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  • The return of the voodoo

       It has been quite a while since we last heard about voodoo economics of the Reagan era. But it’s back.    Gov. Jon Corzine has included the spending of millions of dollars for a third “study” of the proposed MOM rail line route alternatives as part of his debt restructuring plan. The study will presumably bless…

  • Kalmia to meet at Coryell Gallery

       The Coryell Gallery is the venue for the Kalmia Club’s Feb. 11 meeting at 7:15 p.m.    Members and guests will view the Coryell Gallery’s annual juried art show, which highlights some of New Jersey’s and Pennsylvania’s artists and their works.    Janet Hunt, director, hosts the meeting at the gallery at 8 Coryell St.    The Kalmia…

  • School chief field narrowed to two

    By Jessica Ercolino, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED — The search for a new chief of schools has come down to two finalists, and the Board of Education is planning to approve a new superintendent no later than March.    The board conducted interviews during the latter half of January, according to board President Joanna Barlow. Nine of…

  • Ronald E. Cochran

       HAMILTON — Ronald E. Cochran, 64, died Saturday at his residence after a battle with cancer.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident.    He retired from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation after many years of service.    Mr. Cochran enjoyed playing cards, trivia, cooking, animals, and he was an avid Phillies, New…

  • Presbyterian church returns to Haiti six years later

    Congregants visitied the Rev. Luc Deratus’ Harmony Ministries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in January. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Much has changed in the six years since Bruce McGraw and Joan Semenuk, members of the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, last visited the Rev. Luc Deratus and his Harmony Ministries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.    Solar energy panels now…

  • 29 Days: Black History Firsts, Part I

    29 Days: Black History Firsts, Part I

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  • HS students get time off to vote on Super Tuesday

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer     MANSFIELD — Students old enough to vote can’t say they didn’t have time Tuesday, when Northern Burlington County Regional High School administrators gave permission for students leave the school for a class period to head to the polls.     While other township voters were turning out by the dozens…

  • Michael J. Szuter

       COLUMBUS — Michael J. Szuter, 80, of Trenton died Sunday at Lourdes Hospital in Willingboro.    Born in Bethlehem, Pa., he was a longtime resident of Home Avenue in Trenton.    A U.S. Navy veteran, he worked for the U.S. Post Office as manager of budget accounting.    Son of the late John and Josephine Szuter and brother…

  • Board of Ed. members declare re-election bids

    Gerri Hutner opting not to run again By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    There will be at least one new face on the Lawrence Township Board of Education later this year as incumbent Gerri Hutner has opted against seeking another term in the April 15 school board election.    Board members Ginny Bigley and Deborah Endo have…