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Post 148 finishes in state’s top 12
By: Kyle Moylan WEST WINDSOR – Hightstown Post 148 may have missed out on its two chances to advance to the final eight in the state, but the consolation prize was still pretty good. "If someone had told me that we’d place in the top 12 in the state before the start of the season,…
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Edition of July 27
Michael Prytyka Michael Prytyka, 81, died, July 20, at Capital Health System at Fuld hospital, Trenton. Born in Hopewell, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a self-employed farmer until 1957 and retired after 25 years with Cointreau Ltd. He was a member of the Musicians Union 55 years and played with various local…
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Helfrey wins respect, new friends at Snapple Bowl
Charity game pits recent grads from Middlesex schools against Union By: Frankie Richards During the past few years, Ed Helfrey has been conditioned to block and tackle high school football opponents such as North Brunswick, Bishop Ahr and Sayreville. Last week some of those players became teammates. Helfrey, who last month graduated from South Brunswick…
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AHS vice principal moving on
Heading to Passaic County By: Frank C. D’Amico UPPER FREEHOLD – The chance to become the chief was too hard to pass up. That is why Monica Taylor, one of two vice principals at Allentown High School, is leaving the district. Ms. Taylor will become the principal of the Wanaque School in Wanaque. Her new…
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Liquor license restrictions in dispute
By: David Weinstein Conditions included in the renewal of a liquor license that call for the monitoring of noise and traffic coming from a Henderson Road eating and drinking establishment by its owners will remain intact, according to a township attorney. But while Assistant Township Attorney Don Sears said he is certain an agreement was…
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Hopewell Valley News Staff
Street Address 10 Hopewell Village Square 52 E. Broad Street (Rt. 518) Hopewell, NJ 08525 Phone:(609)466-1190 FAX: (609)466-2123 Mailing Address P.O. Box 8, Hopewell, NJ 08525 Managing Editor Ruth Peterson Luse Staff Writer John Tredrea Sports Editor Steve Feitl Photograher Robyn C. Stein Sales Assistant Amy Moody Office Managers Betty Stellitano and Angela High Board…
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Fleet Wing carnival held next week
By: Sue Kramer LAMBERTVILLE – The Fleet Wing Hook & Ladder Company will hold its annual carnival from Monday, July 31, through Saturday, Aug. 5. This year marks the 24th year for the carnival, the firefighters’ main fund raising event. Carnival Chairman Capt. Lester E. Myers said, "This is going to be a great…
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Mayor puts in 16-hour day in politics and antiques business
By: Sue Kramer NEW HOPE – Very often, Mayor Larry Keller puts in a 16-hour day, and it isn’t all spent in borough meetings or at his business, Hobensack & Keller Inc. on Bridge Street. Long days and exciting adventures are nothing new for Mr. Keller, who began living his high-energy life while he was…
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Local actress stars in ‘Anything Goes’
By: Matthew Armstrong Classic songs, dancing, laughter and romance will take center stage this weekend in South Brunswick. The New Jersey Repertory Theater will put on a performance of the Broadway musical "Anything Goes" at the auditorium at Crossroads School Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. "It’s a great show, and a…
