Category: archives

  • PET TALK: Dog’s ear canal is trouble just waiting to happen

    Dr. Daniel Eubanks    Dogs’ ears can be fascinating. Along with the eyes, ears play an integral part of a dog’s facial expression. In fact, their ears can reveal their entire personality.    Consider the laid-back, happy-go-lucky Basset Hound’s long, floppy ears. Contrast this with the intense, “ready” expression of the Boxer with its cropped, erect, no-nonsense…

  • Former Mansfield resident supports boy’s efforts

    Christine Powell of Medford To the editor:    Re: Feb. 5, 2009 article, “Board rejects appeal for farm boy’s stand.” Once again I find myself disappointed in Mansfield’s governing body. The zoning board declined Matt Bassett’s right to have a farm stand. A hard-working boy trying to make an honest buck, is discouraged from doing so.…

  • MANVILLE:Former Mayor Marion Dudash remembered as a ‘tremendous person’

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    She worked hard as Manville’s mayor, trying to lead through difficult financial times, but lifelong Manville resident Marion Dudash will be remembered just for being who she was.    Ms. Dudash, 63, died Monday at Somerset Medical Center.    ”She was a great person,” said Bill Poch, of North Eighth Avenue, who…

  • The Irish Spectacular

    The Irish Spectacular

    By Kelly Skinner State Theatre presents the U.S. Premiere of The Irish Spectacular with the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra Featuring Ireland’s Leading Pop Stars Derek Gleeson, music director Saturday, February 21, 2009, 8pm; $65, $55, $45, $30 In Sprit: Overture(Jonathan Casey); Aughrim Suite (Patrick Cassidy); Deirdre of the Sorrows Aria from Oratorio (Patrick Cassidy); Inishlacken, Concerto…

  • ALLENTOWN: Trophy life

    ALLENTOWN: Trophy life

    From left, Sean Mitchell, 10, of Millstone, Michael Lux, 6, of Bucks County, Pa., and cousin Gerhard Lux, 10, of Millstone, look at the Phillies’ World Series trophy during its visit to the German American Society in Allentown. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City seeks funds for flood prevention

    Officials want money to install floodgates and a pumping station at Swan Creek By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — The city has submitted a plan to the Corzine administration for a $7 million slice of the stimulus funds recently approved by both houses of Congress.    Lambertville wants the money to install floodgates and a…

  • LAWRENCE: Festive welcome for Year of the Ox

    LAWRENCE: Festive welcome for Year of the Ox

    Nancy Chao, Kim Hill and Leslie Godfrey of the group "Play by Heart" entertained as the opening act for the Chinese New Year celebration at Rider University. Photo by John Keating.

  • LAWRENCE: Fashion night showcases LHS grads’ creations

    LAWRENCE: Fashion night showcases LHS grads’ creations

    Student models show off T-shirt creations by Lawrence High School graduates in a fashion show Thursday.

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the Feb. 19 edition

    By Peg Dotson Peg Dotson   Tel: 499-3807   Fax: 499-3807   E-mail: [email protected]    Children ages 5-8 are invited to Story & Craft Night at the Florence Township Library tonight (Feb. 19) from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Decide which is your favorite furry creature, “Polar Bears or Pokemon.” Listen to stories, play a Pokemon game and enjoy…