• Catherine Clohessy

    Mrs. Clohessy, 86, of Allentown and formerly of Farmingdale, died Jan. 8, 2010, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. She was a devoted supporter of Catholic charities and a steadfast contributor of many humane societies. Mrs. Clohessy was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Farmingdale. She was predeceased by her husband,…

  • Retired officers could be a valuable resource on airplanes

    As politicians scramble to point the blame as to how the latest terrorist slipped through the security measures that were implemented to protect Americans and foreigners abroad, I would like to bring to their attention a more common sense solution to tightening up those cracks and bring forth what is in my opinion a better,…

  • Start with resolutions that show you care

    January is always a time of resolutions that many times go unfulfilled before February gets here! I am calling on all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and anyone who cares for a young person to make a commitment to a new kind of resolution— a New Year’s resolution to talk with your kids about drugs…

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    Allentown High School’s Monica Blanco shoots a free throw during the third quarter of the girls varsity basketball game against Ewing High School at Allentown on Jan.5. More photos, page 31. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Changes in finance laws mean more negative ads

    Coda • GREG BEAN If you liked the barrage of advertising in some of the most recent elections, you’re absolutely going to love what’s coming down the pike in the next few contests. Lost among the news last week about the intrusions and restrictions air travelers will face in coming years to keep us safe,…

  • Samuel Barber: A Centenary Celebration

    By The New School for Music Study On January 24th, 2010 the New School for Music Study will present a recital celebrating the 100th birthday of the great American composer Samuel Barber (1910-1981). The program will feature the complete solo piano repertoire of Barber, including the Sonata, Op. 26, Excursions, Op. 20, Nocturne, Op. 33,…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Sentencing delayed in fraud case

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — For the second time, sentencing has been delayed several weeks for a township man who pleaded guilty to taking more than $1 million in kickback payments while working as a project manager for a national cellular telecommunications provider.    Stephen Lotter, 45, pleaded guilty Aug. 10 to one…

  • LAWRENCE: One door closes, others open wider

    By John Dunphy, Special Writer     She may be leaving Educational Testing Service after 40 years, but Eleanor Horne will be the first to say she is not necessarily retiring.     Though her official position as vice president of the ETS Social Investment Fund ended Dec. 31, the Dix Lane resident says she aims not…

  • LAWRENCE: Measure a victory for legal medical marijuana backers

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     For nearly two decades, Ken Wolski — the executive director of the Lawrence-based Coalition for Medical Marijuana — has been pushing for New Jersey to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.     Mr. Wolski’s wish came true Monday as the state Assembly and the state Senate approved the New Jersey…

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