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  • Mary Friedlander

       HILLSBOROUGH — Mary Friedlander died Friday, Aug. 2, at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. She was 82.    Born in Plainfield, she was a long time resident of Plainfield. She moved to Hillsborough recently.    Miss Friedlander was employed at the U.S. Government in the Department of the Army for 40 years. She then worked as secretary for…

  • Resident asked to fill slot on freeholder ticket

       Township resident Ira Marks said he loves a challenge.    That’s a good thing, because Mr. Marks has three months to convince voters to send him to 640 S. Broad St. to serve on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders. By: Lea Kahn    Mr. Marks was selected last week to run on the Republican Party…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…