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Eugene E. Dann
FLORENCE Eugene E. Dann, 75, died Sunday at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly. Born and raised in Beverly, Mr. Dann had also lived in Burlington and Willingboro before moving to Florence 35 years ago. He retired 15 years ago as a supervisor with Franklin Electric Co. in Trenton after 16 years of service. Prior…
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Franc clinches spot in playoffs
BOYS SOCCER By Mike Molarao, Sports Writer The Lawrence High School boy’s soccer squad didn’t want to go down to the wire regarding a spot in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Tournament, so it took things into its own hands. With senior Doug Franc scoring the game’s only goal last Friday off a…
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Forrest O’Hagan
Forrest O’Hagan HAMILTON Forrest O’Hagan, 87, died Oct. 9 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Hamilton and a lifelong resident of Mercer County, he had lived in Yardville for the past 42 years. Mr. O’Hagan was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having earned the European-African-Middle Eastern Service…
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Mayor: Republican candidates violated campaign pledge
GOP claims $1.7 million taxpayer loss through land sale By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Republican candidates for Township Council have broken their “Clean Campaign” pledge in campaign releases on the Dyson Tract and the Trent Motel redevelopment site, according to township Democrats. The campaign pledge, signed by Republican candidates Bob Bostock, Falk Engel and…
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Flood control, redevelopment top council issues
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer Despite holding different visions for a redeveloped Rustic Mall, one of the most important goals for the candidates for two, three-year terms on the Borough Council is to have a design plan in place. Incumbents Susan Asher, a Republican, and Democrat Robert Petrone and running to retain their seats, while…
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SBHS boys have turned season around
Both Viking teams optimistic as post-season meets approach By Michael Holcombe, Sports Writer Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the South Brunswick High boys cross country team has salvaged its season by doing nothing but winning since staggering out of the gate with a dismal 0-2 start. On Tuesday the Vikings completed the remarkable…
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Stanley Mazur
MANVILLE Stanley Ferdinand Mazur died Oct. 12 at home. He was 87. He was born in Manville, and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Mazur worked for the Bakelite Corporation and Diehl Manufacturing. He was employed as a custodian at the Manville Board of Education before retiring. He served in the U.S. Army during World…
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Firefighter Olympics Saturday
Area firefighters will compete in Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. no. 2’s ninth annual Firefighter Olympics, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and free to the public. The competition is based on ESPN’s firefighter combat challenge, with five different challenges for fully-equipped firefighters competing in team and individual events: High Rise Pack Carry (five stories), hose hoist,…
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Candidates talk state spending
Tax reform views vary by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer Candidates in the 14th District legislative elections offered varying views this week on the best way to enact tax reform and fund education in the face of the state’s dismal fiscal situation. While they disagreed on the best way to give property tax relief to voters…
