Category: archives
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George F. Ender
George F. "Bullet" Ender, 72, died Friday at home. Born in Trenton, he lived in Hopewell Township 36 years. Mr. Ender worked for the state Division of Taxation 42 years, retiring in 1991. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Ender was recalled into active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He served…
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Cranbury-Plainsboro survives pitcher’s duel
Ruiz, defense key 1-0 win over Hennessy, West Windsor By: Justin Feil It could have been a highly rated episode of CBS’ "Survivor" show. Friends battle it out to see who stays another day and who gets sent home. In Sunday’s opening round of the District 12 Little League tournament Sunday, West Windsor and Cranbury-Plainsboro…
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Gary Zujkowski, 32
MANVILLE — Gary Zujkowski died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at home. He was 32. Born in Somerville, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Zujkowski was a Certified Auto Mechanic and worked for many local area garages over the past several years, most recently in Middlesex. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and…
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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION POSTPONED
Fireworks, without concert, rescheduled for Friday night By: T.J. Furman The township’s annual Fourth of July celebration, set to begin at 7 p.m. tonight at Rider University, has been postponed, township officials said. A heavy rainstorm moved through Mercer County at approximately 4:20 this afternoon, with forecasts calling for a possibility of more showers throughout…
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We Want Your News
Packet Publications welcomes your submissions… Find out how to tell us your news. We want your news Help us get your news into one of your local Packet Publications What is news? News is what interests you and your neighbors. News includes what happens at municipal government meetings and what happens at school. It also…
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Contact Us
Contact information, names, emails and phone numbers. The Beacon 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: Mae Rhine News Editor: Cynthia Williamson Photographer: Robyn C. Stein Advertising: Julie Matson Office Managers:…
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Looking back
Athlete-turned-teacher looks back at changes of past 25 years By:Mary Kaempfen It has been 25 years since his baseball days, and they all ended right before he became a nice, new teacher of physical education classes at the Hillsborough School. I wrote a story about him 26 years ago, learned about his stun-ning baseball past,…
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State helps with buyouts
Helps provide needed matching funds By:Eric Schwarz After months of waiting, the federal and state governments this week approved funding to buy out 42 flood-damaged homes on a preferred list. The announcements of $6.2 million in funding came one, two on Monday and Tuesday, catching Borough Administrator Gary Garwacke by surprise. The borough has been…
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On a summer day, the pool is the place to be
By:Kristy Klaus The cannonball splashes could be heard from the parking lot and the bikes were lined up just inside the gate of the Cranbury Swim Club. Parents were soaking up sun and catching up on their reading as their kids asked “Who touched first?” after a race across the pool. …
