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  • HIGHTSTOWN: Peddie kicks off its sesquicentennial

        Peddie School will install its 16th headmaster on Saturday, Sept. 21 during a campus celebration that also marks the school’s 150th anniversary.    Peter A. Quinn was unanimously appointed headmaster by the Peddie Board of Trustees beginning in the 2013-14 school year. His appointment was a homecoming to Peddie, where he served as a…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: September 20

    Hamilton    Police investigated a criminal mischief incident Sept. 6 in the 600 block of Klockner Road.    In addition, police investigated thefts in the 300 block of Edinburg Road, in the 500 block of Route 130 and on Patterson Avenue. Police also investigated an auto burglary in the 4100 block of South Broad Street.    There were…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings maul East Brunswick Bears 42-7

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings maul East Brunswick Bears 42-7

    Ed Birch photo. Amir Johnson running for touchdown.

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Celebrate Highlands water, history and culture

    by Michele Byers Water — clean and plentiful — is a luxury we New Jerseyans often take for granted.    But as those who follow national and world news know, abundant drinking water is in heavy dispute in many places.    Almost six million residents of this state we’re in depend on the Highlands for their water.…

  • ALLENTOWN: Elementary school playground refurbished

    ALLENTOWN: Elementary school playground refurbished

    Allentown’s Newell Elementary School has a refurbished playground thanks to another project in the Upper Freehold Regional School District costing less than anticipated by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — Allentown’s Newell Elementary School has a refurbished playground thanks to another project in the Upper Freehold Regional School District costing less than anticipated.    The playground…

  • PHOTO: Hitching a ride

    PHOTO: Hitching a ride

    Hamilton residents enjoy a tractor ride during the annual Septemberfest event Sept. 15 at Veterans Park. Staff photo by James McEvoy

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER

    By Nancy Mrzljak    The Chesterfield Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary Hoagie Sale orders are being taken. Be sure to pre-order.    Hoagies are $6 each. Each purchase comes with a bag of chips. Pickup is after 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Chesterfield Hose Firehouse at 300 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road (Route 528) in Chesterfield.    Make checks payable…

  • MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    Maryann Lozak with Peanut. Photo by Mary Ellen Day

  • MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    MANVILLE: Blessing of the animals

    Father Ken Ellis blesses Ruby the parrot with owner Sharon Kechula on Saturday at Holy Ghost Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church. Photo by Mary Ellen Day