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‘Dracula’ preview for senior citizens
Date is Nov. 12 Theater fans over age 55 are invited to a free preview matinee of Hopewell Valley Central High’s fall production of Dracula on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. The famous tale of horror and romance is based on Bram Stoker’s novel, with a script by John Mattera. The action begins in…
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Pintos set for playoffs after RVC clincher
By: John E. Powers They started their championship ride with practice on a hot and humid day in early August, experienced the only blotch on their record in early September on a day filled with the threat of thunderstorms, and finished the season on a darkening and gusty, bone-chilling cold afternoon three days short…
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State Assembly approves revised small-airport bill
Bill would grant $2.5M to airports like Central Jersey Regional By:Eric Schwarz A bill to preserve land for general aviation airports is likely to get a reprieve after Gov. Christie Whitman’s veto more than a month ago, said one of its sponsors in the state Assembly. The revised bill, which would allot $2.5 million to…
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Girls squad eyes group title Nov. 11
The Cardinal boys fell 17 points short of advancing to the Group III ChampionshipsWith freshman Katharina Zeschky leading the way with a personal-best time of 22 minutes and seven seconds, the Lawrence High School girls cross country squad placed fourth with 121 points the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Championships Saturday in Holmdel. By: Mike…
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Florence trooper is cleared of attempted murder charges
FLORENCE – Attempted murder charges against John Hogan, a state trooper who resides in Florence, were dropped in state Superior Court last week, a decision that is being appealed by Gov. Christie Whitman. By:Vanessa S. Holt FLORENCE – Attempted murder charges against John Hogan, a state trooper who resides in Florence, were dropped…
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Joseph F. "Jay" Wilson
PRINCETON TOWNSHIP – Joseph F. "Jay" Wilson died Aug. 31 at The Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Williamsport, Pa., he was a longtime Princeton resident. He was science and mathematics editor of the Princeton University Press and managing editor of Van Nostrand Publishing Co. before retiring. He was an Army veteran. Mr. Wilson was…
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Local boys’ teams having busy week of state tournament action
By:Sean Moylan A few years ago former Bordentown head coach Rob Walder taught most of the current Bordentown Regional High School boys’ varsity soccer team the basic skills. Then Charlie Miller took over the program, saw what the players could do and turned them loose. All the while its been a great ride and…
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Read traffic report, not letters to paper
LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: I am writing to respond to the inaccurate information written about traffic generated by the Hillsborough Promenade. I will quote from a letter prepared by Orth-Rodgers Associates, who acted as traffic consultants for this project. A copy of this letter has been placed in the Hillsborough library for…
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Technology upgrade in full swing in schools
SCHOOL BOARD NOTES by Rebecca Gold Lawrence Township public schools are online and running with the start of the new school year. Each classroom in the district has five computers online with simultaneous high-speed Internet access, a laser printer, a scanner, and a 32- inch mounted JVC television. Each teacher has a laptop computer for…
