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  • New court date set for cruelty case

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD— Two North Jersey men facing charges of animal cruelty have had their case postponed for a second time, with a court date set for Tuesday.     Dennis Cameron, of Piscataway, and Patrick Nelson, of Lake Hiawatha, each face 24 counts of failure to provide a living creature with proper…

  • Shapella has bipartisan approach

    Carol Cavenaugh of West Amwell     I am a Republican voting to re-elect Ron Shapella for the West Amwell Township Committee.    For the past three years, Ron has consistently worked to keep taxes low and protect our rural community, and his efforts have paid off!    In spite of many attempts to diminish Ron’s efforts, I…

  • Senior Menus-Oct. 23, 2008

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $4.95. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.     Thursday, Oct. 23 — Apple juice, meatballs,…

  • POLICE BEAT: From the Oct. 23 edition

    Bordentown City     Jamie Ganges, 38, of Bordentown City, was charged Oct. 16 with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violating a city ordinance against drinking in public. Police said they responded to a report of suspicious activity at the corner of East Burlington and Carpenter streets at 11:15 p.m. and found two…

  • Lady Eagles win two of three

    By John E. Powers, Sports Writer    South Hunterdon Regional High School’s field hockey team had a very productive run last week.    The Eagles (8-6-1) won two of three, losing 4-0 to Warren Hills in the Hunterdon-Warren Tournament.    But Andrea Gurba’s team did qualify for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group I tournament, and avenged an…

  • Countdown to parade day in Bordentown City

    The Bordentown Halloween Parade is this Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. You can register your float or marching unit up until this Saturday before the parade by calling Steve McGowan at 298-9328.     Everyone’s favorites are back, such as the Bordentown Elks, Bordentown Township Senior Citizens, the Garrett Family and the Bordentown Home for…

  • Shapella kept his promises

    John Marshall of West Amwell     I would like to take this opportunity, two weeks before Election Day, to thank Ron Shapella for his last three years of selfless service to West Amwell Township.    His leadership and participation in the issues important to the families of our community have greatly improved our ability to preserve…

  • Democratic candidates oppose pay to play

    Jim Cann, Democratic candidate for Bordentown Township Committee To the editor:    Every election season, I am continually asked why the Republican candidates for Township Committee have many more signs, flyers, newspaper advertising, (and this year, even television commercials) than the Democratic candidates. Others query why the Democrats are not investing the same amount of…

  • Attend pastor installation rite

    Irene Stewart of Stockton     Sunday, Oct. 26, the Rev. Kenneth Good will be installed as pastor of Stockton Presbyterian Church.    The installation service will take place at 3 p.m.    The church is at 22 S. Main St., Stockton. Refreshments will be served.    All are welcome to join us in the joyful event. Irene Stewart…