Alexander Haig Archives - New Jersey Globe

Murphy lowers flags for Albright

March 25, 2022 2:55 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has ordered flags at New Jersey state buildings until Sunday in honor of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who died on Wednesday at age 84. “Secretary Madeleine Albright was a mentor and friend who represented our nation...

Englewood native George Schultz, former U.S. Secretary of State, dies at 100

February 7, 2021 1:34 pmFebruary 7, 2021 1:35 pm

George P. Schultz, a New Jerseyan who held four cabinet posts under two presidents, died on February 6. He was 100. Schultz grew up in Englewood, attending what is now called the Dwight-Englewood School and later Princeton University. He had...

Joe Tighue, former Mercer Surrogate, Freeholder, dies at 87

August 27, 2019 12:35 pmAugust 27, 2019 2:45 pm

Joseph Tighue, a popular Mercer County vote-getter during more than twenty years as a countywide elected official, died on August 24. He was 87. Tighue first ran for office in 1969 as the county organization candidate for Mercer County Freeholder. ...

George H.W. Bush dies; last Republican presidential candidate to carry New Jersey

December 1, 2018 11:20 amDecember 3, 2018 2:50 pm

George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States and the last Republican presidential candidate to carry New Jersey, died on Friday night. He was 94. Bush had strong ties in New Jersey during his long political career. ...