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  • POLICE BLOTTER: Week of Dec. 7

    East Windsor    A 13-year-old, of Princeton Arms West, was charged with weapons offenses and aggravated assault 8:18 a.m. Nov. 28.Four Kreps School students reported being shot by paintballs as they walked to school through the Princeton Arms apartments, police said. Investigation revealed the juvenile responsible for shooting at students from an open window in his…

  • MANSFIELD: Northern Burlington teacher wins national award

    MANSFIELD: Northern Burlington teacher wins national award

    Northern Burlington County Middle School agriscience teacher Robin McLean is awarded Teacher of the Year on Nov. 28 in Atlanta, Georgia, by the Association for Career and Technical Education. (Courtesy photo)

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough mulls trailers, modules for its municipal offices

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Amidst the many complications keeping the borough from proceeding with its plans to relocate its temporary administrative offices, there is a clamor among residents and council members alike that seems to keep resounding, “What’s taking so long?”    Borough administration is in the Public Works building on Bank Street…

  • Goods still sought for Sandy victims

    Emily Johnson of Tuckerton Beach To the editor:    As I drive home every day to Tuckerton Beach from the Roebling School in Florence, I am constantly reminded of what life is like for my fellow neighbors and friends post Superstorm Sandy. Many people are picking the pieces up and starting to find normalcy again. The…

  • HONOR ROLL: Florence teens recognized for success

       The Florence Township Memorial High School recently announced the students who earned Honor Roll during the first marking period of the 2012-13 academic year.    These students listed in the Principal’s List per grade earned straight A marks during the first marking period. Principal’s List Freshmen    Randolff Carpenter, Julia Craig, Evelyn Giordano and Sefa Ocak.*** Honor…

  • BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Week of Dec. 6

    Fri., Dec. 7    Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, holiday performance by Suzzy & Maggie Roche of The Roches, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets, visit www.mancavenj.com. Sat., Dec. 8    The Women’s Society of the First Baptist Church of Bordentown, sponsoring trip to American Music Theatre Christmas Show…

  • MANSFIELD: Author shares perseverance

    MANSFIELD: Author shares perseverance

    Last Friday, author Dan Gutman reads to Mansfield Township Elementary School students letters of rejection he received from publishing companies. He encouraged youngsters not to give up. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • FLORENCE AND ROEBLING NEWS: Week of Dec. 6

    By Peg Dotson, Guest Columnist    Riverbank Charter School of Excellence will be hosting information sessions for interested families at  9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. Open enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year began Dec. 1.    Call 609-499- 4321 for information.    The Roebling Scouts are once again having their wreath, poinsettia and grave blanket sale.    Contact Diane…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Week of Dec. 6

    By Nancy Mrzljak, Guest Columnist    The Chesterfield Township Historical Society Holiday Open House will be held 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Historical Society’s headquarters at 2 Front Street, Crosswicks.    Celebrate this joyful season by making your own unique holiday centerpiece with seasonal greens and decorations, and sharing traditional holiday refreshments…