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  • Virginia B. Paragamian

    Services Oct. 2    Virginia B. Paragamian, 75, died Sept. 13 at ForrestalSkilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Plainsboro.    Born in Richland Center, Wis., she lived in Lawrenceville 30 years.    She received a bachelor’s in speech from the University Of Wisconsin at Madison.    She is survived by her husband, George G.; two sons, Stephen of Des Moines,…

  • Youngsters place in national meet

    Ladd and Paalardo earn trophies at karate championship    Two local boys placed at the National Karate Championship held at the Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City Aug. 25-27.    Eric Ladd, a 5-year-old Belle Mead boy, competed for the first time and brought home a second-place trophy for the fighting competition among his age group.    Eric used…

  • Barbecue welcomes new CHS students, families

       Over 500 incoming freshmen, new students and parents gathered with faculty and staff volunteers at Hopewell Valley Central High to enjoy dinner, music and an introduction to the school.    "It was wonderful to see such an enthusiastic turnout," said Principal John Bach. "The parents could ask questions and learn what to expect over the next…

  • Roosevelt’s Blue Star

    This Doylestown bistro appears to have as a motto, "Speak softly and carry large portions," in honor of the owners’ hero. Entrées span a wide price range, but the menu changes seasonally and offers something for everyone. By: Anthony Accardo Roosevelt’s Blue Star 52 E. State Street, Doylestown, Pa. (215) 348-9000 Food: Good to very…

  • NBC girls’ soccer squad makes some history

    By:Sean Moylan        The Northern Burlington County Regional High School girls’ varsity soccer team has had a lot of great games during its long history.    Yet perhaps no game has ever been greater or more important than its 1-0 home win against Moorestown last Thursday.    "This is the first time in the school’s history that…

  • Manville, Bound Brook celebrate survival on field

    By: John E. Powers    The day was magnificent.    From the blue, cloudless sky to the temperatures, which were perfect for watching or playing a football game, the weather was an important part of Sunday’s first "Back from Floyd Bowl," between Bound Brook and Manville. This was more of a special Pop Warner football day than…

  • BRHS football suffers heartbreaking 9-7 loss

    By:Sean Moylan        "It’s probably the hardest loss I’ve ever had to take," said Bordentown Regional High School boys’ varsity football coach Larry Carthan, after his fearless Scotties dropped a 9-7 decision at Maple Shade last Saturday.    It was a game where Bordentown’s bone-crushing defense held Maple Shade to just 8 yards in the first…

  • Bulldogs take two from local rivals

    BOYS SOCCER By:Matt Nalbone    The Hopewell Valley boys soccer team played two of its oldest rivals last week when they squared off against cross-town foe Pennington School and Lawrence.    The results were positive as they won both contests but not before some tense moments.    In a game that head coach Tony Suozzo called "far from…

  • Jacqueline A. Brennan, 39

       MANVILLE — Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Brennan died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, at Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. She was 39.    Born in Somerville, she lived in Manville most of her life.    She was a graduate of Somerset County Vocational-Technical School in Bridgewater, completing a course in cosmetology. She became a certified nurse assistant in 1998. She…