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  • Obituaries-May 17, 2007

    Stella Kinlen    STOCKTON — Stella Kinlen, 90, of Stockton died Monday, May 7, at the Country Arch Care Center in Pittstown, N.J.    Born in New York City, Mrs. Kinlen came to Stockton as a young girl. She was the daughter of the late Prokopi and Stella Popick.    Surviving are her daughter, Mary Zdepski of Stockton;…

  • GMCT pretty much a state preview for SBHS

    By: Ken Weingartner    The South Brunswick High boys volleyball team will have no problem finding quality opponents in preparation for the upcoming state tournament.    On Saturday, the Vikings begin play in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament, an event nearly every bit as good as the state tourney, only on a smaller scale. The GMCT features…

  • Police Blotter-May 17, 2007

    Lambertville    Christopher Papamitrou, 23, of Colonia was charged with drug possession as a result of a motorist who called police about his erratic driving May 8, police said.    Police went to Route 518 after receiving the call at 10:20 a.m. They found the vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the road near Curly Lane.    The…

  • Pet Talk-May 17, 2007

    Tony’s a real tiger when it comes to survival By: Dr. Daniel Eubanks    He was brought in for repairs last Tuesday.    "He" is an 8-week-old male alley cat named Tony. I haven’t known too many cats named Tony.    Tony’s name is not the only unique part of his story. He was born one of four…

  • Let There Be Light

    By: Ilene Dube    Jim Webb studied ceramics with Toshiko Takaezu while at Princeton University in the 1960s. After graduating with a degree in history, he traveled to Afghanistan for a dig, then returned to study economics at Columbia University. His route toward a doctorate was interrupted when he found himself lured into the ceramic studio.…

  • Stockton to hold budget hearing

    The borough is proposing to spend $574,676 this year, which officials said would mean a small or no tax hike for the average homeowner. By: Linda Seida    STOCKTON — The Borough Council will hold a public hearing May 29 on the proposed $564,676 budget for 2007 that would mean a small or no tax hike…

  • Property Transfers — May 16, 2007

    In some cases the listing represents the property’s mailing address rather than the municipal location. While the intention is to include all reported transactions, Packet Online does not guarantee its completeness or independently verify its contents. Allentown, David J. Frank, 21 Ridgeview Way,$800,000 Allentown, Shire Titus, 87 Ellisdale Rd.,$260,000 Allentown, Roland L. Bolvin, 18 Allen…

  • Dunkin’ Donuts plan delayed for paperwork

    Joe and Joni Glassman of New Hope want to open the franchise at Bridge and Main streets. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — Americans may run on Dunkin’, but the process of getting a Dunkin’ Donuts into the borough is turning into more of a crawl.    It may be a while before people can buy…

  • Smoking ban OK’d for New Hope eateries and bars

    The law goes into effect June 9. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — Those who like a smoke with their drink, or after their meal, should enjoy it now.    After June 8, smokers will be breaking the law if they light up in a New Hope restaurant or bar.    Smoking also will be banned in…