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  • Obituaries-Feb. 15, 2007

    Richard Carducci    BORDENTOWN — Richard "Rick" Carducci, 57, died Friday, Feb. 9, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.    Born in Doylestown, Pa., Mr. Carducci was raised in Lambertville and lived in Pennington and Ewing before moving to Bordentown.    He was a graduate of South Hunterdon.    Mr. Carducci was a member of the Lawrenceville American…

  • Woman on treadmill to benefit St. Jude’s

    A 49-year-old grandmother tried to walk a 24-hour marathon, but only made it 11 hours. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — A 49-year-old grandmother attempted to walk a 24-hour treadmill marathon Saturday to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.    Even though she never made it to the 24-hour mark, Pina Kieffner’s fundraising effort came…

  • Residents support firearms law changes

    The changes would allow target shooting and weapons such as a bow and arrow. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — A few dozen residents of all types left their warm homes on a bitterly cold night to show their support for a less restrictive firearms ordinance.    The proposed ordinance will allow target shooting and the…

  • Glorious Voices

    Kelsey Theatre goes ‘For the Glory.’ By: Stuart Duncan    For the Glory is more an oratorio than a Broadway musical — a concert that celebrates the Civil War in America in all its bleak, inexplicable mess of intentions as well as its moments of bravery and pride. It finds glory in the noble efforts of…

  • Here’s how to apply for licenses

    What to bring when applying for a civil union license By: Mae Rhine    For gay couples applying for civil union licenses, there are a few things they need to know.    City Clerk Lori Buckelew advises couples to go to the Lambertville Web site — lambertvillenj.org — click on "city departments," then "Board of Health" and…

  • Fire tax rate would drop if budget approved

    Mitchelle Ege and Robert Brown are running unopposed for the two available seats on the Lambertville Board of Fire Commissioners. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — Voters at the polls Saturday will be asked to re-elect two members of the Board of Fire Commissioners who are running unopposed and approve the commission’s 2007 budget that calls…

  • Pet Talk-Feb. 15, 2007

    No joy in Muttville: The tail wags the dog By: Dr. Daniel Eubanks    It’s February, it’s cold, and it’s deadline for pet-license renewal.    Oh, happy day!    I assume all of you either already have or are in the process of acquiring your 2007 pet license through the city, township or borough. Did you have any…

  • No. One 53 Restaurant-Bar

    Lucy’s Ravioli owners have struck gold with a new bistro in Rocky Hill. The crowds at the door are proof. By: Tom and Kate O’Neill    No. One 53 Restaurant-Bar has a modern, Eurobistro look with contemporary, pleasing cuisine to match. The food, ambience, service and décor combine to create a successful balance between a special…

  • ‘Hannibal Rising’

    In trying to humanize Hannibal Lecter, author/screenwriter Thomas Harris only diminishes him in this prequel. By: Elise Nakhnikian    In this age of pop psychology and relentless self- improvement, we like to think that any deviant behavior can be traced back to some childhood trauma. But adding cannibalism to the list may be taking things just…