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  • James Absalom, 76

    By:    PLUMSTED – James Absalom, 76, of New Egypt died Saturday, Aug. 23, in CentraState Medical Center in Freehold.    Born in Mount Holly, he had resided in this area all of his life.    He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a professional real estate appraiser.    The brother of the late John…

  • Vernon J. Dancer, 77

    By:    PLUMSTED – Vernon J. Dancer, 77, of New Egypt died Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.    Mr. Dancer was born in Red Valley and was a lifetime resident of New Egypt.    He was self-employed as a horse trainer and driver.    He was a member of the U.S. Trotting…

  • Peddie grad ready for Olympics

    By: Kyle Moylan    The competition may have been getting younger, but Barbara Jane (B.J.) Bedford is the one who kept getting better.    In her fourth attempt at the United States Olympic Trials, Ms. Bedford clinched a spot on the national swim team by winning the 100-meter backstroke in a time of 1:01.85. As a result,…

  • OBITUARIES, Sept. 7, 2000

    Frank W. Bohren, Joseph S. Matuszewski, Evelyn Errico, Albert Newcomb, Betty Ann Woolverton, Edna Holcombe Bellis Frank W. Bohren    RARITAN TOWNSHIP – Frank W. Bohren, 88, died Saturday at Hunterdon Medical Center.    Born in Raritan Township and a lifelong Hunterdon County resident, he lived in Lambertville 21 years before returning to Raritan Township in 1971.…

  • County finds bias charge has no merit

    The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced that it will not take action against South Brunswick Patrol Officer Michael Rogers, who was accused of racial bias by an African-American minister following a June traffic stop. By:Matthew Armstrong    The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced Aug. 31 that it will not take action against South Brunswick Patrol Officer…

  • Retired biologist a real renaissance man

    By:Matthew Armstrong    Rarely do you meet a man of science so engrossed in the arts as Maxwell Nimeck.    For the majority of his life he worked as a microbiologist, but in his free time he paints, makes pottery, pieces together sculptures, silk-screens, works on his ornate garden, and now, at the age of 67, he…

  • A passion for France leads to new business

    Food: it’s a family affair By: Sue Kramer    SOLEBURY – The perfect blend of a love of France, healthy natural foods and the fulfillment of a dream came together for township resident Jan Seminack this summer when she opened her new business, French Habits LLC.    The 53-year-old importer didn’t settle for "just any" food when…

  • SCHOOL LUNCHES, Sept. 11-15, 2000

    Delaware    Assorted deli sandwiches and salad plates are available to grades 3-8 and staff; these do not include soup and dessert. Taco salad, garden salad, salmon nuggets, hamburger on bun and bagel with cream cheese available every day as an alternative.    Menu not available yet. Lambertville    All meals include choice of 8 ounces of whole,…

  • Effort to free paddle-wheel tour boat fails

    The boat, stuck in the falls south of the free bridge since someone cut it loose from its mooring Aug. 9, refused to budge By: Sue Kramer    NEW HOPE – Ten people turned out last week to help New Hope businessman and Borough Councilman Robert Gerenser as he tried – but failed – to dislodge…