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Sarah E. Hoffman, 99
Sarah E. Hoffman, 99, a lifelong resident of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She graduated from St. Paul’s School in 1937, Princeton High School in 1941, attended Secretarial School at Rider University, and received her Associates Degree in Business from Mercer County Community College. She was a parishioner and Hospitality Chair at…
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New Jersey’s native plants need stronger protections
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation You wouldn’t guess this from its name, but the wild plant called sensitive joint-vetch has beautiful buttery yellow flowers with red centers and veins. Its name comes from its leaves, which fold slightly when touched. American chaffseed is another wild plant whose name gives little clue…
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Pilot loses control of plane, lands in grassy marsh
A pilot suffered minor back injuries after losing control of his single engine Mooney aircraft on May 6, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. Police responded to the Central Jersey Regional Airport on Millstone River Road on a report of a plane crash at approximately 12:53 p.m. Arriving units discovered the plane on the…
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Celebrate Older Americans Month in May
Mongomery, Hillsborough Senior Wellness Centers will present programs as part of the celebration Celebrate Older Americans Month in May at the Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers. People ages 60 years and above can register for special programs and activities. Eligible county residents can join the fun Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…
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Want to Keep Feeling Young? Start by Safeguarding Your Health
By Puja Chabra, MD Though there is no such thing as the fountain of youth, there are many ways women can stay healthy throughout the different stages of life — starting with seeing your primary care physician. For women of any age, seeing a primary care doctor for an annual checkup ensures that you stay…
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From city streets to wooded trails, illegal vehicles are a problem
Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It often seems that cities and rural towns have little in common regarding the problems and nuisances they deal with on a daily basis. But one issue affecting municipalities throughout New Jersey is the increasing illegal use of off-road vehicles – including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt…
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Hope for tomorrow
The fifth annual wellness fair is set for May 12 BoroSafe, Hillsborough’s community collaborative dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, will sponsor its fifth annual Hope for Tomorrow Mental Health & Wellness Fair on Friday, May 12. The event will take place outdoors from 5-7 p.m. on the grounds of the Municipal Complex,…
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County animal shelter teams with Best Friends Animal Society
The Burlington County Animal Shelter and Best Friends Animal Society – a leading national animal welfare organization – are partnering to find individuals and families willing to open their homes to vulnerable animals. Their goal is to recruit and train new and existing volunteers to foster at-risk dogs and cats from the shelter. Volunteer drivers…
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On the Road: 2022 Audi RS 3 sedan
By Peter Perrotta There was a time, a few years back when Audi was not high on my list of favorite German import cars. I tended to favor BMW and Mercedes Benz a bit more. But, like everything else in life, things change. In the past several years, Audi has changed quite a bit. And…
