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  • Gagliardi gets nod as education leader

    Former colleagues not surprised by ex-Washington superintendent’s rise. By: Frank C. D’Amico    WASHINGTON — Former colleagues said they weren’t surprised when Acting Gov. Donald DiFrancesco last week nominated Vito Gagliardi for the position of state education commissioner.    Dr. Gagliardi spent 15 years in the Washington School District, several as the superintendent. Elizabeth Borsuk, who teaches…

  • Raider boys swim to first state team victory

    Kay, Trabilsy, relays lead way By: Rudy Brandl        Pardon the Hillsborough High boys if they took a little extra enjoyment in last week’s 111-59 blowout victory over Piscataway in the first round of the state swimming playoffs.    You see, the Raiders had a score to settle with the Chiefs. They were seeking revenge after…

  • For the week of Feb. 22

    By: Oscar Emley    UPPER FREEHOLD — Oscar H. Emley, 73, died Thursday, Feb. 15, at Hamilton Continuing Care Center.    Born in Trenton, he was a longtime Cream Ridge resident.    He retired as a builder and self-employed oil distributor.    He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Allentown.    Son of the late Samuel…

  • Magie happy to start again

    HORSE PLAY by Ken Weingartner: Trainer leaves White Birch to open public stable. By:    Brian Magie feels like a newcomer of sorts, even though he’s been in the harness racing business for more than 20 years.    Mr. Magie recently stepped out on his own, opening a public stable after serving six years as the private…

  • Holocaust literature embraces the heroic

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: The reason to know history is so we don’t repeat it. By:    Peter Novick, history professor at the University of Chicago, is the author of "The Holocaust in American Life," reviewed last week. His book critically examines the politics and policy driven by increased public awareness that has propelled the…

  • ‘Sweet November’

    Perennial couple Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron meet and mate for one month in this ill-conceived remake of the already far-fetched 1968 original.   [PG-13] By: Kam Williams Charlize Theron decides Keanu Reeves can eat crackers in her bed anytime in Sweet November.    When two of Hollywood’s hottest stars hookup for a romantic love story, excuse me…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP ZONING UPDATE

    By:Marianne Hooker    At its Feb. 7 meeting, the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a subdivision approval and hardship variances that will allow a separate lot of approximately two acres to be created from the Barbour Brothers Steel property on Route 31.    The new lot will house the fiber optic regeneration station now operated…

  • Fire budget passes in Washington

    Voters approve spending plan with no tax increase. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — Township voters passed the fire district’s budget Saturday, which calls for an unchanged fire tax rate.    Out of the 177 residents who came to the firehouse to vote, 131 voted for the budget, and 44 voted against the proposal.    "We’re very happy…

  • Hopewell’s Country Classics exudes charm

    New home buyers are attracted to the Hopewell Valley area for its natural beauty The Packet Group    More than 400 years ago, members of the Stout family established a settlement in Mercer County’s Hopewell Valley, because of the area’s rolling hills and green, fertile land. Today new home buyers are attracted to the area for…