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  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the April 9 edition

    By Nancy Mrzljak    The Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices will be closed Friday, April 10, in observance of Good Friday. For more information call 298-2311 or visit the Township Web site www.chesterfieldtwp.com. * * *    Crosswicks and Ellisdale Methodist Church Special Holy Week and Easter Events will be Holy Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Liturgy of…

  • LAWRENCE: Water company sale moves forward

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The public hearing on the pending sale of the Lawrenceville Water Co. to Aqua New Jersey Inc. was over almost as soon as it began Monday afternoon, lasting about five minutes.     Officials from the two water companies and representatives of the state Board of Public Utilities gathered in the…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Poster auction finances explained

    Nearly $5,000 of the proceeds will go toward expense of putting on the auction By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — For the first time in the event’s recent history, proceeds from the Shad Festival’s poster auction this year will not go entirely toward scholarships.    Because of the worsening economy, nearly $5,000 of the proceeds…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Resident charged with sex assault

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    A township resident was arrested last week by East Windsor police on sexual assault charges against a minor.    Dwayne Schwear, 46, of Dayton, was charged with sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to police.    Police were investigating a report by a juvenile victim…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: baseball set to add to success

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     Considering the success Robbinsville has had recently at the Little League level, it wasn’t a surprise that the high school would produce good baseball teams. Even so, watching a team go from 2-21 to 16-10 and playing in the Group I title game was pretty cool.     Baseball joins…

  • LAWRENCE: Police seek bank robber

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A bank robber walked out of the PNC Bank on Franklin Corner Road with an undisclosed amount of money Monday afternoon, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department.     The man walked into the bank shortly after noon, went up to a teller’s window and handed the teller a note…

  • Enormous cost

    Gisbert Manskopf, West Amwell     Almost a year ago the budget of South Hunterdon Regional High School was defeated by a decisive and large margin.    A significant cut in the range of 10 percent was indicated. However our weak-kneed local politicians advocated practically nothing, against the will of the people. After bickering and posturing the…

  • TO YOUR HEALTH: Tips on how to communicate with your doctor

    By Dr. Terry Shlimbaum    Having a physician is like having a partner for health. One of the most important things in a partnership is communication. Whether you have had a doctor for years or you have just acquired one recently, it is never too late to learn how to get the most from your doctor…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the April 9 edition

    By Peg Dotson    VFW Post 8838 will hold nominations and election of officers April 21 Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8838 has nominations and election of officers April 13, 7 p.m. * * *    St. Stephen’s will have Holy Thursday service April 9 at 7 p.m., Good Friday service at 7…