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  • Harry W. Kaut

       MILLSTONE — Harry W. Kaut, 82, died Friday at Centra State Medical Center, in Freehold.    Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he had been a lifelong Clarksburg resident since 1951.    He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, and farmed his land for many years. He retired as operating engineer for the State of New Jersey,…

  • John Robert Hopkins

       HAMILTON — John Robert (Hoppy) Hopkins, 86, died Feb. 4 at his residence.    Born in Lawrenceville, Mr. Hopkins moved to Mercerville in 1951 and was retired from General Electric/Trane Co., with 37 years of service.    He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, a member of the North Trenton American Legion Post 458, their Booster…

  • Police investigate copper theft

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    Investigators from 20 different police departments met at South Brunswick Police Headquarters on Monday to address a recent rash of copper thefts from cell towers in the township and other central New Jersey communities.    The meeting was attended by 30 investigators, as well as representatives from Verizon. The towers where…

  • Spring Hatchery program meetings slated

    AT HOWELL FARM    Howell Farm is accepting applications for parent/child enrollment in its Spring Hatchery program, which is designed to introduce children to life on the farm, while parents volunteer time helping the farm staff work with spring visitation groups and various other chores on the farm. The programs runs for 12 weeks, Monday, Tuesday,…

  • The skinny on Fat

    By Sean Moylan, Sports Writer    In every meet this season and last, the Robbinsville High coed varsity swim team knew it had a “Fat chance” of winning at least four events.    Because when a team has Greg Fat on its’ side — like Robbinsville does — a “Fat chance” is a great chance.    On February…

  • Corzine addresses debt reduction plan

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — He fielded questions from about 500 perturbed residents who filled the high school auditorium and were skeptical about his plan.    The metal detectors vetting those audience members broke down, delaying his meeting by about 40 minutes.    He was confronted by state Republicans who publicly challenged his proposal, characterizing…

  • West Amwell proposes hike in fire inspection fees

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — A substantial hike for annual fire inspection fees is proposed, and the rates could increase next month if the Township Committee passes a proposed ordinance.    The ordinance was introduced last week to bring the fee schedule up to date, according to Clerk Lora Olsen. The fees were…

  • Engagement Announcement

       Sandra Marie Martin and Michael Ryan Lauch, along with their families, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.    The bride-to-be is the daughter of Daryl and Debbie Martin, of Monmouth Junction. She graduated from South Brunswick High School in 1999 and the University of Delaware in 2003, where she majored in business administration. Ms. Martin is…

  • DISPATCHES: A cure for ‘boroughitis’

    by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor    At least one elected official in New Jersey thinks there are too many municipal governments in the state.    Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney, in his state of the county address last week, called on the state to develop financial and other incentives to encourage the merger of smaller towns —…