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  • WHAT’S THE BEST GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? STAYING HEALTHY AND INJURY-FREE Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers 12 Top Tips

    By irene maslowski The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but it can also be stressful, exhausting and dangerous to your health.  All the cooking, cleaning, shopping, decorating and entertaining can impact an individual’s physical and emotional well-being and lead to injury or illness.             “The demands of the season can be…

  • CHESTERFIELD: No criminal charges to be filed in fatal bus crash

    Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi recently announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the drivers of the school bus and dump truck that collided in Chesterfield T MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi recently announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the drivers of the school bus…

  • COUNTY: Mercer holds toy drive

    This year’s Holiday Toy Drive will be dedicated to the memory of Mercer County Park Ranger Dave Deveney, who was known for his enthusiasm when it came to gathering gifts for kids who might have otherwise had none at Christ TRENTON—Too many children go without, especially during the holiday season, and Mercer County Executive Brian…

  • SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    Tia Fleming, 11, and Danielle Fisher, 12, both from West Amwell and current members of the club, snack on fresh fruit and — what else — cheese served by the group’s dairy ambassadors.

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Clemente’s number    A resolution sponsored by Assembly Democrats Angel Fuentes and Annette Quijano calling on Major League Baseball to retire the number 21 in honor of the life and career of legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente has been approved…

  • REGION: New bridge now open to Old Trenton Road traffic

    REGION: New bridge now open to Old Trenton Road traffic

    Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the bridge carrying Old Trenton Road (county Route 535) over the Assunpink TRENTON — Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: School board revises policy on visitors

    ROBBINSVILLE: School board revises policy on visitors

    The Board of Education introduced a revised policy on school visitors at its meeting on Nov. 19 leaving the principals to give permission as to who can visit with students during school hours. by Amy Batista, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — The Board of Education introduced a revised policy on school visitors at its meeting on…

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  • SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    4-Her Skylar Delbeni, 14, from Ringoes, serves milk punch to former 4-H club member Bruce Hockenbury, also from Ringoes, at the anniversary dinner.