Category: archives
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Vikings ‘Big Three’ get job done again
Late success on bars clinches state berth By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor We often think of gymnastics as a study in grace and elegance, but sometimes it just comes down to old fashioned grit and determination. The South Brunswick High squad showed just how gutsy it is Saturday, bouncing back from sub-par efforts to come…
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Events to honor veterans
Programs scheduled for today and Sunday by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer During World War II, Kendall Park resident Dan Stern, 84, flew 32 missions in a B-17 Flying Fortress as part of the Army Air Corps 483rd Bombardment Group H out of Italy. Today (Thursday), he’ll share his story as part of the township’s celebration…
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Thomas F. Decamp Sr.
PLUMSTED Thomas F. DeCamp Sr., 79, died Oct. 30 at his residence. Born in Trenton, he was a resident of New Egypt for 54 years and previously of Jacobstown. Mr. DeCamp was a retired mason, employed at Fort Dix. He was an avid hunter and a member of the NRA and also the Freehold…
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Police beat
FLORENCE Timothy Haas, 30, of Vincentown, was charged with stealing approximately $800 in shampoo, aspirin and Prilosec from the Route 130 Rite Aid on Oct. 30 at 4:16 p.m. Police identified him through video surveillance, and located him at the Travel Lodge on Route 38 in Lumberton. Some of the stolen items were recovered, but…
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Band booster clubs says thanks to parents
Eric Sands, Secretary of the Raven Regiment Band Booster Club To the editor: The Raven Regiment Band Booster Club at Robbinsville High School would like to give a call out to all the Robbinsville families who de-cluttered their closets, basements, and garages and donated their gently used items to our first Community Tag Sale on…
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Sports fan says go, freshman, go
Janice Schmitt of Washington To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Allentown Redbirds freshman football team on the great season they are having. They have so far three CVC wins over Ewing, Steinert and Hopewell. The games have been exciting and great for our school spirit. Boys, keep up…
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Book Notes: Exploring Ms. Ward’s tales of forgiveness
By Joan Ruddiman Amanda Eyre Ward is a new author who is coming on strong. Critics note her ability to create characters in conflict that elicit empathy in plots that demand attention to the last page. Her first novel “Sleep Toward Heaven” (MacAdam/Cage Publishers, 2003), established Ms. Ward as a novelist. Sandra…
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DISPATCHES: Anger, but little change
by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor Voters say they are unhappy with the direction the state is going, but that didn’t mean they were ready for a change. Democrats retained control of both houses of the state Legislature on Tuesday, picking up seats in the state Senate while losing a couple in the Assembly. Three seats…
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Organizers thank supporters for successful event
Joan Bartl and Meaghan Cannon, Event Co-Chairs of Womanspace 2007 Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award Reception Heartfelt thanks to the more than 400 businesses and individuals that supported the Womanspace 2007 Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award Reception, held at the Hyatt Regency Princeton on Oct. 11. The event was extremely successful, our honoree, Nell Merlino was exceptional…
