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  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Local races begin

    Jersey holds its primary election By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    Voters cast ballots on Tuesday during the New Jersey primary election.    After the voting districts across the state closed 8 p.m. June 4, the Burlington County clerk’s office released the unofficial results.    In Burlington County, the 2013 primary election brought out 18 percent of registered…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township authorizes its biannual dog canvass

    You may greet a survey taker at your door    Dog owners will be paid a visit this summer, as Hillsborough Township conducts its annual dog license canvassing until Aug. 15.    Four part-time employees will go door-to-door asking residents, “Do you have a dog?” Owners of non-licensed dogs will receive information about how to register their…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: Week of June 6

    By Peg Dotson, Guest Columnist    Roebling Garden Club has been accepting donation for geraniums to be placed at the Roebling Circle in memory or in honor of loved ones for a donation of $5 per plant.    Jimmie Folmer has donated in memory of Louis Folmer, Steve Campano, The Eichinger and the Cesaretti families.    Michael and…

  • PLUMSTED: Board may explore solar panels

    by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Board of Education took the first steps to pursue solar panels for New Egypt High School.    Two resolutions were passed unanimously to amend the district’s long range facilities plan and submit an application to the Department of Education.    While the preliminary steps were take at…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: School’s ‘Beauty and Beast’ nominated for Rising Star awards

    Four nomination received, but not a big prize By Kelly Velocci, Packet Media Group    Theatergoers who walked through the front doors of Hillsborough High School in March to see the student production of “Beauty and the Beast” were transported into a lantern-lit forest.    Surrounded by pine trees and logs, hand-painted tarps hung from the walls…

  • MILLSTONE: School security upgrades approved

    Work on primary, elementary school entrances may begin in the fall by James McEvoy, Managing Editor MILLSTONE — District officials are moving forward with security upgrades including a new pair of secure doors at Millstone Elementary and Primary schools.    The Millstone Board of Education approved submitting the projects to the state Department of Education at…

  • PLUMSTED: New high school principal appointed

    PLUMSTED: New high school principal appointed

    The Plumsted Township Board of Education has tapped Gene Mosley to serve as the next principal of New Egypt High School. Staff photo by James McEvoy.

  • MANSFIELD: Recalling veterans’ sacrifice

    MANSFIELD: Recalling veterans’ sacrifice

    Batista Lt. Col. Dean Owens shakes hands with members of Boy Scout Troop 45.  Photo by Amy Batista

  • MANVILLE: Youth trip gets boost from Knights of Columbus

    MANVILLE: Youth trip gets boost from Knights of Columbus

    The local Knights of Columbus will give $1,000 to help youngsters attend a rally in 2014 in Maryland. From left in front are Angelika Stefanik, Suzanne Hlinka (both of Whitehouse), Nicholle Swindell (Manville) and advisor Glen Sedar. In back are Grand Knight Robert Newman, left, and treasurer Julius Tulner. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)