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  • Obituaries

    Harry Krapf    DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Harry R. Krapf, 74, died Saturday, June 16, at Doylestown Hospital.    Born in Mauch Chunk, Pa., he lived in Stockton and Lambertville 44 years before moving to Doylestown six years ago.    He was a member and trustee of Old Rocks Church, West Amwell, and had been a member and trustee…

  • Walk on the Wild Side

    Walking Bucks County, Pa., the latest recreation guide by New Hope, Pa., resident Catherine Kerr, was written for those who fail to fully experience the scenic beauty of the area. By: Jodi Thompson    The visitor from Indiana wanted to walk along the Delaware Canal. However, from the street in New Hope, Pa., where he stood,…

  • ‘Tomb Raider’

    Angelina Jolie brings a computer-game action hero to life in this overblown, action-only, visual spectacular that ought to satisfy that target audience of adolescent computer-game addicts.   [PG-13] By: Kam Williams    Do you know what Lara Croft looks like? Do you even know who Lara Croft is? Any kid could tell you this fearless, female action hero…

  • Speed humps approved for South Union

    City to spend $23,351 for three to be installed between Ferry adn Mt. Hope streets By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — The City Council Monday unanimously authorized spending $23,351 for a trio of speedhumps to be installed on South Union between Ferry and Mt. Hope streets.    Some residents are opposed to the measure and advocate increased…

  • Chit-Chat: The Trash Queen of Lambertville strikes again!

    By: Merle Citron    Something quite amazing occurs in Lambertville during "Sparkle Week."    Lambertvillians who would never think to look through someone else’s trash can be seen unabashedly "trashing" in broad daylight, hunting for the finds of the century.    For example, what about the exciting trashing adventures of Valorie Johnson, jeweler at B. Adorned on South…

  • Woman wants city to pay towing fee

    Connecticut woman had car towed during Shad Festival, but parking ticket was dismissed By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — Apparently it wasn’t enough that Carol Doyle’s $44 parking ticket was dismissed.    The Wallingford, Conn., resident now wants the city to reimburse her $45 to cover towing costs.    Police Director Bruce Cocuzza said police issued the woman…

  • Presidential honor means no pardon for busyness

    West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South senior named Presidential Scholar. By: Gwen Runkle    Emily Huang, a senior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, has proven that being busier is better. After taking on a heavy load academically and squeezing in a ton of extracurricular activities, she has become the district’s first student to be selected as…

  • Former Olympian Clark Diggs is Fete guest

    Retired track star could run 10k race next year By: Justin Feil    Joetta Clark Diggs stood and cheerfully handed out the awards to all the overall and age group winners at the 24th Annual Princeton Fete 10k race Saturday.    Next year, the Neshanic Station resident might just take home a few awards herself if she…

  • Mary Seeburger

    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Mary Seeburger, 87, died Saturday, June 16, at Conway Hospital, Conway.    Born in New York, she lived in Skillman, 55 years before moving to Myrtle Beach in 1998.    She was a former member of St. Alphonsus R.C. Church, Hopewell.    She worked at the A & P supermarket in Princeton Township.    Daughter…