Category: archives
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Letters to the Editor
July 6, 2006 Resident praises fire crews To the editor: On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank the Millstone Township Fire Department, First Aid Squad and the State Police for reacting so fast and efficiently to a recent problem. A couple of weeks ago, we came home to a smell which…
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Obituaries
July 6, 2006 Anastasia Dziubas TRENTON Anastasia "Nellie" Dziubas, 86, died Friday at Hamilton Continuing Care Center. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong resident. She was the longtime owner and operator of Nellie’s Groceries in the Deuntzville are of Hamilton. She was previously employed by the Horseman Doll Factory and her mother’s ice…
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Flooding may become more frequent along river
Third flood in two years raises worries along the Delaware By: Molly Petrilla BORDENTOWN CITY Bordentown City Beach’s third flood in just two years has left residents curious and local environmentalists worried about the future. Despite the heat, residents crowded the bridge alongside the rocky Delaware River beach on June 29, squinting through binoculars…
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Earthly Views
With camera in hand, Kathleen Connally walks no farther than 10 miles from home, capturing a landscape similar to the one preserved in paintings by N.C. and Andrew Wyeth. By: Susan Van Dongen Unless you’ve been on a sojourn to another planet, you might have noticed that property values are a hot topic for conversation.…
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Gutowski earns Bordentown 12’s win during pool play
By: Sean Moylan It’s easy to like Bob Gutowski, the manager of the Bordentown 12-Year Old Little League All-Star baseball team, because he’s an honest, easy going guy who appreciates good baseball, whether its being played by his kids or the opposing side. "We’re not as talented as some of these teams," said Gutowski, whose…
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Guest opinion
Tainted-soil issue demands a new referendum By: Micah Rasmussen To the Upper Freehold Regional School District, thank you for holding the recent public forum on your plans to remediate someone else’s contamination with my tax dollars. I am writing to respectfully request that you do the right thing and order a new referendum, so that…
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Felix plays in finale
Sunshine Classic By: John E. Powers Jim Felix’ football career was a short, but memorable one. He was one of Hopewell Valley’s most important leaders the last two years as the Bulldogs returned to varsity football for the first time in more than 70 years. The Bulldogs got their first win since 1932 last…
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Schools to update gifted program
A new task force, which includes parents, community members, staff, school board members and administrators, will make recommendations to update the district’s programs for gifted and talented students. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer The Lawrence Township public school system has a gifted and talented program in place for selected students, but it has been years since…
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Flood waters recede, but Township keeps water restriction in place
The water emergency was declared June 28, said Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun, adding that a decision to lift the ban on water use has not been made by Trenton Water Works officials. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer While the flood waters on the Delaware River have begun to recede, a water emergency remains in effect for…
