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  • Roger A. O’Neill

    Biologist     SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Roger O’Neill died May 8 from complications of adenocarcinoma. He was 50.    Born and raised in Princeton, he was a biologist and worked for a number of life sciences companies.    He graduated from Princeton High School in 1975, received a bachelor’s degree in biology with distinction from Kenyon College…

  • Towns may get more state aid than anticipated

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    Lambertville is expected to receive $197,000 more than originally anticipated under the governor’s proposal to cut state aid, and West Amwell will get one of the highest amounts in the state, $959,000.    Officials from both towns were pleased with the announcement Friday from the state Department of Community Affairs, although…

  • Rose Anna Brocklander

       CREAM RIDGE — Rose Anna Brocklander, 87, of Cream Ridge, died Thursday, May 15, at her home.    Born in Baltimore, MD, she was a resident of Spotswood for 47 years before moving to Cream Ridge. A member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Spotswood, Ms. Brocklander was a Girl Scout leader for 25 years and…

  • E. Rita Johnson

       FLORENCE — E. Rita Johnson, 78, died May 14 at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.    Born in Trenton, she lived in Hamilton Square for 34 years before moving to Florence Township 23 years ago.    She was a member of St. Clare’s Catholic Church, Florence.    Daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Kowalski, and sister of…

  • Police Blotter-May 22, 2008

    Lambertville    A 40-year0old Lambertville man was taken to the hospital Saturday after suffering multiple stab wounds as a result of a dispute, police said.    Celestino Lara, 23, of Lambertville was arrested Sunday after fleeing the scene, police said.    Mr. Lara is accused of stabbing the victim several times with a 16-inch butcher knife and threatening…

  • Dorothy Emily Hay

       ROEBLING — Dorothy Emily Hay, 87, died May 11.    Born in Columbus, she was a lifelong resident of Mansfield Township.    She was formerly employed by Two Guys in Bordentown as a cashier. She was a member of the Mansfield Township Senior Citizens, the Retail Clerks Union and the Hedding United Methodist Church.    Daughter of the…

  • Concerns about housing group

    Christopher Foley, freeholder candidate    At the May 6 freeholder meeting, Hunterdon County administrator Cynthia Yard informed the freeholders, almost off-handedly, that the Hunterdon Housing Corporation will most likely cease operations and no longer exist.    I am appalled Freeholder Director Eric Peterson, who also serves as liaison to the Housing Corporation, did not bring this matter…

  • Community Calendar: From the May 22 issue

    Tot Shabbat    Friday, May 23 — Temple B’Nai Abraham of Bordentown, (58 Crosswicks St., www.bnai-abraham.org), provides a monthly Tot Shabbat service, open to all families with children ages 1-6. Join us Friday, May 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as we celebrate Lag BOmer, and June 6 when we learn about Shavuot.    The family friendly…

  • EDITORIAL: New Jersey joins list of political losers

       Imagine what an exciting time this would be in New Jersey if the Democrats hadn’t decided to shoot themselves in the foot.    No, we’re not talking about the interminable battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton that is tearing the party asunder. We’re talking about the self-destructive decision party leaders made last year to shift…