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  • Siblings charged with cocaine sale

       A brother and sister were charged with cocaine distribution Jan. 23 after a two-month investigation and several undercover purchases made by Manville police and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. By:Eric Schwarz    Roxanne Dinkens, 40, of 44 S. Main St., Apt. 12, Manville, is accused of taking orders for the drug, and her brother, Andre Dinkens,…

  • Two vie for one-year term on city fire board

    Newcomer Brian Snell battles incumbent Lester Myers Sr. By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — The race for a one-year seat on Lambertville’s Board of Fire Commissioners is the only contest in the Feb. 17 election that will fill a total of four seats on the board.    Voting will be held at the Columbia firehouse at 177…

  • Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn

    With a mix of American, Hungarian and German foods that is hearty with no frills, this restaurant is a perfect place to visit during the winter months. By: Antoinette Buckley Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn 15 East Broad St., Hopewell (609) 466-9889 Food: Good Service: Good Cuisine: American/Hungarian Ambiance: Casual, bustling Prices: Moderate Hours: Mon.-Fri.,…

  • Settlements could mean 175 more city units

    City OKs plan to end suits by developers By: Cynthia Williamson    LAMBERTVILLE — The City Council has approved a plan to settle lawsuits filed in 1998 by developers after a change in city zoning laws reduced the number of buildings permitted to be built on their land.    The measure, approved 3-0 at the council’s special…

  • Cards fall to South Brunswick

    Ice HockeyTalent doesn’t always equate to production and that lesson has been learned by Lawrence High School ice hockey coach Alex Chis-Luca. By: Nick Schaefer    Although the Cardinals have many highly-skilled players, it has been a disappointing season thus far. The Cardinals (5-12-1) lost to South Brunswick, 8-4, on Monday to fall seven games below…

  • Chit-Chat: Mr. Right may have a pet dog in tow!

    By: Merle Citron    Ladies, if you’re looking for Mr. Right, then pay attention to what I’ve discovered.    First and foremost, I have found it is essential that you get a dog since most of these "available" males own dogs and walk them. For example, there’s Joe Eagleeye, who hails from Chicago.    Joe has been in…

  • LBA HIGHLIGHTS

    By: Karen Scheetz    At the end of the fourth week of play, the games in the Lambertville Basketball Association league continue to get tighter.    Here is a look at the games played through January 27. Third- and fourth-grade girls Sneakers Plus 9 United National Bank 7    In a real nip and tuck game, Sneakers Plus…

  • Longtime fire commissioner to retire

    Ronald Tillett Sr. fireman since 1958 By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — Ronald R. Tillett Sr. joined the Lambertville Fire Department in 1958 because, unlike other service organizations, "It didn’t cost anything to join the fire company."    Although the lure of not having to pay dues, along with some gentle prodding from his wife’s uncle, George…

  • Editorial: Water tests good idea at West Amwell

       More than 20 years ago, the water at West Amwell School was found to be heavily polluted because of contamination of Alexauken Creek by nearby Lehigh Fluid Power.    The company was fined for its chemical pollution of the stream and forced to maintain a three-stage carbon water filtration system as well as pay for a…