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  • Inn of the Hawke

    This restaurant holds its own amid an increasingly stylish scene with well-prepared food and comforting atmosphere. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill Inn of the Hawke 74 S. Union St. Lambertville (609) 397-9555 Food: Very good Service: Informal, friendly Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Pub food to upscale cuisine; seasonal changes and themes Vegetarian: Menu offers several vegetarian…

  • In search of the ideal New Jersey politician

    REALITY CHECK, April 1 By: Dawn Cariello    To paraphrase Mark Twain’s famous statement on the weather, everybody talks about the corruption and ineffectiveness of the state’s politicians but no one does anything about it. Instead of idle talk, I call upon my fellow citizens of New Jersey to join me in establishing a third party…

  • Music for a Revolution

    John Burkhalter and Eugene Roan present the favorites of George and Martha Washington. By: Susan Van Dongen TIMEOFF/MARK CZAJKOWSKI Harpsichord, recorder and vintage music from the collection of John Burkhalter.    Americans were delighted when Bill Clinton jammed on his tenor saxophone along the campaign trail, even if it was just a band- room version of…

  • Je Je

    "Je Je", a very friendly 1-year-old male Beagle, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Je Je", or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • A tale of dragons and Chinese culture

    Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to perform at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — Residents will get a blast of Chinese culture Sunday, when the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents "A Dragon’s Tale" at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts at Monroe Township High School.…

  • AROUND CRANBURY: Help the Lions Club support the blind on White Cane Day

    AROUND CRANBURY By Lorraine Sedor Idea stems from the 1930s’ canes used by the blind that where white in color with a red band.        Congratulations go out to two long-time members of the Cranbury Lions Club whose combined service to the community and organization totals 115 years.    At the March 16 meeting of the…

  • OBITAURIES: Gregg Breckmeyer

    Gregg Beckmeyer    Gregg T. Beckmeyer, 44, died Monday, March 21, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick.    Born in Jersey City, he lived in Secaucus most of his life before moving to Monroe three years ago. He was a self-employed truck driver and a former member of the Secaucus Volunteer Fire Department Engine Company 2…

  • Square dancing their way to fitness

    Barclay Brook second-graders dosado with their parents and grandparents. By: Elaine Worden    MONROE — Bouncing around the Barclay Brook School gym while dressed in a skirt, petticoat and dancing shoes, physical education teacher Jackie Winters sang as she clapped her hands.    "Stomp, two-three-four, clap your partner’s hands for four," she said rhythmically.    She was singing…

  • Man reaches a 14-gallon milestone

    Blood donor goes the extra mile when it comes to helping others. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — Over the past decade, Dave Nielsen has been a regular blood donor at the New Brunswick Affiliated Hospitals Blood Center in New Brunswick.    The 53-year-old Lori Street resident primarily donates platelets, the tiny cells that help blood to…