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  • Katherine E. Ofman

        ROBBINSVILLE — Katherine E. Ofman, 92, died Dec. 17 at home.     Born in New Brunswick, Ms. Ofman had been a resident of Windsor for 61 years. She was a longtime member of the Polish National Church of Our Savior, where she was an active cook.     She was previously employed with Native Lace…

  • Public defender charged with arson, insurance fraud

    By Sean Ruppert    A Kendall Park man, who had been a Public Defender in Union County, has been charged with arson and insurance fraud.    Mark Bailey, 36, was arrested at about 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 19 at his home, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor David Hancock, who oversees the insurance fraud unit.    Mr. Bailey…

  • A commitment to coaching

    Husband-and-wife team earns commission’s annual award recognizing vital volunteers By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    Debbie Arps said she remembers feeling disappointed as she watched her two daughters, at 5 years old, sitting on the bench instead of joining in with the rest of the recreation soccer team.    ”The coach at the time wouldn’t let the…

  • Margaret Eveland

       ROBBINSVILLE — Margaret Uveges Eveland, 91, died Dec. 17 at Park Place Center in South Brunswick.    Born in New Brunswick, she resided in South River and East Brunswick before moving to Robbinsville in 2002.    Prior to retiring in 1991, Ms. Eveland was a salesclerk for Lee Wards in East Brunswick. She was a communicant of…

  • Editorial-Dec. 27, 2007

    Keep pressure on state DOT for traffic light By Mae Rhine, Managing Editor    Lambertville needs to keep the heat on the state Department of Transportation over a promised traffic light on Route 165.    And the state needs to make it a top priority.    The intersection has been the scene of many accidents involving pedestrians, including…

  • Harold F. Davis

       PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Harold F. Davis, 89, died Dec. 18 at the Life Care Center of Port St. Lucie, Fla.    Born in Madison, N.Y., he had been a resident of Trenton before moving to Port St. Lucie 15 years ago. He was a traffic control manager with Agway for 40 years in Bordentown…

  • City’s anniversary festivities ended with a look forward

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY — Mayor John Collom said 2007 was a milestone for the city founded by Joseph Borden in 1682, and its 325th anniversary was enjoyed by hundreds of residents and visitors.    ”This celebration was just about as good as any that’s ever been had,” he said.    ”Borden’s Towne,” because…

  • Balanced attack propels AHS girls’ basketball to 4-1

    By Kyle Moylan, Sports Editor    The Allentown High School girls’ basketball team may have lost its holiday tournament, but it’s winning most of its games.    When one of the teams dropped out, Allentown’s holiday tournament was shifted to individual games against Delran today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. and Princeton on Saturday at 3 p.m.    While…

  • Lorraine S. Frader

       HAMILTON SQUARE —Lorraine S. Frader, 75, died Dec. 18 at home.    She was born and raised in Hamilton, and was formerly employed with Bayer Aspirin before marrying and starting her family.    She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Laura Jones, her husband, Charles E. Frader Sr., her son, Chuck Frader Jr., her brothers and…