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  • Allentown eyeing 23% tax hike; aid loss, increased costs cited

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The borough introduced its 2008 municipal budget last week, proposing a nearly 23 percent increase in the local tax rate.     The $2.03 million budget calls for a $1.3 million tax levy, which would raise the municipal tax rate to about $1.28 per $100 of assessed value, or…

  • Josephine Calhoun

    FLORENCE— Josephine I. Calhoun, 64, of Florence, died March 25 in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.     Mrs. Calhoun was born in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late James and Beulah Fisher Bell. She resided in Philadelphia before moving to the Florence–Roebling area 30 years ago.     She was a retired supervisor,…

  • POLICE BEAT

    Man charged with damaging police car MANSFIELD — Omar J. Guillemin, 22, of West Windsor, was charged March 30 with driving while intoxicated, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and obstructing the administration of law. Police said he caused over $1,200 in damage to a squad car.     Police said they stopped Mr. Guillemin at…

  • April 3, 2008

       Howard Louderback    Maj. Gen. Howard Ashton Louderback Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), of Lawrence, died March 28 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. He was 90.    Born in Trenton, he resided in Lawrence most of his life and since 1950 in the house he built himself.    Gen. Louderback had careers in both…

  • Vikings will look to rebuild

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    Nancy McDonald admits she doesn’t have a dominating first singles player.    But she quickly — and correctly — points out that she only needs wins from three of the five spots in the lineup to be successful.    The veteran South Brunswick High tennis coach is in rebuilding mode this season…

  • SB boys track poised as contender for GMC Red title

    By Guy Kipp, Sports Writer    With more than 30 athletes in the fold, the South Brunswick boys’ track & field team stacks up as a contender once again in the Red Division of the Greater Middlesex Conference.    Graduation claimed 2007 standouts John Viotto (throws), Bill Ricketts (jumps) and Max Checo (hurdles), but coach Wil Rivera…

  • Delbert R. Wible

    Grew up in Princeton     LAS VEGAS — Delbert Raymond Wible died Feb. 21 at home. He was 73.    He was a resident of Princeton for the first 21 years of his life and was a graduate of Princeton High School.    He was a graduate Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., and received a master’s degree in…

  • Viking girls hoping to keep their express churning

    By Guy Kipp, Sports Writer    After going undefeated in dual meets in 2007 with a good deal of individual success, the South Brunswick girls’ track team has plenty to look forward to this spring.    Despite the graduation of a pair of two-time Group 4 state champions in Indira Morton (javelin) and Stephanie McIntyre (triple jump),…

  • Lawrence pushes on

    GIRLS LACROSSE By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    It took the Lawrence High School girls lacrosse team a while to generate offense against Princeton in the Cardinals’ season opener on Tuesday.    Lawrence battled back after falling behind in the first half and matched Princeton goal-for-goal in the second half.    Lawrence lost the opener, 15-7, but coach…