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  • Township adds to preserved acres

    Greenberg Farm and Armstrong Farm in Mansfield Township look to be preserved under the farmland preservation program. By: William Wichert    MANSFIELD — Two neighboring farms near Route 206 have found themselves at opposite ends of the county’s farmland preservation process.    On Oct. 28, Burlington County officials completed their purchase of the 287-acre Greenberg Farm on…

  • Kinsey victorious in Millstone race

    Republican Bob Kinsey defeats incumbent John Pfefferkorn in race for Millstone Township Committee seat. By: Lauren Burgoon    MILLSTONE — Political newcomer Bob Kinsey secured a solid victory over incumbent John Pfefferkorn in the race for one Township Committee seat on Tuesday.    Mr. Kinsey, a Republican, received 2,371 votes to Mr. Pfefferkorn’s 1,880.    "I think the…

  • Nyce hearing postponed to Nov. 30

    Topic expected to be motions attacking authorities’ handling of case and seeking to have first-degree murder indictment dismissed and evidence suppressed. By John Tredrea    A scheduled hearing in the case of accused wife-killer Jonathan Nyce has been postponed from yesterday (Wednesday) until Nov. 30.    Mr. Nyce’s attorney, Robin Lord, has filed motions attacking the authorities’…

  • LETTERS: Two sides on photo flap

    To the editor:     I am writing this letter in response to the letter sent to you in regards to the incident at Crossroads South Middle School involving the teacher Shiba Pillai Diaz.    Jennifer Pimentel Klein states that she was involved in the incident. She starts out saying that from the first day of school…

  • Project Graduation sets sights on $45,000 goal

    Group expects more students at this year’s event By:Emily Craighead    Organizers of Project Graduation want to raise $45,000 to help keep Hillsborough High School seniors safe on graduation day.    They are kicking off their fund-raising with a pasta dinner Nov. 13.    Thirteen years ago, parents concerned about late-night parties and the dangers of drinking and…

  • NBC football hoping to stop slide Friday night

    By: Sean Moylan    "Being able to have sports under lights has boosted the morale of the sports teams at Northern," said Northern Burlington County Regional High School Athletic Director Chris Haines.    Although the Greyhounds varsity team’s record fell to 0-8 with a 42-14 loss at Paul VI this past Saturday, Friday night football has been…

  • Kathy Joy McNally

    By:    MANVILLE — Kathy Joy McNally died Oct. 27 at home. She was 59.    Born in Altoona, Pa., she moved to South Bound Brook where she resided for 28 years before moving to Manville in 1997.    Mrs. McNally was employed as supervisor of environmental services, the physical plant and housekeeping for 33 years for the…

  • AHS field hockey team repeats as MCT champs

    By: Kyle Moylan    The best thing about winning game after game is titles are inevitable.    With three wins in the Mercer County Tournament this past week, the Allentown High School field hockey team improved to 18-0-1 on the year and repeated as MCT champion.    "This is a testament to how hard the girls work for…

  • Police, district team up against gangs

    Officials want to prevent influence at schools. By: Lea Kahn    Aiming to prevent criminal gangs from gaining a toe-hold in the Lawrence Township public schools, school district officials and police are teaming up to shut them out.    Gang activity, particularly at Lawrence High School, is of great concern to Schools Superintendent Max Riley — and…