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  • LAWRENCE: No surprises in primary results

    There were no surprises in Tuesday’s mostly uncontested Democratic and Republican primaries, as Lawrence Township voters followed their counterparts both countywide and statewide. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    There were no surprises in Tuesday’s mostly uncontested Democratic and Republican primaries, as Lawrence Township voters followed their counterparts both countywide and statewide.    The vote tally reflects…

  • MANSFIELD: Field Day to mark 75 years

    The community is hosting its 75th consecutive Field Day this Saturday, June 8    MANSFIELD — The community is hosting its 75th consecutive Field Day this Saturday, June 8.    The parade is scheduled to begin 11 a.m. There will be two bands performing in the park following the parade, a local youth band — MERCK —and…

  • LAWRENCE: Little League

    May 20 and May 29 games. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer First Choice Bank vs. Doherty Painting    First Choice Bank defeated Doherty Painting 10-5 on May 20, as Colin D’Angelo picked up the pitching win by striking out 6. Nick Cuiffreda and Liam Smith each had two hits and doubled, while Jayson O’Connell chipped in…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: June 6

    Fri., June 7    Sing Along with Miss Amy, is music program offered for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. The branch is located at 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Online registration begins on May 24. For more information call (609)…

  • MEETING CALENDAR: June 6

    Thurs., June 6    Upper Freehold Township Committee, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 314 Route 539, Cream Ridge. Mon., June 10    Millstone Board of Education, 7 p.m. Millstone Township Middle School Media Center, 5 Dawson Court.    Roosevelt Borough Council, 7 p.m., Borough Hall, 33 North Rochdale Avenue. Tues., June 11    Allentown Borough Council, 7 p.m., Municipal Building,…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Board opposes arbitration bill

    Law would provide tenure-like protection to non-teaching staff by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ROBBINSVILLE — The Robbinsville Township Board of Education formally signaled their opposition to legislation that would provide tenure-like protection for non- teaching staff if it becomes law.     The board voiced its opposition through a resolution, which was unanimously passed at the…

  • ALLENTOWN: Arrest made in 2011 case

    Suspect arrested in Newark two years after double shooting, stabbing by James McEvoy, Managing Editor ALLENTOWN — A Hamilton Township man was apprehended May 16 in connection with charges stemming from a two-year old double shooting and stabbing that took place in the borough.    Brieon Thurston, 31, whose last known address was 106 Hollywood Drive…

  • MANSFIELD: Cops keep fleet fresh

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    MANSFIELD — The committee unanimously approved the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department on May 22.    The new 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will replace a patrol vehicle that was involved in a motor vehicle accident in December 2012, Lieutenant Eric Campbell told The Register-News Friday.    ”After the accident,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Thuy Anh Le won’t seek second term

    There will be no contested races in Hillsborough’s first fall vote for school board candidates By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    School board member Thuy Anh Le won’t seek a second term on the township Board of Education.    She declined to file a petition by Tuesday’s deadline. Two other incumbents, Greg Gillette and board President Thomas…