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  • ROBBINSVILLE: Ravens hope for breakout season

    By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    If commitment results in improved play, this could be the year the Robbinsville High boys basketball team finally breaks through with a winning season.    ”We are at the point now where for the guys on varsity, this is the senior class that has been devoted itself to playing year…

  • LAWRENCE: Volunteers sought for boards and committees

    Wanted: A few good volunteers to serve on township advisory boards and committees. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Wanted: A few good volunteers to serve on township advisory boards and committees.    Township Council is expected to fill 44 vacancies on 14 boards and committees next month, but it needs interested citizens to apply.    Applications are…

  • REGION: See Gen. Washington and troops cross Delaware River

    Each December, thousands gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas Day river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pennsylvania — Each December, thousands gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s Christmas Day river crossing.…

  • LAWRENCE: Youngsters learn science and have fun, too

    ”How do you cut fruit,” the Fruit Ninja asked the children, as he swung his fake sword back and forth. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    ”How do you cut fruit,” the Fruit Ninja asked the children, as he swung his fake sword back and forth.    ”With a knife,” answered one little boy.    The Fruit Ninja…

  • LAWRENCE: Cardinals come up short in state final
  • Gov. Christine Todd Whitman Shares Perspectives on Government and Policy with MCCC Political Science Students

    Gov. Christine Todd Whitman Shares Perspectives on Government and Policy with MCCC Political Science Students

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – What could be a better way to learn about politics and government than by hearing from those who do it for a living? That was the premise for Leonard Winogora, Senior Instructor in the Social Sciences, as he developed the curriculum for his State and Local Politics (POL 102)…

  • COUNTY: Mercer eyes 11 acres for preservation

    Following the recent joint effort to preserve 240 acres of forest and farmland surrounding Carter Road in Hopewell Township, Mercer County officials have announced plans to preserve an addition 11 acres. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Following the recent joint effort to preserve 240 acres of forest and farmland surrounding Carter Road in Hopewell Township, Mercer County…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: December 12

    Mansfield    Police charged John Derr, 26, of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, for having an expired driver’s license on Nov. 23.    According to police, the expired license was discovered during a motor vehicle stop at 2:41 a.m. prompted by Mr. Derr’s vehicle swerving on Route 130.    A warrant out of the Bordentown City Municipal Court was also…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Residents offered sweet way to support local businesses

    BORDENTOWN CITY: Residents offered sweet way to support local businesses

    Despite the rainy weather downtown businesses opened their doors and invited visitors to come stroll the local area to shop and enjoy the holiday festivities during the annual Holida by Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — Despite the rainy weather downtown businesses opened their doors and invited visitors to come stroll the local area…