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  • LAMBERTVILLE: ‘Sandy’ did not dampen city’s Halloween Parade

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Hurricane Sandy’s visit to Lambertville didn’t stop the Halloween Parade. The children, parents and community members met in the All-Purpose Room of the Lambertville Public School where people of all ages participated in a parade of costumes in front of the judges.    Hey! Scooby Doo! You rule!    That’s…

  • MANVILLE: Sandy can’t scare Halloween away

    MANVILLE: Sandy can’t scare Halloween away

    Lines of children dressed and paraded through the firehouse, collecting candy along the way, Monday night at a postponed Halloween celebration. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • HILLSBOROUGH: After big storm, life returning to semblance of normal

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Warming center: The Hillsborough Municipal Building is open from 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. as a warming center at least today and Friday. Further need will be reevaluated Friday.    Water: Distribution is also available at the health department in the municipal complex between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.    Gasoline: Odd-even gas…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Suraci, Burchette easily win Township Committee seats

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor     Republicans kept complete control of the Township Committee by re-electing current mayor Carl Suraci and welcoming his newcomer running mate, Greg Burchette, on Tuesday.     The GOP easily outdistanced two Democrats, Michael Goldberg and James Farley, and an independent, Judd Mandel, for two three- year terms.     Republicans hold…

  • MANVILLE: Sandy can’t scare Halloween away

    MANVILLE: Sandy can’t scare Halloween away

    Dressed as Buzz Lightyear is Gavin Castro, with his dad, Jeffry, dressed as Woody. (Photos by Mary Ellen Day)

  • MANVILLE: Knights of Columbus check check to Arc

    By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer     Manville Area Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 6573 presented the Association of Retarded Citizens in Manville with a $921.50 donation Friday afternoon. Members Andy Hando and Tony Scarpantonio and Grand Knight Robert Neuman presented a check to Lauren Panarella, the executive director.     The donation was raised…

  • Dream Wedding Giveaway Contest for US Military Couple

    By Kimberly Bronsky For Immediate Release OPERATION: TIE THE KNOT VENUS JEWELERS TO MAKE MILITARY COUPLE’S DREAM A REALITY SOMERSET Nj., November 6, 2012 — Venus Jewelers announced today its partnership with local businesses and the charitable organization Operation Jersey Cares to give away a beautiful designer diamond engagement ring and ultimate dream-wedding package, to…

  • MANVILLE: Former resident aches for borough when storm hit

    To the editor:     About two years ago I submitted an article that was published in your paper. I stated that I moved out of Manville in 1988. While working for the borough street department during the summers, I had the task of helping flood victims from Hurricane Doria.     I am saddened by the…

  • MCCC Theatre Program Announces New Dates for Fall Productions

    MCCC Theatre Program Announces New Dates for Fall Productions

    By Wendy Humphrey Fine literature is the theme of the fall season for Theatre and Dance students at Mercer County Community College (MCCC), as students present memorable performances over three weekends in November and December. Shows take place at the Studio Theatre, located next to Kelsey Theatre on the college’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old…