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  • MONROE: Crash sends two to hospital

    MONROE: Crash sends two to hospital

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    MONROE — A two-car collision at the intersection of Schoolhouse and Nathaniel roads Dec. 27 sent two unidentified 18-year-old women to the hospital, according to police.    Police said the accident took place at 12:18 p.m. Dec. 27 when Kotoe K. Noa, 29, of Monroe was traveling east on Schoolhouse…

  • MONROE: Make-A-Wish hosts Macy’s ‘Believe Campaign’

    MONROE: Make-A-Wish hosts Macy’s ‘Believe Campaign’

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    MONROE — Make-A-Wish New Jersey hosted its first “Yes, Virginia” viewing party in celebration of Macy’s 5th Annual “Believe Campaign” at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place on Dec. 15.    ”This castle was built for our wish children and this was an opportunity to share a special day with…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Ending Autism myths

    Medical trio heads to Ghana By Lea Kahn, Special writer    In Ghana, some people believe that an autistic child must have been possessed by the devil. Or maybe it’s the parents’ fault if their child is withdrawn and does not communicate with others.    Lawrence resident Lorell Levy set out to change those perceptions during a…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Leaders split over Good Samaritan Act

       BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — New Jersey’s Good Samaritan Act may offer immunity to witnesses of drug overdoses who report the overdose to authorities.    However, the Bordentown Township Committee has made it clear that the bill does not yet address some major concerns regarding deterrence and public safety.    The presumption behind the Good Samaritan Act is that…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City Hall sidewalks contract is approved

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — A contract for installation of sidewalks at City Hall was approved by the Lambertville City Council at its Dec. 27 meeting, Clerk Cindy Ege said.    Under a resolution adopted Dec. 27 meeting, a $5,675 contract with Steve Williamson Home Improvements for the installation of sidewalks at City Hall…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Police Beat

    Police blotter items from Robbinsville and Allentown Allentown    Gregory Lawrence, 48, of Trenton, was charged with driving while suspended after a motor vehicle stop on Route 526 at 8:25 p.m. on Dec. 13, police said.    Patrolman Richard Lerche also discovered Mr. Lawrence had a warrant for his arrest from Lawrenceville for failure to appear in…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Community bids farewell as librarian retires

    HIGHTSTOWN: Community bids farewell as librarian retires

    Librarian branch manager Linda Cholewiak (center) is bid farewell by the Husaini family, of East Windsor, during a reception held Dec. 27. Kaneeze Husaini (right) brought her children, from left, KanMehdi, 15, Ali, 13, Haider, 11, to say good-bye. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • MERCER COUNTY: United Way defends cuts to area agencies

    MERCER COUNTY: United Way defends cuts to area agencies

    Better Beginnings and Rise among eight nonprofit groups impacted By Lea Kahn, Packet Media Group ‘The loss of this funding greatly impacts the ability of Rise to deliver essential services.’ – Leslie Koppel of Rise    Combined reductions in funding of nearly $419,000, spread across eight nonprofit groups that receive money from the United Way of…

  • MANSFIELD: Committee decries Millennium Building work

    Members cite errors, inaccurate construction, a broken mechanical valve and increased cost By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer    MANSFIELD — There’s been a few construction slip-ups at the new municipal complex and the town might be paying extra to fix some of them.    Frustrations mounted when the Township Committee, on Dec. 27, addressed construction errors that…