Category: archives
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Florence fire tax rate almost stable
By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer FLORENCE Five newcomers and one incumbent will be running for two three-year seats on the Fire Commission and voters will decide on a fire district budget with a small tax rate increase in the Feb. 16 election. Incumbent Clinton Boyd, newcomers John M. Dulo and Robert Dulo, who are…
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Steven Michael Dee
ROBBINSVILLE Steven Michael Dee, 40, died Jan. 30 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Born in Queens, N.Y., he was raised in Kendall Park before moving to Robbinsville. Mr. Dee attended St. Joseph’s High School and was an honor graduate of The College of New Jersey. He was employed as an account executive…
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Despite numbers, LHS finishes fifth
WRESTLING By John E. Powers, Sports Writer Lawrence High School’s wrestling team definitely had their moments at last weekend’s Mercer County Tournament. The Cardinals had more wrestlers than any school in the semifinal round — seven — and junior Sean Pearson scored a memorable 5-4 win over Steinert junior Joe Benedetti for third. But what…
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29 Days: Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson considered the ‘Father of Black History’ The son of former slaves, Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) was an educator and author who pioneered the study of black history. He worked in coalmines and quarries as a child but later earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Chicago. In 1912, he…
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Kelly takes on200 free in county final
SWIMMING By Tim Falls, Sports Editor Caroline Kelly rarely races the 200-meter freestyle. She might have to swim it a bit more often after an impressive swim at the Mercer County Championships on Saturday. The Lawrence High School junior gained the top seed in the 200 freestyle preliminary race hosted by Lawrence on Thursday. Kelly…
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Angel Ajero Lodovica
TRENTON Angel Ajero Lodovica, 90, died Friday in Compassionate Care Hospice in St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. Born in the Philippines, Mr. Lodovica was a longtime Princeton area resident before moving to Trenton. He was employed as a household manager with a local area family for over 40 years. Son of the late…
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Monroe approves shopping center
By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer MONROE — The Planning Board gave the thumbs up to a proposal to build a 20-acre shopping center at the intersection of Applegarth and Federal roads, Jan. 24. The Shoppes at Monroe, LLC., received site plan approval to build a shopping center that will feature a bank, a retail store,…
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Repairs being made to Justice Center
The center suffered a number of problems and $150,000 in damages from floodwaters. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE — Painters and other contractors have been working since last week at the Justice Center on South Union Street, returning the city’s meeting space to its original pristine condition. The $1 million center, transformed for use…
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Auxiliary plans trip to casino
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagle Fire Company will sponsor a bus trip to the Showboat casino in Atlantic City on Feb. 10. Call Sherry at 215-862-5349 for information or reservation.
