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  • HILLSBOROUGH: At library, kids can learn about dinosaurs

    Hillsborough library program schedule    Mad Science presents two programs for kids on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Hillsborough Public Library, 379 South Branch Road.    In “Digging for Dinos” for ages 3-5 at 2 p.m., kids will be little paleontologists who learn about when dinosaurs lived, what they ate and how scientists know they existed. Kids…

  • JAMESBURG: Farmers market in full swing

    The Jamesburg Farmers Market was started in June 2008 with this year’s market officially started July 6. By Amy Batista, Special Writer    The Jamesburg Farmers Market was started in June 2008 with this year’s market officially started July 6.    ”We have only had three markets so far this season (with) the average number of visitors…

  • EAST WINDSOR: New gourmet ice cream shop opens

    EAST WINDSOR: New gourmet ice cream shop opens

    Scooper’s offers 27 flavors in family-oriented atmosphere By Amy Batista, Special Writer     Scooper’s Gourmet Ice Cream officially opened under new ownership May 3 in the Wawa Shopping Center at 104 Hickory Corner Road.     West Windsor residents Dawn Martin and Jayson Nardoza are the co-owners of the establishment.     “It’s totally new ownership,”…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Groups raise cash for plan crash victim

    Boy Scout Troup 10, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Cecelia’s Church in Dayton sponsored a pancake breakfast to benefit the Monticchio family of Monmouth Junction. By Ed Birch, Special Writer    Boy Scout Troup 10, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Cecelia’s Church in Dayton sponsored a pancake breakfast to benefit the Monticchio family of…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Firefighters will get new gear

    Community will get new garden; may see meetings broadcast By Amy Batista, Special Writer     The council unanimously approved the purchase of new gear for the fire department during its July 16 meeting.     East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 will receive new leather pull-on structural boots, fire helmets with face shields and…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       Two tools, valued at $31, were reported stolen from the Majeski Machine Co. on Spruce Street between 4:30 p.m. July 16 and 7 a.m. July 17. The thief broke two Plexiglas window panels and reached inside to take the tools. Damage was estimated at $150.    A vandal broke several windows on an abandoned building on…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: College students collect diplomas

    HILLSBOROUGH: College students collect diplomas

    Brianna Patane receives her doctoral degree from Quinnipiac University.

  • New Jersey Band Kites And Lightning Announces Debut Single, Summer and Fall Show Dates, Launches New Website

    New Jersey Band Kites And Lightning Announces Debut Single, Summer and Fall Show Dates, Launches New Website

    Kites And Lightning r-l: Chuck Dingerdissen. Jerry Kites, M. K. James, Tom Predmore

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Open space tax diversion to go to voters Nov. 5

    Township Committee authorizes ballot question By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Township voters will decide on the Nov. 5 ballot whether to allow up to 20 percent of future township open space tax money to go to build hiking trails, walking and hiking paths and even ballfields.       After hearing about a dozen people raise questions over…