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  • Muddy and wet fields force Pumpkin Day cancellation

    Several weeks of inclement weather lead Little Acres Farm Market to cancel its annual fall event. By:Jennifer Potash Managing Editor Pumpkin Day, the annual fall festival for Little Acres Farm Market, was cancelled this season due to the wet and muddy fields.    Karen Wilk, co-owner of the farm located on Lawrenceville-Pennington Road, said the tractors…

  • Candidates offer views on issues in Florence, Hanovers

    This year, 22 local candidates are seeking seats in seven local races. By: Scott Morgan and William Wichert    Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles about the candidates running for municipal seats in the Nov. 8 election. This article focuses on candidates from Florence, New Hanover and North Hanover townships. Next week’s article…

  • Lady Raiders prevail in OT thriller

    Rokoszak, O’Connor star in county victory By: Rudy Brandl        BERNARDS — Different year, same result, different hero.    The Hillsborough High girls’ soccer team always finds a way to beat Ridge in Somerset County Tournament play. The Lady Raiders continued that trend with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory in last Saturday’s quarterfinals, making it three…

  • Eldridge Park students offer council a safety lesson

    Students from Eldridge Park Elementary School reported their findings from a recent safety walk to Township Council on Tuesday. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer An ordinary walk to school reveals many dangers and potential pitfalls, a group of Eldridge Park School students told Township Council in a report they delivered to the council Tuesday night.    First-grader…

  • Vision for town drives sewer plan

    Township’s deal with Centex Homes is the first agreement to bring sewer service to the village of Columbus. By: William Wichert    MANSFIELD — The township’s deal with Centex Homes may long be remembered for its "firsts."    The recently negotiated deal is set to bring more than 400 housing units to a vacant stretch of land…

  • Housing density under scrutiny for Town Center’s south side

    Inquiry comes as criticisms arise that the completed north side is itself too dense. (Thursday, Oct. 20) By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — The township is launching an inquiry into Town Center planning decisions after officials learned that housing density for the planned south side section of the development is significantly higher than the existing development.…

  • HVN, Packet help HomeFront with annual Thanksgiving drive

    Baskets will be collected until Nov. 14 and delivered to HomeFront prior to Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24).    The Hopewell Valley News and The Princeton Packet are teaming with HomeFront, a nonprofit organization, to make Thanksgiving special for needy families in Mercer County.    There are donation drop-off points at the HVN and Packet offices. Baskets will…

  • For the week of Oct. 20

    Barbara Ann Brozosky, Marie M. DeMinico Garafola, Kathleen J. Wangerien, Pierina Viscuso, George E. Harrison. William H. Matlack Sr., Ralph E. Walton Jr., Robert L. Mercantini By: Barbara Ann Brozosky Azara    HAMILTON — Barbara Ann Brozosky Azara, 65, died Oct. 7 at home.    Mrs. Azara was born in West Wyoming, Pa., and lived in the…

  • CAMPAIGN CORNER

    Republicans host Evening with Candidates    Are you certain that the people you plan to vote for in November reflect your views on important local and regional issues?    The Hopewell Valley Republican Association invites you to find out on Oct. 26, when it hosts its annual Evening with the Candidates. The program will be held from…