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D. S. “Sam” Vaughn III
BORDENTOWN — D. S. “Sam” Vaughn III, 63, of Bordentown, died Sunday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Born and raised in Everman, Texas, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as a member of Sea and Air Rescue in Vietnam. He was a 32-yaer member of the American Legion Post…
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William Lyon
William Charles David Lyon, 76, died in the Compassionare Care Unit of St. Francis Hospital, Trenton, Aug. 4. Born in Trenton, he is predeceased by his parents, Agnes Neil Lyon and William Henry Lyon, a brother, Allan Bruce Lyon and a brother-in-law, Victor Olson. He is survived by his wife, Tyra Olson Lyon and…
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Business group joins railroad safety effort
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Walking on the railroad tracks is not a good idea and the Manville Business Professional Association (MBPA) has joined the railroad company in a project to point out the dangers involved. The MBPA is preparing to assist the Norfolk Southern Rail Co. in distributing fliers and information about the tracks…
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Maria Lechinsky
MANVILLE Maria Lechinsky died Aug. 2 at home. She was 84. She was born in Latvia, and lived in New York City and Raritan before moving to Manville in 1962. Mrs. Lechinsky was employed as a private family cook for 45 years. She was a former communicant of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church…
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James Alfonse
HAMILTON – James Alfonse, 56, died July 30 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Trenton, Mr. Alfonse was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of the University of Tampa, and was the co-owner of Alfonse Brothers Inc. and the Chesterfield Inn. Son of the late Samuel Alfonse,…
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Man spa
Klean Kutz barber Carmen Garay watches as Griselle Rivera cuts Andrew Czuprewicz’ hair. Staff photo by John Patten
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Robbinsville softball 10’s win state opener
Sean Moylan Sports Writer Forget Hannah Montana. Hannah Olshevski is the most incredible young “Hannah” around and she’s not even a fictional character. Olshevski is a the real life flesh and blood star pitcher for the Robbinsville 10-year-old Little League softball team, who pitched her club to a 10-1 victory over Pequannock in…
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Sunflower dwarfs a Lawrence resident — and her home
By Lisa Merolla, Staff Writer It started as a simple school project. Five-year-old Aja Burnett proudly showed her grandmother, Lawrence resident Lillie Williams, the four sunflowers she had planted in her class at Ben Franklin Elementary School. The sunflowers, each topping out at about two inches, found a home in Ms. William’s yard. That was…
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THE STATE WE’RE IN
Lower Delaware River wins special protection By Michele S. Byers In recognition of its exceptional water quality, the lower portion of the Delaware River was recently classified as a “Special Protection Water” by the Delaware River Basin Commission. The road to special protection status was long — and an important reminder that citizens can make…
