Category: archives
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‘Bridge to Terabithia’
This coming-of-age tale is an emotional sockeroo that should grip any pre-teen, while holding parents’ interest as well. By: Bob Brown Don’t judge this film by its trailers. Disney wants to fill the seats with young people who value special effects over story and character. Maybe there are unwitting youngsters who don’t know the book.…
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Police Blotter-Feb. 15, 2007
Lambertville Feb. 3 at 1:36 a.m., Jeffrey A. Hierholzer, 22, of Hatboro, Pa., and Joseph W. Giannetti, 23, of Horsham, Pa., were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle. Police stopped the vehicle driven by Mr. Hierholzer Route 518 for failure to keep right. In plain view…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Borough introduces flood ordinances
An effort to meet DEP standards By: Courtney Gross To meet state Department of Environmental Protection standards, the Princeton Borough Council introduced several ordinances Tuesday aimed at preventing increased flooding throughout the Princeton area as well as protecting water quality. One ordinance implements and enforces the borough’s stormwater management plan an addition to the…
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Wildcats welcome new leaders
Payne, Baldino will add more local flavor to soccer squad By: Bob Nuse Over the past two seasons, the New Jersey Wildcats have been a success on and off the field. In 2005, the women’s soccer team captured a W-League championship, playing in front of growing crowds at Mercer County Community College. Last year, the…
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West Windsor budget proposes 2-cent tax hike
Residents would pay $114 on average in municipal taxes By: Nick Norlen WEST WINDSOR West Windsor residents would pay an average $114 more in municipal property taxes a 2-cent increase per $100 of assessed property value according to a proposed 2007 budget submitted to the Township Council by Business Administrator Chris Marion…
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Her caring spirit pervades Princeton resident’s two ‘homes’
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Portraits: Hettie Dean By: Kristin Boyd It’s 1:38 p.m., and Hettie Dean is awash in old-time spirituals. "’Goin’ up Yonder.’ That’s one of the songs we sang today," she said, closing her eyes for a second and getting lost in the lyrics. Still dressed in the blazer, knee-length skirt and gold pin…
