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  • Lilian F. Kaplan

       Lilian F. Leonard Kaplan, 73, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Willingboro.    Born in Liverpool, England, she immigrated to the United States in 1952, settling in Kendall Park, where she resided for 35 years before moving to Williamstown 11 years ago.    Ms. Kaplan was a Secretary for the South Brunswick…

  • "Annie" on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

    On March 6, 7 and 8, the Lawrence High School (2525 Princeton Pike) Theater Company will present the musical classic, ANNIE. The musical is based on the "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip and tells the tale of the red-headed orphan who goes from rags to riches when she is adopted by billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Tickets for…

  • Paul W. Hofreiter

    Westminster piano teacher     PENNINGTON — Paul Wesley Hofreiter died Wednesday at Capital Health System at Mercer. He was 55.    Born in Miami Beach, Fla., he had resided in Pennington for many years.    He taught piano at Westminster Conservatory in Princeton and was the choir director-organist at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Princeton.…

  • Thou shalt laugh

    By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer    Most residents don’t go to church for the jokes, but Sacred Heart Church’s second Comedy Night might change that.    The event — scheduled for April 5 in the church auditorium — follows last year’s inaugural event that sold out of tickets.    And organizer Mike Cigler is serious when he…

  • Michelle A. Craft Ferrell

       SPRINGFIELD — Michelle Anne Craft Ferrell, 53, died Feb. 27.    Daughter of the late Bob and Elsie Craft, she had worked for the Burlington County Clerk’s Office for more than 15 years. Ms. Ferrell was quite active in the union as well as many other county activities and charities. She was devoted to her children…

  • Unified competition

    High school students, Special Olympics athletes square off on the court By Adam Grybowski, The Packet Group    In the Special Olympics unified basketball league almost every basket generates acclaim from the offense, defense and fans on both sides of the court.    Held each Thursday at the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) Sports Complex, on Princess…

  • George Pieros Sr.

       MANVILLE — George Pieros Sr. died March 2 at Regency Heritage Nursing Center in Somerset. He was 73.    Born in Manville, he was a lifelong resident of Manville.    Mr. Pieros served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant.    He had retired as senior maintenance man from the Borough of…

  • Blunting winter’s punch — salt-free solutions

    Weekly eco-tips courtesy Sustainable Lawrence By Jori Fahrenfeld, Sustainable Lawrence    It’s early March, and we’ve made it through most of the winter without major snow or ice accumulations. When there is a lot of snow, we shovel or crank up a snow blower. Obviously shoveling is the most environmentally responsible way to clear snow, albeit…

  • Council mulls crosswalk amid concerns

    Council mulls crosswalk amid concerns

    Residents: Proposed location has visibility, speeding issues By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — The location of a proposed crosswalk for Robbinsville High School has officials and parents concerned for the safety of children in the township.    Members of the public filled the room during last week’s Township Council meeting to discuss the crosswalk location,…