Category: archives
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Shields shows good form in X-C opener
Todorovic leads MHS boys by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor Although Manville High’s cross country teams came up empty in the win column in last week’s opening quad meet at Middlesex High, a few individual runners produced quality races. MHS junior Casey Shields started her third scholastic season with her finest career race. Shields finished third…
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Sourlands future to be debated
The first of five meetings will be held in West Amwell on Monday. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer WEST AMWELL The first of five regional public meetings scheduled to discuss the future of the Sourland Mountain region will kick off Monday night in West Amwell. The Sourland Planning Council is asking residents who have…
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Major dragon boat event at Lake Mercer
The Great White North Dragon Boat Challenge and Lake Mercer Dragon Boat Festival will take place at the US National Rowing Centre at Lake Mercer on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Lake Mercer Dragon Boat Festival is an open – sport/festival, multi-racing-class event. As the final Eastern Region Dragon Boat Association (ERDBA)…
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Obituaries-Sept. 20, 2007
George Bennett Jr. WEST AMWELL — George Bennett Jr., 75, died Sunday, Sept. 16, at home. Born in Lambertville, Mr. Bennett had lived in West Amwell Township for the past 53 years. He was a member of the Second English Presbyterian Church of Amwell. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was…
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Neighboring towns discuss sharing services
Lambertville, West Amwell and other towns could save money by sharing services such as recycling or public works functions. By Linda Seida, Staff Writer Lambertville, West Amwell and other nearby municipalities are discussing sharing government services, such as recycling or public works functions. If the discussions are fruitful, they could lead to significant cost savings,…
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‘The Brave One’
Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard are superb in showing how two people who have a hole in their lives turn to each other to fill it. By Bob Brown This is one strange love story, even though it’s supposed to be about vigilante justice. Earlier, we’ve remarked how vigilante films are the new norm for…
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Cranbury-based consultant gains sports contract
Positive Impact, a Cranbury-based sports and entertainment management consultant, and Olympvs International have been chosen to assist Cannon Design with the conceptual design and strategic planning services for the potential re-development of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field in Regina, Saskatchewan. Cannon Design, with offices across North America including Vancouver, Toronto, and Victoria in Canada, will…
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City woman charged in knife assault case
Police said Jessie Oglesby, 49, has an ‘extensive history of belligerent behavior.’ By Linda Seida, Staff Writer LAMBERTVILLE A North Union Street woman with an “extensive history of belligerent behavior” and assault was charged by Lambertville police after slashing her boyfriend with a kitchen knife, police said. Although she faced lesser assault charges in…
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Cranbury company awarded sports contract
Positive Impact, Cranbury-based sports and entertainment management consultants, and Olympvs International have been chosen to assist Cannon Design with the conceptual design and strategic planning services for the potential re-development of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field in Regina, Saskatchewan. Cannon Design, with offices across North America including Vancouver, Toronto, and Victoria in Canada; will act…
