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L. Evelyn Rue
HAMILTON L. Evelyn Rue, 91, of Hamilton Township died Jan. 29 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Born in Trenton, she was a resident of the Allentown area for over 50 years. A 1934 graduated of Hamilton High School, she retired from the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles after 30 years of…
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R’n’B with an Eastern flair
by Madeleine Johnson, Social Editor Had she followed her original career path, Najma Akhtar would have become a chemical engineer and the musical world would have been denied her unique blend of East-meets-West tunes. Ms. Akhtar, who returns to England today (Thursday) after spending two weeks in South Brunswick, is a vocalist, actress, instructor and…
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Family escapes fire
by Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The family living in an Oxford Place house damaged by a fire at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday escaped uninjured, but things could have turned out very differently if not for the family’s pets and neighbors. Owner Dan Marcmann said he and his wife had already retired for the night when…
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LHS relay races to second
INDOOR TRACK By Tim Falls, Sports Editor The Lawrence High School boys indoor track team raced to second-place in the 4×400 relay at the Mercer County Championships at the John Bennett Indoor Sports Complex in Toms River on Sunday. The Cardinals finished behind Trenton with a second-place time of 3:30.50. The Tornadoes won the event…
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Jean J. Crucili
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP Jean J. Crucili (nee Greatti), 81, died Jan. 31 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Trenton. Born and raised in Trenton, she had lived the last 51 years in Bordentown Township. She had worked in the Claims Department for Prudential Insurance in Trenton, was a dental assistant with the U.S. Army and Dr.…
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EDITORIAL: Ask questions about impact of Corzine plan
Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s plan to restructure the state’s debt by raising tolls on New Jersey’s three toll roads is not receiving a warm reception. While the plan has some high-profile supporters — former U.S. Rep. Bob Franks, current U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, the state Chamber of Commerce — the crowds that have attended the…
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Police K9 protected by donated safety vest
Manville Police Officer Joseph Buda and K9 dog Justice show off the ballistics vest, with June Wildman, who helped organize the project to donate to local police K9 officers. Photo by Sgt. Ron Gazaway
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Officers honored for service
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer MANSFIELD Two police officers are the recipients of the Mansfield Police Department’s first awards for service above and beyond their duties. Sgt. Donald Mathews and Patrolman Jeffrey Smith were given proclamations by the Township Committee on Jan. 23 and each received a certificate and ribbon to wear on his…
