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  • First-aiders seek help

    Three squads look for new volunteers. By: Brian Shappell    Kendall Park resident Jim Cooper has the answer for those asking the question "how can we help" those affected by the attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon — volunteer.    Although all emergency calls are answered, members of first aid and rescue squads are finding…

  • DISPATCHES: Community supporting Sept. 11 fund

    "The stories are pretty remarkable and they say a lot about people who live and work in this community." By: Hank Kalet    South Brunswick is showing its generous side.    It has been only a week since we announced the formation of the South Brunswick Sept. 11 Community Fund, and the money is rolling in.    As…

  • Work to keep violence out of our homes

    EDITORIAL: During this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, help fight violence    Tonight, in the jury assembly room of the Somerset County Courthouse, a solemn ceremony will be held as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.    The ceremony includes a reading of the names of 18 county residents who have died as a result of domestic violence.…

  • One at a Time

    The Theatre Guild of New Jersey offers local playwrights, actors and directors a chance to display their talent during the Fall Festival of New Plays in Yardley, Pa., Oct. 13-28. By: Jodi Thompson Skip Wiese, left, and Howard Matter in the Theatre Guild of New Jersey production, Last Tale. Staff photos by Frank Wojciechowski    They…

  • Township may waive fee for water meter

    The meter would allow residents who are hooked up to the ELSA system and rely on a well for their water to receive a consumption-based sewer bill. By: Lea Kahn    Township officials plan to waive the permit fee for the installation of water meters for property owners who are hooked up to the Ewing-Lawrence Sewerage…

  • Local Elks lodge serves upmore than good food

    Monthly breakfasts and other events help local youth By:Krzysztof Scibiorski    Eric Nivison, a sixth-grader at Hillsborough Middle School, has gone to summer camp for the last three years.    That, by itself, might not seem unusual, but 11-year-old Eric is not your typical camper. He has severe cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, but thanks to…

  • School boards plan a PHS Q&A

    Parents will have a chance to question Princeton representatives face to face to find out about Princeton High School. By: Melissa Morgan    A few special guests will join the Cranbury school board meeting next week.    Members of the Princeton Regional school board will join with members of the Cranbury school board, Cranbury residents and parents…

  • Attempt to break record falls short

    About 350 people tried to break the bunny-hopping world record, which, sadly, still stands at 1,230. By: Lea Kahn About 350 people attmpt to break the bunny-hopping world record at Community Day at Village Park. Staff photo by Lea Kahn    Sunday afternoon’s attempt to break the Guinness World Book of Records for the largest group…

  • HoVal school briefs

    Hopewell auction Nov. 3 Hopewell Elementary auction Saturday    Don’t miss the opportunity to take home a piece of genuine Americana from the Hopewell Elementary School Auction, Saturday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.    A $5 entrance fee at the door gives attendees access to both the silent and live auction and refreshments.    In addition to the…