Category: archives
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Municipal judge ends 25 years on bench
Henry Rzemieniewski, who served as municipal judge in Hillsborough and Manville for most of the last quarter-century, is retiring. By: Melissa Edmond Hillsborough resident Henry Rzemieniewski, who served as municipal judge in Hillsborough and Manville for most of the last quarter-century, is putting down his gavel and hanging up his black robe. The judge with…
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Lineup change helps Hopewell turn the corner
Hopewell Valley wrestling By: Mike Molaro It hasn’t been the same kind of start to the season the Hopewell Valley Central High School boys basketball team has experienced in recent years, but a couple of minor adjustments may have the Bulldogs pointed in the right direction. "When we were one-and-three, we met as a team…
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Horse park event to benefit charity
Horse Park of New Jersey to help The Giveback Foundation (Jan. 12) By: Marisa Maldonado UPPER FREEHOLD A new local charity just got a boost from the Horse Park of New Jersey. The Giveback Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving financial assistance to people in life-altering circumstances, will be the beneficiary of this…
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Obituary for the week of Jan. 12
John T. Chumar TRENTON John T. "Jack" Chumar Sr. died Saturday at Compassionate Care Hospice in Trenton. He was 76. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident. He retired from Kalex in the Yardville section of Hamilton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in the Korean War. Mr.…
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Redefining Refineries
Zenna Broomer finds the beauty in New Jersey’s industrial landscape. By:Ilene Dube If, like me, after landing in Newark, you feel a warmth in your heart that says "home" when passing the refineries of Port Elizabeth off the New Jersey Turnpike; if you get excited by the sight of shipping containers and high-tension wires that…
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Planning Board chooses officers for 2006, approves subdivision plan
The township Planning Board also approved a subdivision request but delayed action on a proposed dog kennel business at the reorganization meeting Monday. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer Seven new members were sworn into office as the Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting Monday night. The Planning Board also approved an application for a two-lot…
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Hurley comes back strong
HHS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK By: John E. Powers At different points during last season, Hillsborough High School swimmer Kelsey Hurley couldn’t raise her arms over her head without pain. She missed most of the swimming season, participating in the Pirate Invitational, the Skyland Conference, Somerset County and Meet of Champions meets. A cortisone shot…
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Brackett reaches 1,000
Senior achieves milestone on magical night By: Jim Green There isn’t much left for senior Brett Brackett to accomplish athletically at Lawrence High School. The Penn State University-bound quarterback, who led the Lawrence football team to two straight playoff appearances and earned Colonial Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors this past fall, added…
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Seniors get a peek at musical
Students of Crossroads North will perform the musical "Anything Goes" for senior citizens on Feb. 1. By: Joseph Harvie Township seniors will have a chance to see a student production of a Broadway classic as well as meet and greet the stars of the play, when the Students of Crossroads North host "A Day With…
