Category: archives
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Margaret Straka
Margaret (Zarek) Straka died Sunday, July 29 at home. She was 87. Mrs. Straka was born in New York City and lived in Bridgewater for many years before moving to Manville in 1976. Her husband, Andrew Straka, died in 1960. Surviving are one son, George of Bridgewater; three daughters, Betty Kedziora of Bridgewater, Julianne Opdyke…
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Dream Wheels
From Maseratis to domestics, the 44th Annual New Hope Auto Show has vehicles guaranteed to quicken the pulse. The event takes place Aug. 11-12 at New Hope-Solebury High School. By: Daniel Shearer Among car enthusiasts, there are plenty of people who cringe at the idea of transforming a ’37 Plymouth into a chopped-up low rider…
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Miners must fix violations
Dallenbach Sand Co. must correct all violations on their property within 90 days of a July 26 court order or the company could lose its mining license. By:Brian Shappell Dallenbach Sand Co. must correct all violations on their property within 90 days of a July 26 court order or the company could lose its mining…
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Local districts emply agency to provide substitute teachers
MANSFIELD The Mansfield Board of Education has hired an employment agency that specializes in providing substitute teachers. By:David Koch In a motion passed July 17, the school board voted to contract with Source for Teachers, which is based in Mount Laurel, as a backup service to help deal with the problem of finding substitute…
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Democrats seek candidates for Kathy Bird’s seat
The committee is opening this process to the public. Anyone interested in serving on the Township Committee may apply Due to Kathy Bird’s planned Sept. 6 resignation from the Hopewell Township Committee, a vacancy will occur that day. The Hopewell Township Democratic Committee will recommend three people to the Township Committee to replace Ms. Bird.…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 08/09
From the Aug. 9 edition of the Register-News By: Library programs The Burlington County Library Bordentown Branch Youth Services Department will be offering a variety of programs in August. Please note that registration begins two weeks prior to the date of the program. On Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m., all children are invited to…
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Carl W. Bergen
Carl W. Bergen Jr., 60, died Tuesday, July 31 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he lived in Highland Park before moving to Monmouth Junction 30 years ago. Mr. Bergen was a 1958 graduate of Highland Park High School. He was the owner and operator of Bergen’s Car…
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Pennington delays equipment ordinance vote
By: John Tredrea The Pennington Council decided Monday night to delay until Sept. 10 an adoption vote on a proposed ordinance that would authorize spending $5,000 on radar units for two police cars and $10,000 for computer equipment for the borough’s administrative offices. At the Sept. 10 meeting, public comment and questions on the proposed…
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Murphy sees opportunity in Hopewell
New athletics supervisor replaces TimkoKevin Murphy sees Hopewell Valley as a school district with unlimited growth-related opportunities in its athletic programs. By: Steve Feitl And that’s what brings him to the Valley as its new supervisor of health, physical education and athletics. Mr. Murphy replaces Steve Timko, who left this district this spring after 25…
