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Helen Kull: Growth of the militia

So, we have learned about the serious injustices felt by the area farmers and landowners in the 1730s-60s regarding their property rights. ...

Donnie Black: My girlfriend of 39 years

You may read the title of this article and have some questions. I totally understand, and I am...

Helen Kull: It gets ugly

So, last month we left 18th century “Nova Cesaria” (New Jersey) in the midst of a portentous property...

Helen Kull: Property value

OK: As we approach the 250th celebration of our nation’s founding, it’s time for a Pop Quiz! ...

Donnie Black: Working out is a lot of work

I already wrote an article about turning 40 and the difficulties that my 39-year-old self is facing. This...
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Helen Kull: Down on the farm

We continue again with excerpts from Peter A. Ryan Jr. ‘s memories of living in what is now the (relocated) Temple Ryan Farmhouse, home...

Helen Kull: Got milk?

I continue with Peter Ryan’s description of life on the Ryan Dairy Farm, circa 1930–40s. Dairy farming was central to Ewing at the time,...

Donnie Black:How a dirt court became our own Madison Square Garden

My brother can tell this story better than me, but since he doesn’t like to write, I’ll take this one. ...

Helen Kull:A trip through the Ryan Dairy Farm

The Ryan Dairy Farm was a landmark in Ewing nearly a century ago. Located on Pennington Road, the farm’s homestead was the old Temple...

Donnie Black:The three best friends that anyone could have

I was born into having a best friend who is my brother George and then my neighbors who aren’t friends but brothers, Jamel and...

Helen Kull: Ryan Farm revisited

Last October, I was pleased to provide an “upcoming attraction” column about the opening of an exhibit at the Benjamin Temple House highlighting the...