Category: archives
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Peace Corps to recruit at Terhune Orchards May 1
Terhune Orchards in Lawrence will host an information session by the Peace Corps on Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m. The 90-minute program will be hosted by Merel Rubine, a retired volunteer who served in the Ivory Coast after the age of 50. Attendees can learn about the application process, eligibility requirements, geographic placement, benefits…
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Monroe voters defeat school plan
Council to decide fate of tax levy By Davy James, Staff Writer MONROE — The 2008-09 school spending plan was rejected Tuesday thanks in large part to the township’s adult retirement communities, all of which voted against the proposal. A total of 4,218 people voted in the election for a voter turnout rate of 15.4…
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Theodorus LeBrun
Theosorus LeBrun, 83, died Saturday, April 12, at the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, he came to the United State in 1950 and settled in Monroe. He began farming the Hoffman Farm on Route 522 in Monroe and then started his own construction business, which he ran for many…
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Workshop aims to educate parents
By Davy James As spring reaches full bloom and the school year winds down, many juniors and seniors are looking forward to their proms and graduation, along with the celebration that accompanies them. But with those celebrations come the temptations that parties have to offer. For parents looking to educate their children and themselves on…
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Michael Coons
Michael “Mike” Anthony Coons, of Tinton Falls, died Thursday, April 10, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he resided in Cranbury and Tinton Falls, and was a graduate of Hightstown High School, Class of 1976 and was a Mercer County Soccer All American. Mr. Coons was a self-employed…
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Births
A baby boy was born on March 8to Claire and David Wittenburg, of Monmouth Junction, at the University Medical Center at Princeton. * * * A baby girl was born on March 11 to Alison Braun and Matthew Lovett, of Monmouth Junction, at the University Medical Center at Princeton. * * * …
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Lee records first win in Robbinsville tennis history
Sean Moylan Sports Writer “Today was the winningest day in Robbinsville boys’ varsity tennis history,” said Robbinsville coach Guy Dippolito after Monday’s 4-1 loss to Hamilton West on the road. Despite the team defeat, Servin’ Ervin Lee made school history by beating Bailey Martinez 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-5) at third singles to…
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Community yard sale
There will be a community yard sale Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Weidel Realtors, 403 Old York Road, Solebury Township. Rain date is Sunday, April 20.
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Inspiring teacher, with class
Ms. Copleston, of Hightstown High School, dead at 93 By Anthony V. Coppola, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN Russ Beaulieu, a student, colleague, and close friend of Catherine Copleston, this week described the lifetime borough resident as a model teacher who truly cared about her students. He and others also recalled her as an inspiring woman…
