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MONTGOMERY: Man found dead in backyard pool
By Heather Niccoli, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY An 81-year-old man who neighbors had not seen for a couple of days was found drowned in his backyard swimming pool on Oct. 22. The victim was identified as John Statts of Harlingen Road. ”It appears he fell into the pool somehow,” said Lt. Jim Curry of the Montgomery…
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MONROE: Monroe Mayor Richard Pucci seeks his seventh term
But challenger Carlos Lopez says township is ready for a change David Kilby, Managing Editor MONROE — Republican Carlos Lopez is running for mayor of Monroe because he said it’s time for changes in the township’s administration. He said he believes his financial background makes him the man for the job. Incumbent Mayor Richard Pucci…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Hospital tax money to aid all three towns
By John Tredrea, Special Writer Capital Health, which is scheduled to open its new hospital in Hopewell Township on Nov. 6, will pay the township $4 million dollars in taxes for the three years the hospital was under construction, township officials said. The payment was ordered by a state tax court. The township and Capital…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Teen publishes kids book
By Kim Spinelli, Special Writer While most teens spend their summers at the beach or texting their friends, South Brunswick High School sophomore Matt Gehring, 14, of Monmouth Junction was publishing his own book. "I’ve always loved doing this type of stuff, and I didn’t have a lot going on this summer, so I figured…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings slay Old Bridge Knights 45-14
By Ed Birch, Special Writer The South Brunswick High School Vikings football team took its Red Division leading record to 6-0 last Friday night with a 45-14 win over Old Bridge. "We’re balanced," Coach Rick Mantz said. "I’m proud of the kids. I’m proud of the effort." This time, it was the passing game that…
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PRINCETON: Jachera answers questions from students, public
By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer With Democratic Mayoral candidate Yina Moore a no-show at Monday night’s debate at Whig Hall, Republican candidate Jill Jachera had the floor to herself to answer questions from the about 50 university students and members of the public in attendance. The first question from the students was about the financial…
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JAMESBURG: Darren Larsen challenges Marlene Lowande for mayor
David Kilby, Managing Editor JAMESBURG — Darren Larsen, Republican, is competing against Democrat Marlene Lowande for mayor. Ms. Lowande and Mr. Larsen are competing for Mayor Tony LaMantia’s seat since he is stepping down. Darren Larsen Mr. Larsen said he would help bring and keep businesses in town if elected to the council. He also said…
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LAMBERTVILLE: Jack Lindsley: Town prepares for his 100th
By John Tredrea, Special Writer LAMBERTVILLE — Some people are so involved with their town that they and the town are inseparable in a rare way. They wouldn’t be who they are without the town, and the town wouldn’t be what it is without them. That’s how it is with Lambertville’s John Price “Jack” Lindsley,…
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