Category: archives
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Two errors in statement
Deborah Mercer To the editor: Within the next two weeks, each Lambertville voter will receive information about public question number five on the November 6 ballot, “Shall the Free Public Library of the City of Lambertville be de-municipalized and a Library Department be created within the administrative offices of the City of Lambertville?” This interpretive…
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Former scoutmaster ‘ace’ with children
Frank "Ace" Hand will be honored at a ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Old Rocks Church in West Amwell. By Mae Rhine, Managing Editor LAMBERTVILLE — He’s not sure to this day how he did it, but Frank “Ace” Hand managed to shape the lives of many 8- to 14-year-olds as the founder and scoutmaster…
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Westminster student dies from apparent overdose
Westminster is the choir college arm of Rider University By Nick Norlen, The Packet Group PRINCETON — An 18-year-old freshman at Westminster Choir College of Rider University died Wednesday morning after apparently consuming drugs and alcohol the night before, according to a press release issued by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s office. Justin Warfield, of Columbia,…
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MHS harriers prepare for big meets
Todorovic, Shields leading packs by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor Although last week’s meet was held at home, many of Manville High’s cross country runners had never raced on the course. The Mustangs competed on four different courses in as many weeks to start the 2007 season, which included only one home meet, the regular season…
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Dam leak repair to cost $1 million
The problem was found in a West Amwell Township reservoir. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL United Water Lambertville is installing a $1 million permanent fix to take care of a leak that was discovered in a township reservoir earlier this month in a supply of drinking water for Lambertville and sections of…
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Rock brothers share competitive spirit
Standout athletes can also be rivals by Shawn Tyrrell, Sports Writer During my 17-year tenure writing for the Manville News, I have had the privilege to see many talented running backs come and go through the Manville High School football system. I think back to past players such as Ke Dao, current head coach Brett…
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Sustainable Lawrence Eco-Tip for Oct. 11
Sustainability: You may know more or less than you think By Ralph Copleman, Sustainable Lawrence This week, a report from the front lines of sustainability, sort of, specifically the state of public knowledge about what to do at home to become more sustainable. Do folks in Lawrence Township actually know what to do? The answer…
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GOP voters choosing Democrat
Catherine Urbanski To the editor: I am a Republican, and I’m supporting the Democratic candidate, Frank Masterson. He is an honest man who can speak for himself. I know where he stands. I wish I could say the same for some of my fellow Republicans. Last year, Tom Molnar told me he wouldn’t appoint Steve…
