Category: archives
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Band plays to brighten holidays
By: Ken Weingartner WASHINGTON Most people probably associate bells, organs and choirs with the music of the holiday season. On Saturday night, however, screaming guitars, pounding drums and thundering bass carried the tunes. And it was no less the holiday spirit. The Ernie White Band played a holiday concert at Bob’s Woodside Pub…
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William Moore
William J. Moore, 40, died Sunday at home. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. Son of the late William Moore and brother of the late David Moore, he is survived by his mother, Dolores Moore of Hamilton; three sisters, Arlene, Lorraine and Karen Moore, all of Lawrenceville; and four brothers, Glenn, Mark,…
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Maintenance crew keeps schools going
By: Frank C. D’Amico MILLSTONE During summer vacations and holiday breaks, schools are empty of teachers, students, coaches, parents and visitors. But they aren’t completely empty. The buildings and grounds crew, which includes the custodial and maintenance staffs, has tasks to complete that can’t be done while school is in session. Jobs such…
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For week of Dec. 28
By: Hazel Holloway COOKSTOWN – Hazel Holloway, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 23, at Wellstarr Cobb Hospital in Austell, Ga. Mrs. Holloway was born in Cookstown and was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Holloway was a homemaker. She was a member of Cookstown United Methodist Church, Young at Hearts and the New Honover Senior Citizens. Wife…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 12/28
From the Dec. 28 edition of the Register-News By: Volunteer awards Girls ages 14-17 are invited to participate in the Soroptimist International Rancocas Valley Chapter’s Violet Richardson volunteer awards program. The award recognizes young women who are caring, compassionate, creative and committed to making the world a better place. Recipients can earn a $100 local…
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Council to mull Main Street proposal and appointments
The council will fill posts on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Appointments to the township’s advisory boards and committees, and a public hearing on Lawrenceville Main Street’s grant application for state funds to install new sidewalks, will top the Township Council’s agenda for the first conference meeting of the year. By:…
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Words That Should Exist
Rich Hall often compiles his own list of words he reckons should be in the dictionary. Here are some of them: By: Rich Hall ACCORDIONATED (ah kor’ de on ay tid) adj. Being able to drive and refold a road map at the same time. AQUADEXTROUS (ak wa deks’ trus) adj. Possessing the ability to…
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Party raises funds for Bordentown family
WASHINGTON Most people probably associate bells, organs and choirs with the music of the holiday season. On Saturday night, however, screaming guitars, pounding drums and thundering bass carried the tunes. And it was no less the holiday spirit. By:Ken Weingartner WASHINGTON Most people probably associate bells, organs and choirs with the…
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NEWS OF OTHER DAYS 12/28
From the Dec. 28 edition of the Register-News By: 140 years ago The day of festivity was celebrated in our city with all the pomp and grandeur of a caravan of sprightly young men, staid and sober middle-aged men and old, decrepit, worn-out men. The jollifications commenced on Christmas Eve, by the uninterrupted discharge of…
