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  • Petite Powerhouse Earns Title of National Champion

    Petite Powerhouse Earns Title of National Champion

    By Diane Hasili Michelle Arias captured a big title this week, “2013 U.S. Judo Federation Junior National Champion” in the 48kg women’s division. All the more amazing in that the big title was claimed by a petite 5’2” woman in what has historically been a “man’s sport.” Those at the YWCA Princeton where Arias trains…

  • MANVILLE: Church summer camp rides into the West

    MANVILLE: Church summer camp rides into the West

    Counselor Olivia Smutek shows off cow cupcakes made for snacks.

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS

    By Peg Dotson    The Parish of Saints Francis and Clare will hold its annual American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 3 to 8 p.m. in McGrath Hall in the Riverbank Charter School, located on Hornberger Avenue in Roebling.     To make an appointment, call Candida Taylor at 609-558-6740 or self-register…

  • Bike clubs to check out Hunterdon’s landscapes

    Biking Day at the Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market at Dvoor Farm    Hunterdon Land Trust in partnership with HART and author Michael Heffler will host a second annual Biking Day at the Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, Dvoor Farm, Route 12 Circle, 111 Mine St., Flemington, on July 21.    Bike rides start at 8:30 a.m.…

  • PLUMSTED: Municipal budget delayed
  • Ocean County holds annual fair

    Ocean County holds annual fair

    Fair held in Berkeley Township from July 9-14 Photos by Rebecca Nowalski

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: City bids farewell to longtime clerk

    BORDENTOWN CITY: City bids farewell to longtime clerk

    Photo by Amy Batista City Clerk Patricia Ryan (center) poses with her family during the commissioners meeting July 8 in which she was recognized for her service to the city.

  • PLAINSBORO: Kids turn it up this summer

    PLAINSBORO: Kids turn it up this summer

    Camp registration open PLAINSBORO —Imagine over 500 children singing at the top of their lungs and dancing along to music with lights flashing and laughter erupting from every corner of the room.    Each year the Princeton Alliance Church (PAC) offers kids in Plainsboro and surrounding communities a fun and energetic day camp experience.    This free…

  • LAWRENCE: Council drops $25 fee for bulk items pickup

    Township Council agreed Tuesday night to withdraw an annual $25 fee — charged to each residential unit that has curbside trash collection — for the pickup of bulk items that won’t fit inside the By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Township Council agreed Tuesday night to withdraw an annual $25 fee — charged to each residential…