Category: archives
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Football chases .500 mark
By: Kyle Moylan In 1968, the United States was still at war in Vietnam, Richard Nixon was making his second attempt at being elected President and two of the leaders of the Civil Rights movement – Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy – were assassinated. 1968 was a turbulent year in the United States.…
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New Hope to form gay, lesbian issues group
Alleged gay bashing case goes to court Nov. 3 By: Cynthia Williamson NEW HOPE – Despite civil and human rights advocacy at all levels of government, a 2000 study conducted by the Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Task Force showed reported levels of lifetime criminal victimization against lesbian and gay people has remained unchanged since its…
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Ramblers Biddies defeat Pohatcong
LAMBERTVILLE – The Lambertville Ramblers will play their final game of the season Oct. 29 when they host the Phillipsburg Police Athletic League team at Ely Memorial Field on North Main Street. Sunday, the Ramblers’ Biddy Division defeated the Pohatcong Warriors 13-7. The Biddies scored their first touchdown when Carl Snell carried the ball to…
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Domestic violence hits close to home
Editorial By: With the local economy growing, most families in the area have much to celebrate. Jobs are plentiful, prices stable and crime is down. In fact, with one exception, we all are far safer than we’ve been for many years. But that lingering exception is perhaps the most difficult crime of all to reduce…
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Ex-chief, borough have 30 days to present sides
Court to decide which civil service commission valid By: Cynthia Williamson NEW HOPE – After a long delay, a Bucks County Court of Common Pleas judge has set the wheels in motion to render a decision on which of two civil service commissions was duly appointed when former New Hope Police Chief Robert Brobson appealed…
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CANDIDATES SEEK TO CURB GROWTH
Washington population on the riseRecent census numbers confirmed the population increase. According to estimates, township’s population increased more than 26 percent between 1994 and 1999, growing from 7,182 people to 9,090. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON – The two candidates for the only contested Township Committee seat discussed plans this week to slow the recent population…
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PDS tandems mean double trouble
Foursome has played big role in Panthers’ undefeated season By: Justin Feil Going into this season, there was a bit of indecision as to who would start at the doubles teams for the Princeton Day School girls’ tennis team. Returning were four players who had made up the pairings last year, but there were challengers.…
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Borough cop’s discrimination suit to get trial
Former police officer William A. Nathan is charging racial and ethnic discrimination. By: Jennifer Potash A Princeton Borough patrol officer’s lawsuit alleging racial and ethnic discrimination in the Police Department is expected to go to trial. William A. Nathan, who retired from the department last year, filed a discrimination lawsuit in July 1997 against the…
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Discussion on smart growth will be free, open to public
A forum on smart growth scheduled for Thursday night will be free and open to the public. The Plainsboro-based Regional Planning Partnership, which is sponsoring the fifth and final event of its series, has decided not to charge participants but rather accept donations. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) and his opponent, Republican Dick Zimmer, are…
