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POLICE BLOTTER
Joseph Matay, 49, and Sabree Matay, 18, both of Valerie Drive, were charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, and simple assault at 11:12 p.m. April 1, following an incident on Valerie Drive. Police reported receiving a call about a man threatening to commit suicide on the railroad tracks, and, after arriving on…
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Manville girls score in Skyland meet
Jumpers account for five team points by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor FLEMINGTON The Manville High track and field athletes didn’t have any grand illusions or great expectations in Saturday’s Skyland Conference Relays. They simply wanted to compete against bigger schools and better competition to push themselves for personal achievement. There wasn’t the pressure of…
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New season, new attitude
South Brunswick starts hot by doing what’s neccessary By Sean Richards, Sports Writer The season is only a week old and it’s already abundantly clear this year is not going to be like last season for the South Brunswick High School softball team. A year ago, the Vikings won only a handful of games. This…
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Ethel E. O’Connell
TRENTON — Ethel E. O’Connell, 86, died Monday at Water’s Edge Healthcare, Trenton. Born in Sydney, Australia, daughter of the late Otto and Edith Hoger, she had lived in Holiday City, Fla. and Red Bank before moving to the Bordentown area seven years ago. Wife of the late Gerald F. O’Connell, she is…
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Henry E. Marken
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — Henry E. “Bud” Marken of Bordentown Township died Friday in Hamilton. Born in Michigan, son of the late Henry and Sarah Marken, he had been a Bordentown area resident for more than 40 years. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service, including World War II and…
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Tricky Tray benefits leagues
A Tricky Tray will be held Friday, April 25, to benefit the Lambertville-West Amwell Youth Baseball Association and softball league. It will be held at the Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The drawing starts at 7 p.m. For any questions or to make a donation, contact Scott or Jessica…
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Is township budget fiscally responsible?
Hal Shute of West Amwell The residents of West Amwell are well aware of the drastic cuts in state revenue proposed by Gov. Corzine that, if implemented, will dramatically impact our municipal budget. We have had two public meetings dedicated to the subject as well as numerous stories and letters in the local papers, etc.…
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Church collecting money for fire victims
By Linda Seida, Staff Writer SOLEBURY — The parish of St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church is collecting funds for a Solebury family of seven whose house was destroyed by fire. No one was injured in the blaze, but the family lost everything. Michael and Betsy Dougherty’s family, including five children, are now living…
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Borough to launch new jitney service Monday
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer A new “jitney” commuter shuttle service will be launched Monday under the operation of Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association, the Borough Council announced Tuesday. A ceremonial jitney ride will be offered to borough officials and guests at 9:30 a.m. at the Dinky train station on University Place. Actual service will…
