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  • Post Forum; Back to school

    What are you and your family doing to get ready for the first day of school? What are you and your family doing to get ready for the first day of school?

  • Flea markets, scarecrows on Main Street agenda

    Sold-out golf scramble scheduled for Sept. 12. By: Lea Kahn    The last strains of music in the popular summer program "Music in Weeden Park" have barely faded away from the final concert last week, but Lawrenceville Main Street is already gearing up for its fall activities.    Lawrenceville Main Street, which helps to promote the businesses…

  • Obituaries for week of Aug. 28

    Frank J. Pasquito    Frank J. Pasquito, 67, died Aug. 19 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.    Born in Lawrenceville, he was a lifelong resident.    He owned Frank J. Pasquito Builders Inc. of Lawrenceville, a prominent custom builder in the area for over 50 years.    A state National Guard veteran, he was a member American Legion…

  • Parents upset over bus route

    Washington Township parents concerned that bus route to Notre Dame High School will cause students to be late to school. By: Cynthia Koons    WASHINGTON — Some residents attended the Washington Township Board of Education meeting Tuesday to complain that the private school buses to Notre Dame High School would be running late this fall and…

  • New buses to get safety features

    New Millstone Township school buses come complete with flashing lights to ensure safety in morning fog. By: Sarah Winkelman    MILLSTONE — On some mornings, the fog in the township is so thick you can’t see more than a few feet in front of you. Some might say it’s denser then the infamous London fog.    Because…

  • Mapping error blamed for loss of funds

    Loss of federal funds will prevent students from receiving remedial math services in Northern Burlington regional school district. By: Eve Collins        MANSFIELD – Northern Burlington County Regional School officials say 65 students may not be getting the remedial math services they need this year because of the loss of $80,000 in federal funds that…

  • Mercer garden event features insects galore

    Fall festival will be held Sept. 7 at the Mercer County Home Compost Demonstration Site and Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township.    The Master Gardeners of Mercer County will hold a Fall Garden Festival featuring insects galore on Sept. 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the Mercer County Home Compost Demonstration Site and Gardens on…

  • Perceptions: An inbox of incredible information

    An amusing look at internet scams and spam. By: Steve Feitl    I received some rather exciting news last week — I won the lottery.    Now granted it wasn’t the national Mega Millions jackpot, but it still appears to be a rather substantial win for yours truly. I was informed via e-mail that I was the…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR, Aug. 28, 2003

    ‘Outrageous!’ To the editor:     Outrageous!    PNC Bank is using our college students to sidestep the National Do Not Call List. On the left as you enter the Hopewell Branch is a table enticing students to enter a drawing with a first prize of "a $500 gift certificate at the college bookstore of your choice"…