Category: archives
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Parenting Pearls-Aug. 7, 2008
There can be a silver lining to life of abuse By Dr. Mae Sakharov, Special Writer This past spring, for the first time in the history of the all-male, predominantly African-American Morehouse College, a white student was selected as valedictorian. Being selected as valedictorian is an extraordinary honor. It would appear that given his family…
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North Hanover man accused of plotting to murder his wife
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer North Hanover businessman and former Republican Party Chairman Frank Preto, 56, has been charged with attempting to hire someone to kill his estranged wife. Mr. Preto, who is currently in the Ocean County Jail for an unrelated matter, was charged with attempted murder in Ocean County as well as…
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Movie Times: Aug. 8-14
Movies and times are valid from Aug. 8-14. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): Pineapple Express (PG13) Fri.-Tues. 11:15, 1:50, 4:30, 7:25, 10. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (PG13) Fri.-Tues. 11, 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:45. The Dark…
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Fedroff signs with Cleveland Indians
Tim Fedroff celebrates with his parents, Mary and Tim Sr., moments after signing a Major League baseball contract with the Cleveland Indians. Photo by Elane Coleman (fstop1.com)
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‘Food for the Soul’ serves culture, cuisine
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY—In addition to serving up a heaping helping of homemade soul food, the second annual Food for the Soul Diversity Celebration will dish out history and lessons in African-American culture. The celebration is slated for this Saturday at the Carslake Community Center on Crosswicks Street. “The program…
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Michael P. Franko
Michael P. Franko of Lawrence died Wednesday at Compassionate Care Hospice. He was 85. Born in Trenton, he had resided in Lawrence since 1961. He was a graduate of Rider University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Mr. Franko was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific. He was a…
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Traffic light for Hamilton and River roads approved
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Due to increased traffic volume during peak hours, Somerset County is moving forward with a project to construct a traffic signal at the corner of Hamilton Road and Somerset Courthouse Road (county bypass Route 533). The Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution July 23 to enter into an agreement with…
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Police Blotter-Aug. 8, 2008
Lambertville July 30 at 7:53 p.m., police went to a residence on Delaware Avenue with the Lambertville Fire Department for a report of a smell of natural gas in the area. A gas grill had been left on in the rear yard of the residence, police said. July 31 at 11:48 p.m., Adrian Cisneros, 34,…
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Stockton must pay for state police or find other protection
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer STOCKTON — The state expects the borough to cough up $25,624 in 2009 for the same state police protection it has received at no charge for years or find another way to protect its citizens and their property. The state Treasury Department said such charges should result in a residential…
