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  • COLUMBUS CORNER: December 12

    by Packet Media Group The Mansfield Township Planning Board will hold a work session meeting at 7 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 16 at the Municipal Building located at 3135 Route 206 south in Columbus.    A regular meeting of the board will immediately follow the work session.    For more information, visit http://www.mansfieldtwp-nj.com/planning_board.php    The Mansfield Township Recreation…

  • LAMBERTVILLE/WEST AMWELL: Electric rates to drop in two towns

    "Aggregation" agreement will reduce rates for most residents By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Residents of Lambertville and West Amwell will be able to save about $100 on their household electric bills during a 15-month period beginning March 1 now that the governments of those two municipalities have approved a deal under which electricity can be…

  • COUNTY: Toy drive underway

    Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield announced last week that her department’s annual toy drive is officially underway, and that residents and businesses can donate toys for children of families in need numerous drop offs Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield announced last week that her department’s annual toy drive is officially underway, and that residents and…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: December 12

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Fri., Dec. 13    Magical Winter Holidays, A Crafting Celebration at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate various…

  • COUNTY: Mercer to to offer information session on Obamacare

    Mercer County is hosting an Affordable Care Act Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at County Connection in Hamilton, where attendees will learn about the new law. HAMILTON — Mercer County is hosting an Affordable Care Act Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at County Connection in…

  • PLUMSTED: Police seeking suspect in armed robbery

    PLUMSTED: Police seeking suspect in armed robbery

    Township detectives have issued warrants for two suspects believed to be involved in the armed robbery of an 18-year-old man in the Oakford Lake section on Nov. 24. PLUMSTED — Township detectives have issued warrants for two suspects believed to be involved in the armed robbery of an 18-year-old man in the Oakford Lake section…

  • COUNTY: Sheriff’s department to use grant for DUI crackdown

    The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the annual holiday season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the annual holiday season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign.    Beginning…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar, beginning Dec. 12

    Events and meetings scheduled around the borough Thurs., Dec. 12    Library advisory board: Meets at 6 p.m. in the library at 100 10th Ave. Sun., Dec. 15    Carol sing: The 15th annual Community Christmas Carol Sing, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Ave. Sing with the band as it performs repertoire of traditional…

  • CRANBURY: Local dog wins top accolades

    CRANBURY: Local dog wins top accolades

    Picasa In the family photo from left to right are, Michael Hodess, Sarah Affel, John Affel, Elle Affel, Daniel Sanchez, Marjorie Affel, Jack Sanchez and, of course, Michael.  Submitted photo