Category: archives
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Two local officers receive Valor Award
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — Two police officers were honored recently for their bravery in capturing a homicide fugitive and averting a potential hostage situation with a suspect “who had vowed not to be taken alive,” according to police. The 200 Club of Hunterdon County presented the Valor Award to Lambertville policeman Kenneth…
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New Hope police chief resigns
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer NEW HOPE — Police Chief Rick Pasqualini has resigned, and the borough is embarking on a search for a new leader of the department. The chief is moving to a larger Bucks County police department June 1. The announcement was bittersweet for the chief, borough officials and residents. About 40…
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Alessio J. Guido
BORDENTOWN Alessio J. Guido, 84, of Bordentown died Friday at home. Born in New York, N.Y., he was a resident of Bordentown since 1960. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, retiring after 20 years of service. He then worked for the New Jersey State Prison System as…
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Digital TV is ‘time bomb’
Tom Allibone of West Amwell Feb. 17, the country’s estimated 13.5 million over-the-air TV viewers will no longer receive the current analog picture because stations across the country will convert their signal to digital. Consumers who have a regular, working television that is not connected to a satellite or cable company, i.e., free TV, will…
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Movie Times: May 23-29
Movies and times are valid from May 23-29. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG13) Fri. 10:35, 11:05, 11:35, 12:30, 1:20, 1:55, 2:30, 3:20, 4:10, 4:45,…
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Agnes L. Cantwell Mazar
FLORENCE Agnes L. Cantwell Mazar, 80, of Florence died May 14 in Samaritan Hospice, Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly. Born in Frackville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes McGough Cantwell. She was a lifelone resident of Florence Township. She was retired as head teller, employed by Bank of Mid-Jersey…
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Wilbur M. Young
Princeton University controller SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. — Wilbur M. Young died Sunday at Grandview Health Center. He was 95. Born in Rossville, Ill., he was a former Princeton-area resident. Mr. Young was the former controller at Princeton University. He was captain of the basketball team and quarterback of the football team at Rossville…
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Dorothy Nancy Faber
CREAM RIDGE Dorothy Nancy Faber, 78, of Cream Ridge, died Thursday, May 15, at her home. Born in Hightstown, she was a lifetime area resident. A member of Upper Freehold Baptist Church, Ms. Faber worked for Weiners Department Store and the Bank of MidJersey in New Egypt for many years. She later retired as…
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World War II vet in 61st parade
By Lisa Merolla, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — For 61 years, a local World War II veteran has been a part of Lambertville’s Memorial Day parade. Now, Victor Rose, an 80-year-old town native, has taken on the role of grand marshal for the first time for Monday’s Memorial Day parade. The annual parade to honor veterans…
