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  • Lawrence track squads combat rust, elements in strange winter

    Winter TrackThe Lawrence High School winter track team knew having outdoor season would be a bit unusual, but the way things have played out has to be a complete shock. By: Steve Feitl    Through January, the Cardinals competed in exactly one dual meet. The rest have been canceled — mostly due to the weather.    That…

  • New Hope Book Cellar crowns Scrabble champs

    By: Gwen Runkle    NEW HOPE — Bruce Gross is Scrabble king of the New Hope area, but establishing his reign on Sunday was not as easy as expected.    Coming into the New Hope Book Cellar’s tournament Jan. 21, he was ranked number one and favored to win.    "I expected competition to be tight," said Mr.…

  • Pennington boys look to own February once again

    Pennington Boys BasketballIf it’s February, it’s time for the Pennington Prep boys basketball squad’s annual push toward the Prep B championship. By: Mike Molaro    With the seedings and brackets scheduled to be completed last night, the Red Raiders (8-10 overall, 5-1 in Prep B action) are hoping for a top-three seed.    Winning three in a…

  • Officials jailed for arrears in child support

    Robert Gerenser says boat rescue tapped resources By: Cynthia Williamson    NEW HOPE — Councilman Robert Gerenser spent a night in the Bucks County Jail in Doylestown last week for failing to appear at a hearing for child support he owes.    The Bucks County Sheriff’s Department served the contempt of court warrant on Mr. Gerenser around…

  • Cardinal girls clinch state tourney berth

    Girls BasketballWith a state tournament berth already in the bag, the Lawrence High School girls basketball team got warmed up for the postseason at the expense of Nottingham. By: Steve Feitl    The Cardinals (9-5) cruised to a 75-51 victory Tuesday, after securing the postseason invitation by defeating McCorristin Friday.    Coach Cindy Westhead said things are…

  • Footprints: Civil War vets took comfort in new military group

    By: Iris Naylor    The Civil War was no sooner ended and the new soldier-civilians starting to look to the future, then a military company was organized in Lambertville, composed largely of returned veterans.    Captain of the new group was Ashbel W. Angel, and first lieutenant was Charles Kitchin, both seasoned veterans.    In pre-war days Captain…

  • Three uncontested for full terms on fire board

    Robert Brown, Mitchell Ege and Orville Tillett have no opposition By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — Voters will be asked to elect three men to uncontested seats on Lambertville’s Board of Fire Commissioners Saturday, Feb. 17.    The only contested race is for the unexpired term of former commissioner David Owen, who moved to Fairfax, Va. in…

  • Class writes "Thankful" essays

    I am thankful for… By:Mrs. Eisenacher’s 5th grade class I am thankful for a wonderful loving family to hold me tight and tell me that it will be okay, to help me grow and love me and to agree and disagree with me. My older sister is there to tell me what is going to…

  • HoVal hockey team battles growing pains

    Hopewell Valley Ice HockeyThe ice hockey team from Hopewell Valley Central High School is going through some growing pains at the moment. By: Matt Nalbone    The team is made up of mostly sophomores and juniors and finds itself struggling a little bit.    The Bulldogs went to the ice three times this past week and did…