Category: archives
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Emotions of Steel
‘Almost Gone’ preserves the historic Bethlehem Steel plant on film. By:Josh Appelbaum New Jersey, come see for yourself" was chosen as the state’s slogan last week in an electronic poll, suggesting that the Garden State is just that, abundant with lush greenery and crystal waters. But filmmaker, artist and photographer Marc Reed likes the smokestacks,…
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EDITORIAL
There’s much at stake at the state level for Hillsborough. With Jon Corzine ensconced in the governor’s office and a new session of the New Jersey Legislature set to open, many of the top issues facing the state will affect Hillsborough. Top issues including property-tax relief and transportation funding are likely to be…
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Man kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint
Victim tells police he recognized one suspect because he had stolen cocaine from her. By: Melissa Edmond Middlesex resident Danielle M. Thompson, 30, was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and weapons offenses Tuesday at her residence, according to local officials. Chief Robert Gazaway said the charges were filed after Hillsborough resident Jacob Beardsley, 18, was…
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Hopewell girls notch win over Nottingham
Hopewell Valley swimming By: John E. Powers Hopewell Valley Central High School girls swimming coach Bill DeHaven says he’s usually nervous before his team’s meets. That was the case before Tuesday’s road tilt with Nottingham. "I was nervous, just because of the things I’d read about their team, and the fact that we were missing…
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Raiders primed for another run
Pennington girls basketball By: Mike Molaro It took The Pennington School girls basketball squad a little time to get started this season, but it looks like the Red Raiders have found their groove and are ready for their annual challenge for the Mercer County and Prep B state tournament championships. "The girls are finally finding…
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Businesses fume over smoking ban
A new state law, set to take effect April 15, bans smoking in most public places including bars and restaurants. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Patrons at McGuinn’s Place may have occasional disagreements, but on one topic they are united the state’s new smoking ban in bars, restaurants and bowling alleys, but not casinos, is…
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Public meeting addresses school’s goals
Ellisdale Road school will house fifth through eighth grades (Jan. 19) By: Katie Jasion UPPER FREEHOLD With the new middle school set to open late next year on Ellisdale Road, school officials are taking early steps to assure the community that students will experience the best in middle school education. At a meeting held…
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Grand opening for HVCB office Saturday at Hopewell Crossing
New office will mark the bank’s entry into seven-day-a-week banking Hopewell Valley Community Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its Hopewell Crossing full-service banking office on Saturday, Jan. 21. As part of the celebration, the bank will present one family of four with a vacation to Disney World. Located in the new Hopewell Crossing…
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Monica Carman
MANVILLE Monica L. (Koshinski) Carman died Jan. 10 in Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She was 77. Born in Scranton, Pa., she had been a resident of Manville for many years. Mrs. Carman was a homemaker. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Manville and was active with church activities…
