sykes will give a recital at the Peddie School in Hightstown Oct. 6. By: Matt Smith Upon completing his studies at Cal State Fullerton, Jubilant Sykes was lucky enough to cross the Atlantic to study privately with voice teachers in Austria and Berlin. The young baritone appreciated the chance to soak up…
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Candidates get set for race
Incumbent Republican Vince Calcagno challenged by Democrat Bob Giangrasso in Washington. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON With Election Day one month away, candidates for Township Committee this week described their platforms. Democrat Bob Giangrasso, challenging incumbent Republican Vince Calcagno, described what he called the "gross overspending" of the Township Committee. "We are in what I…
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Local cops join FBI terrorist probes
By:Alec Moore A task force established by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has local police officers working with the FBI in its ongoing probe of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. An FBI spokeswoman in Washington, D.C., would not comment on the specific mission or objective of the task force due to the security reasons…
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Man charged in biased crime
The Yardley, Pa., man allegedly threatened to kill a gas station attendant in Lawrence. A Yardley, Pa., man has been charged with harassment for threatening to kill an Indian-born gas station attendant the day after terrorist attacks on New York City and at the Pentagon, police said. Jack Pollace, 26, of Wrensong Road in Yardley…
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For the week of October 4
By: Vivian Brown Hartshorn PLUMSTED Vivian Brown Hartshorn, 79, died Thursday, Sept. 27, at Virtua-Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Mount Holly. Born in New Egypt, she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Hartshorn retired as a bookkeeper from Norman Bright Inc., New Egypt. She was a past treasurer of Jacobstown Cemetery Association and a member…
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DATES TO REMEMBER
By: Sunday, Feb. 10 Public Forum: The United Way of Central Jersey is sponsoring a public forum at the South Brunswick Library from 2 to 4 p.m. The forum is meant to gather information about the needs of the Asian community in central New Jersey. For more information, call (732) 247-3727, ext. 20 or visit…
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District completing bond refinancing
Changing market reduces anticipated savings By:Krzysztof Scibiorski Despite recent bond-market fluctuations the school board will attempt to refinance $25.8 million of 1997 bonds today expecting to save $876,000 in interest payments. Initially, the district expected to save nearly $1 million on the refinancing, but changes in bond markets reduced that figure by about $124,000. Thomas…
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FEATURES: Horse Play: Sister act produces awards
Wilhelmina and Mary Elizabeth Horzepa of Millstone continue to add to honors. By: Ken Weingartner When it comes to competing, the Horzepa sisters of Millstone Township are making names for themselves. But sometimes that doesn’t seem to be much motivation. "I like riding at home," said Mary Elizabeth, 8. "You don’t have to wait all…
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Police Department gets new leader
Washington promotes Robert Woodruff to chief, makes Martin Masseroni its first captain. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON At 9:22 a.m. Monday everything changed for the township’s Police Department. Yet, everything remained the same. Before almost every member of the department, Lt. Robert Woodruff was sworn in as acting police chief at the township’s Senior Center,…
