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  • This Week

    Thursday    Ice cream party: Kick off summer by enjoying an ice cream creation at Cold Stone Creamery. A portion of the ice cream store’s proceeds will benefit United Way of Greater Mercer County.    The event, to be held from noon to 9 p.m. at Cold Stone Creamery in the Mercer Mall, will include a day…

  • Obituaries

    June 22, 2006 Doris A. Singer    WASHINGTON — Doris A. Singer, 76, died June 14 at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.    Born in Scranton, Pa., Ms. Singer had been a longtime resident of Robbinsville and retired as secretary to the president of Mercer County Community College. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Horace, by…

  • A fulfilling ride

    Lawrence resident raised $14K for cancer research, in honor of his late wife. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    The first anniversary of the death of Main Street resident Thomas Baker’s wife, Carole Baker, from gastric cancer passed June 14 — and it also marked the day that Mr. Baker raised more than $14,000 for cancer research.…

  • Class of 2006 tosses its caps

    Northern Burlington seniors graduated Monday night By: Cara Latham    MANSFIELD — While he may not have been a president like George Washington or a famous inventor like Thomas Edison, the world needs more people like Todd Beamer.    This is what David Capoccia, 18, the valedictorian of the Class of 2006 at Northern Burlington County Regional…

  • WTLL 12s ready for tourney

    District 12 champs set for next round By: Kyle Moylan    Washington’s Little League won the District 12 Tournament as 10-year-olds last year. It placed third at 11’s and second at 12’s. The current group of 12-year-olds placed second two years ago when they played at age 10.    You know, they’re pretty good.    "We’re a well…

  • Getting the story behind N.Y. bars

    Local writer juggles kids and work to write first book By: Joseph Harvie    There’s a "to do" list on blue construction paper hanging from the microwave in Jef (short for Jennifer) Klein’s Kendall Park home.    "I make one every day," Ms. Klein said Monday. "If I don’t, I’ll forget."    The list hangs right next to…

  • Hillsborough High awards 601 diplomas

    Largest senior class takes part in graduation ceremonies. By: Donna Lukiw    Hillsborough High School’s largest senior class graduated Wednesday evening, with 601 students participating in ceremonies held at the high school’s athletic field.    "The Class of 2006 is the largest and most accomplished ever in Hillsborough High School," Salutatorian Lisa Merolla said in her speech.…

  • Community Calendar

    From the week of June 22 Rider golf day    Friday, June 23 — The public is invited to Rider University Day at Olde York Country Club, Old York Road, Columbus.    Guests may golf for $75 (cart extra). Participants must call for a tee time at 298-3322, ext. 119. All proceeds go to Rider University. Garden…

  • Township’s response to hurt dog upsets resident

    Resident wants to know why the township’s animal control offcer did not respond to an injured dog, struck by a car on Route 206 on the evening of June 1. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    When Linda Dlabik saw an injured dog lying in the middle of Lawrence Road in front of the Varsity pizzaria June…