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  • BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Carving new business

    BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Carving new business

    Classic Monuments on North Main Street has been carving a niche for itself since opening two years ago, while carving monuments for others. By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer  The family-owned business operated by Frank and Ruth Bielanski was launched after Mr. Bielanski, who had been working for another monument dealer, decided to launch his…

  • Editorial-Aug. 23, 2007 – Help family enhance a worthy legacy

    Help family enhance a worthy legacy By. Mae Rhine, Managing Editor    Many in the area still remember Charlie “Big Red” Danberry of West Amwell Township, the shy boy so nicknamed because he blushed so easily.    But do they recall there is a memorial stone on Ely Field near Lambertville Public School in honor of the…

  • EDITORIAL – Election policy guidelines put readers first

    In the spirit of fairness to all candidates and with an eye toward providing the best service to readers, this newspaper has established a set of ground rules for news coverage of local election cam    Under the guidelines, this newspaper commits to certain elements of news coverage, including providing background information on all known…

  • Auditions/Rehearsals

    For Theatrical and Musical performances, societies and groups The Belle Mead Ballet Co., 1 Jill Court, Building 16, Suite 12, Hillsborough, Looking for girls and boys from ages 8-18 with dance experience to audition for The Nutcracker; rehearsals Sat.; (908) 874-8800; [email protected] Bordentown Ballet Theatre, Jazatabal Studio, Route 202, Bordentown, open auditions for Scrooge, Sept.…

  • ‘3:10 to Yuma’

    Despite the fine performances and adrenaline-pumping gunfights, the hole in the middle of the plot leaves this Western feeling hollow. By Elise Nakhnikian    You can tell 3:10 to Yuma is a Hollywood Western by what righteous rancher Dan Evans (Christian Bale) says during the lull in the climactic gunfight. Dan has been grimly battling to…

  • PTAs developing programs ahead of schools’ start

    PTAs developing programs ahead of schools’ start

    As students start cramming new notebooks into their new backpacks, find the perfect lunch box, and convince their parents to run out to the store for more pencils, markers, and glue to replace the one that By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    For the district’s PTA members, a school year of planning activities and fundraisers already…

  • Resident asks township voters to look beyond party politics

    Elana Broch of Springwood Drive I have followed the controversy surrounding the Clean Campaign Pledge proposed by the Republican candidates, Bob Bostock, Marie Tagliaferri and Falk Engel. Ultimately, the Democrats signed one pledge and the Republicans another. With all the severe issues facing our country and township, I hope we can get beyond the question…

  • Lawrence is applying lessons

    FIELD HOCKEY By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    Coach Kristin Shields has already seen the Lawrence High School field hockey team apply the lessons she has taught.    The Cardinals fared well in their preseason scrimmages and are excited about the upcoming Colonial Valley Conference season.    Lawrence opens its season with a night game against Hamilton at…

  • Cycle show earns many thanks

    Salvatore Diecidue, Chairman, Upper Freehold/Allentown, Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse On August 15, the Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse held its Annual Motorcycle Show at Byron Johnson Recreation Area. The event was well-attended with over 90 motorcycles on display. This was our largest motorcycle show to date. Whether it…