Category: archives
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HHS band prepares to retain championship title
During band camp, the band members rehearsed music, practiced marching and learned their show’s drill. By: Eileen Oldfield If the members of the Hillsborough Marching Raider Band find themselves standing below the glaring football field lights waiting to begin another award-winning performance in November as they have in recent years they may not…
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Development residents worried about depth of wells
UPPER FREEHOLD While residents of Winchester Estates are meeting with the builder of their development to talk over concerns about the depth of their wells, they also brought the matter to township officials last week, who said they would look into the matter. By: Cara Latham UPPER FREEHOLD While residents of Winchester Estates…
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First responders, community volunteers honored Monday
Hopewell Township’s recognition of first responders coincides with the anniversary of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001 By John Tredrea First responders and community volunteers were honored at Monday night’s Hopewell Township Committee meeting. "We know you do…
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New service will educate seniors
Plumsted volunteers will assist elderly to get them the help they need By Cara Latham, Staff Writer PLUMSTED — A few township volunteers want to ensure that senior citizens here have all the information they can get when it comes to knowing which services available to them. The Township Committee on Sept. 5 authorized the…
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Site review could lead to more accessible open areas
Piece of land to be studied located on Notre Dame High School property By: John Dunphy An engineering services contract was recently awarded by Lawrence Township that will ultimately open up additional public areas along the Shabakunk Trail System. The contract, awarded Aug. 21 to Van Note-Harvey Associates, of Princeton Township, for $8,750 is intended…
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Julia Ann Flynn
Julia Ann Flynn BORDENTOWN — Julia Ann Flynn, 84, passed away Sept. 6 in Thornton, Colo. She was born to Michael and Julia Danko on Jan. 4, 1923 in Scranton, Pa. Originally from New York City, she and her husband, Tom, lived most of their lives in Bordentown. Julia is survived by her husband of…
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Young Redbirds’ goal: Playoffs
For the Allentown High School boys varsity soccer team, the 2006 season began with a new coach, saw the development of a strong scorer and ended as one of the most successful seasons in the history of the program. By: John Chester For the Allentown High School boys varsity soccer team, the 2006 season began…
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Float builders converge as parade date nears
With preparations continuing for the upcoming 325th Anniversary Parade on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m., over 40 local organizations have already signed up to be in the parade. Many of the organizations will be building floats over the next few weeks, some are marching with their flags and banners, and others will simply walk…
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Book Lovers’ Luncheon features Lisa Scottoline
Event will be held Oct. 28 On Oct. 28, Philadelphia author Lisa Scottoline will join book lovers and book clubs from Hopewell Valley to discuss her work as a novelist. The second annual Book Lovers’ Luncheon will be held from noon-3 p.m. at Greenacres Country Club, Route 206, Lawrenceville. Ms. Scottoline’s novels feature women who…
