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  • Hopewell cruises to sixth win

    Field hockey By: Jim Green    Hopewell Valley Central High School field hockey coach Jami Taranto knows she has a strong team. But she’s not interested in embarrassing other squads to prove it.    That is why she pulled in the reigns during the Lady Bulldogs’ 5-0 victory over winless Nottingham on Tuesday at CHS, playing backups…

  • Absentee ballot deadline for Nov. 4 is Oct. 28

       The League of Women Voters of Hopewell Valley reminds area residents that Absentee Ballot applications are still available for registered voters who are unable to vote in the general election on Nov. 4.    Mailed absentee applications for Mercer County residents must be received by the county clerk in Trenton by Oct. 28, the application deadline.…

  • The John Pinette Diet

    One of the top draws in the comedy circuit, John Pinette comes to the Stress Factory Oct. 16-18. By: Jim Boyle John Pinette performs at the Stress Factory, Oct. 16 to 18.    About a year-and-a-half ago, stand-up comic John Pinette perched atop a stool in a malt shop located on a deck of a cruise…

  • Oct. 9, 4:55 p.m.: California dreaming and ranting

    Some thoughts on the left coast revolution. By: Hank Kalet    Peter H. King offered the best take I could find yesterday on the mayhem in California that resulted in Arnold Schwarzenegger becoming governor. In his Los Angeles Times column, he explains it this way:    "The recall campaign can be seen as one more manifestation of…

  • Chief’s charges downgraded

    Criminal charges brought against suspended Bordentown City Police Chief Castagna lessened by Burlington County prosecutors. By: Scott Morgan    Burlington County prosecutors last week downgraded criminal charges against suspended Bordentown City police Chief Phillip Castagna stemming from domestic violence allegations made this summer.    On July 30, the City Commission indefinitely suspended Chief Castagna without pay after…

  • Colts survive early scare

    Win easily after spotting Bound Brook 12 points By: John E. Powers        Bound Brook’s Devon Baker had returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and the Knights had tacked on another touchdown to take a 12-0 lead. Would the Manville Colts Pop Warner team’s dream season be ruined – by of all teams, Bound…

  • School construction should begin in 60 days

    Bids awarded for Lawrenceville Elementary School. By: Lea Kahn    Having broken ground ceremonially last month, Lawrence Township school district officials expect the real construction work on the Ben Franklin and Lawrenceville elementary schools’ projects to begin within 60 days.    A $4.3 million contract was awarded last month for the Lawrenceville Elementary School addition and renovation…

  • Pupils anticipate visit by police recruits

    Watch for police cadets helping out at Weston and Roosevelt schools By: Beth Kressel    A few extra helpers — 29 to be exact — will be assisting Weston and Roosevelt school students to cross streets on the way to school from Tuesday (Oct. 14) to Oct. 24.    The Careful Crossings Program, where Somerset Police Academy…

  • Blawenburg Day celebration set

    By: Paul Sisolak    MONTGOMERY — The first "Blawenburg Day" will be held Saturday at Blawenburg Reformed Church.    The event, expected to become an annual event, marks the 150th anniversary of the Blawenburg Village Preschool located on the church grounds at 424 Route 518. It will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.    A…