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William Bowers
By: Staff GOWER, MO. – William Wesley "Bill" Bowers, 66, of Gower, Mo., passed away Saturday at his home. Mr. Bowers lived in Glen Burnie, Md., then moved to Hightstown, followed by moving to Gower, Mo. Mr. Bowers worked for Mead Containers in Glen Burnie, Md., Hightstown and St. Joseph, Mo., and in 1995 retired…
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Planners OK Avalon Run East Phase II
312 apartments to be built near mall The township Planning Board Monday approved the second and final phase of the Avalon Run East rental apartment complex, located off Quakerbridge and Lawrence Station roads. By: Lea Kahn The board granted major subdivision approval and preliminary and final site plan approval for the 312-unit development. The original…
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Hopewell to serve as demo site for water project
To address Well No. 6 problems By:David Mackie Editor’s Note: David Mackie is a consulting geologist at JMZ Geology in Flemington, specializing in the investigation and cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination. He also is a member of Hopewell Borough Council and is responsible for Public Works and Water departments. The Hopewell Borough Water Department…
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The bear facts on making life bearable in area
State officials says don’t run from and don’t feed bears By: Cynthia Williamson If you come face to face with a black bear, for heaven’s sake, don’t run! Back away slowly, avoid eye contact and talk in a calm, monotone voice, says Al Ivany, a senior biologist with the state Division of Fish and Wildlife.…
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City wants discussion on traffic
Officials to ask DOT for town meeting By: Cynthia Williamson LAMBERTVILLE – The city will ask state Department of Transportation representatives to hold a town meeting in Lambertville to discuss traffic woes. The subject dominated much of the City Council’s meeting Tuesday. A contingent of Quarry Street residents had come to express concerns about speeding…
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South field hockey recap
By: Mandy Knechel Morristown 5 South Hunterdon 1 The South Hunterdon Regional High School field hockey team lost, 5-1, to Morristown. South’s offense wasn’t alive in the game, but the players still tried their hardest to find the net. Bridget Henn scored the lone goal for South. South Hunterdon’s junior varsity team also lost, 7-0.…
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Obituaries
Eugene Palmer STOCKTON – Eugene Palmer, 99, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Heritage Towers, Doylestown, Pa. Born in Stockton, he was a lifelong resident. He retired from the state of New Jersey as a personnel director in 1964. Mr. Palmer was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Stockton. He was a longtime member…
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Two men killed in state park crash
Vehicle plows into historic Thompson-Neely barn By: Sue Kramer SOLEBURY – Two people were killed early Wednesday morning when their vehicle veered off Route 32 south of Aquetong Road and plowed into a stone barn on the historic Thompson-Neely House property in Washington Crossing State Park. Solebury Township Police Chief Richard Mangan said his department…
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Store has ‘heart’ for breast cancer patients
Rebel Hearts to donate part of proceeds to breast cancer research By: Mae Rhine NEW HOPE – Rebel Hearts is a store that features items for women of all ages. Breast cancer is a disease that affects women of all ages. That’s why Abby Birk, owner of the store at 81 S. Main St., decided…
