Category: archives
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Local woman’s trek will raise funds for breast cancer research
BORDENTOWN CITY Inspired by a family survivor of breast cancer, Susan Molloy will be walking this summer to raise funds toward breast cancer research. By:David Koch The city resident will be participating in the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day walk in Colorado beginning on Aug. 3 with 1,999 other walkers. The walk will be 60…
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Central High’s School’s Model U.N. came home with four awards
Hopewell Valley students brought home four awards from the Ivy League Model U.N. Conference sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania By:Marie Goyden Hopewell Valley students brought home four awards from the Ivy League Model U.N. Conference sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania and held in Philadelphia over five days in late January. Model U.N. is…
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Land preservation options outlined
Upper Freehold residents hear from state, county and non-profit organizations. By: Frank C. D’Amico UPPER FREEHOLD Township officials say Upper Freehold is at the forefront of land preservation efforts in the state, and they want it to stay that way. The township covers 47 square miles 30,080 acres; 5 percent, 6,000 acres, is…
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Court upholds ex-officer’s award
Washington Township loses appeal of $164,950 compensation case brought by former policeman. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON A township police officer was harassed, made to fear for his safety, and left mentally and emotionally scarred as a result of actions by Police Chief Paul Krych and Lt. Ralph Fiasco, according to a judge’s decision that…
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OBITUARIES, March 16, 2001
James Bottomley Jr., Cornelia ‘Nealy’ Gillette, Donald J. Rogers James Bottomley Jr. WEST WINDSOR James LePage Bottomley Jr. of the Princeton Junction section died Monday at The Medical Center at Princeton. He was 75. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of the Ardmore, Pa., area for many years before moving to West Windsor…
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Raider wrestlers provided thrills
Captured second district team title in history By: Rudy Brandl To say that the 2000-01 wrestling season was the most exciting and productive in Hillsborough High School history certainly isn’t a stretch. The Raiders posted a winning record (9-8) against some of the state’s toughest competition, won their second District 18 team title in…
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Something out of right field
Steven Groeger, township superintendent of recreation, met his boyhood heroes at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ fantasy camp. Imagine Brooklyn Dodgers center fielder Duke Snider, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Bill Russell and Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine all on the same field. By: Lea Kahn No, it’s not a dream. It’s the Los Angeles Dodgers’…
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MHS happy to learn some lessons
With an overall record of 5-17, it wouldn’t seem like there would be much for a sports team to be happy about. But the Monroe Township High School girls’ varsity basketball team would disagree. By: Carolyn M. Hartko With an overall record of 5-17, it wouldn’t seem like there would be much for a sports…
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Herman Esko, 79
EWING Herman Esko, 79, a Holocaust survivor, died Thursday, March 8, at Greenwood House. Born in Czechoslovakia, he lived in Ewing for 35 years. Mr. Esko owned Hermitage Kosher Meat Market, Trenton, and Quality Kosher Meat Market, Hightstown, before retiring 14 years ago. He was a member of Ahavath Israel Congregation and Trenton Young…
