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  • Convicted killer confesses after 20 years

    Many recall the case that shocked Lambertville. By: Linda Seida    After proclaiming his innocence for almost 20 years, a man who was convicted of murdering a Lambertville florist admitted the crime was premeditated and apologized in a confession letter to The Beacon, saying "God’s grace" gave him the courage to take responsibility for his actions.…

  • Imlay House welcoming two new shops

    Art studio, cheese store newest tenants at historic downtown Allentown building (Jan. 5) By: Marisa Maldonado ALLENTOWN — Three generations of the Imlay family lived in the historic Imlay House since John Imlay built the house more than 200 years ago.    Roni Browne and Jill Conner might only represent two generations but they are continuing…

  • Obituaries-Jan. 5, 2006

    David Cryer    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — David C. Cryer, 48, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of New Hope, died Sunday, Dec. 25.    He was born in Doylestown, Pa..    He graduated from New Hope-Solebury High School in 1974.    After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy in 1977. He served for 20 years and retired at the…

  • Obituaries-Jan. 5, 2006

    David Cryer    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — David C. Cryer, 48, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of New Hope, died Sunday, Dec. 25.    He was born in Doylestown, Pa..    He graduated from New Hope-Solebury High School in 1974.    After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy in 1977. He served for 20 years and retired at the…

  • Ege is new City Council president

    Cindy Ege was named to replace longtime councilman John McManus at the reorganization meeting Jan. 1. By: Linda Seida    LAMBERTVILLE — Cynthia Ege became the city’s first female City Council president Sunday.    Nominated by Mayor David Del Vecchio and approved by the council, Mrs. Ege will begin her 10th year on the council in the…

  • The Ben 300

    By: Matt Smith    The citywide Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary features 300 events leading up to and continuing through the big day, Jan. 17, 2006 — arranged under the consortium of the American Philosophical Society, the Franklin Institute, the Library Company of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the University of Pennsylvania. Here are a few…

  • HVN SUNSHINE LIST

    Meeting dates and locations Editor’s note: For purposes of keeping this list up to date on a weekly basis, we request all Valley governing bodies, boards and commissions to send us their 2006 meeting date lists as soon as possible. That may be done by mail, P.O. Box 8, Hopewell, 08525; by fax at 609-466-2123;…

  • Match Point

    This film’s flaws are easy to forgive thanks to its old-fashioned pleasures – fine acting and taut, suspense-building editing. By:Elise Nakhnikian    At a November Q&A before a screening of Match Point at Lincoln Center, Woody Allen talked about having been lucky enough in his career to have been able to explore the limits of his…

  • Match Point

    This film’s flaws are easy to forgive thanks to its old-fashioned pleasures – fine acting and taut, suspense-building editing. By:Elise Nakhnikian    At a November Q&A before a screening of Match Point at Lincoln Center, Woody Allen talked about having been lucky enough in his career to have been able to explore the limits of his…