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  • HEWYBL 14’s win Southern NJ Babe Ruth title

    By: Neil Hay    As the hosts of the Southern New Jersey Babe Ruth Tournament for 14-year-olds, Hightstown-East Windsor (HEWYBL) got an automatic bye.    Once HEWYBL finished getting by all the opposition this past Monday night to win the title, it’s obvious that bye did little more than keep some losses off of various other teams’…

  • Scouts thank donors for drive’s success

    To the editor By:     Junior Girl Scout Troop 361 would like to thank everyone who contributed to our children’s clothing and shoe drive.    We were able to send almost 300 pounds of new and gently-used clothes and shoes to children in need in El Salvador.    Our troop offers special thanks to Matthew Schorr, of…

  • New plans eyed for CHS-Timberlane complex

    Postponement of CHS construction project gives district officials time to continue discussions with Hopewell Township leaders about the possible acquisition of South Timberlane Drive. By John Tredrea    Construction on a new front entry for Hopewell Valley Central High School has been postponed a year, Superintendent Judith A. Ferguson said Tuesday.    The project, estimated to cost…

  • Letters to the editor

    For the Aug. 4 issue. Former mayor responds to letter writers To the editor:    I am responding to letters to the editor from James R. Durr and William Tilton, township committeemen, North Hanover Township which appeared in the July 28 issue.    Both of these letters have reference to my July 21 letter to the editor…

  • Need for athletic fields could displace farmer

    An overflow crowd of parents filled Township Council’s meeting room to urge the council to acquire a 35-acre parcel of Mercer County-owned land for new athletic fields Tuesday night. By: Lea Kahn    An overflow crowd of parents filled Township Council’s meeting room to urge the council to acquire a 35-acre parcel of Mercer County-owned land…

  • Night Out event brings community together, 1,500 strong

    Community members take a stand against crime during annual Night Out celebration. By: Melissa Hayes    Firetrucks and ambulances were parked in rows along the ball field at Woodlot Park on Tuesday night while firemen, emergency medical technicians and police officers in uniform mingled with community members and kids.    The event was National Night Out, and…

  • Pemsco site zoning change troubles residents

    North Hanover Township Committee approves zoning change to bring commercial development to a vacant property on Jacobstown-New Egypt Road despite residents’ protests. By: William Wichert    NORTH HANOVER — Despite the protests of several residents, the Township Committee unanimously approved a zoning change last week to bring commercial development to a vacant property on Jacobstown-New Egypt…

  • Over the rainbow: The Wizard of Oz is more than just a movie for one local couple

    If you follow the yellow brick road to somewhere over the rainbow, you might just reach the Oz room. The Oz room, home to Wizard of Oz memorabilia ranging from collectible dolls and board games to costumes, can be found on Glenn Avenue in the home of Sharon and Chris Warkala. By: Kate Herts    If…

  • Hear charter group air report on Monday

    EDITORIAL By Ruth Luse    Hopewell Township residents who have concerns about the proposed mayor-council-administrator form of government will get the opportunity to ask questions at Monday’s Hopewell Township Committee meeting.    Charter Study Commission members — chairman James McGuire, Bill Cane, Janet Crum, Jon Edwards and Patricia Tieman — plan to discuss the report with township…