Category: archives
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City must swallow pride and move on
Daniel Marley City must swallow pride and move on To the editor: I think in light of recent events and at the risk of sounding like I’m gloating for saying I told you so, it is time to remind the Lambertville City Council and taxpayers of a letter I wrote to The Beacon in…
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South hopes for state tourney fading
By John E. Powers, Sports Writer /p> With the state tournament cutoff date closing in, the South Hunterdon Regional High School field hockey team and head coach Andi Gurba are hoping the squad is on the verge of finding a rhythm. The Eagles fell to 4-7-1 Monday night with a 2-0 loss at Delaware Valley. The…
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New Ga Ga court has much support
Debo Closson and Barbara Fordyce New Ga Ga court has much support To the editor: Thanks to all who donated to the new Ga Ga court at Ely Field. It’s already a great hit with the children of our community, and it’s sure to be a favorite pastime in the future. Also, if you…
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Allentown police seek carjacking suspect
ALLENTOWN Police are investigating a carjacking that took place Oct. 5 on Church Street. At approximately 10 p.m., a 23-year-old Hamilton man was approached by a man carrying a pistol as he returned to his white 2007 Dodge Charger, which was parked in the Allentown United Methodist church lot after leaving La Piazza Ristorante,…
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Manville girls make history
Post first X-C team victory by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor Manville High cross country coach Jim O’Connor knew it was simply a matter of getting five girls on the starting line on the same day to give his team a chance to win its first meet. Without five runners, team victories in cross country are…
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Bikefest expected to draw 1,000
Organizers hope the gathering makes peace with those who object to the noise of the bikers who visit the borough weekends. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer NEW HOPE — Organizers wanted to call this weekend’s gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts Biketoberfest. Daytona, Fla., threw a monkey wrench into the plans. That city has held a similar…
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Defense leads Manville to victory
Rock scores TD in win over Newark Academy by Shawn Tyrrell, Sports Writer It was by no means easy, nor was it pretty, but the Manville High School football team celebrated homecoming in a special way by holding on and defeating visiting Newark Academy 7-3 last Friday night at Ned Panfile Stadium. This by no…
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Bach Ballet to have ‘dance explosion’
FRENCHTOWN — Sunday, Oct. 14, Bach Ballet will present “Total Dance Explosion.” Four dance companies will come together for one night of dance. This is the third time Bach Ballet is hosting the event. The dancers of Bach Ballet Company in Lambertville, Suburban Dance Force in Ewing, Dancer’s Workshop in Belmar and Dance Arts Collaborative…
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Thanks for cleaning up parking lot
Ellen Pineno Thanks for cleaning up parking lot To the editor: The board of directors of the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank those who worked and contributed to cleaning up the entry area to the North Union Street parking lot. This area, which used to be a depository for litter…
