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  • EAST WINDSOR: Memorial service set for Princeton squad member

    By Philip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group    The month will mark one year since Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad member Michael Kenwood, of East Windsor, died in an attempted water rescue during Hurricane Irene.    Family and friends will gather at a memorial service scheduled for 11 a.m. at Greenway Meadows Park on Aug. 28,…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Drinking water not so clean in July

    By Christina Whittington, Special Writer     HIGHTSTOWN — A routine test done last month revealed trace amounts of coliform bacteria in the borough’s drinking water.    According to a notification on this matter on the borough’s website, Hightstown routinely monitors the water system for coliform bacteria.    And in July, it found some.    ”During the month of July,…

  • FLORENCE: Roebling salon makes the cut

    By Julie Asher, Special Writer    FLORENCE — Nestled in the heart of historic Roebling is Highlights Hair Salon at 35 Fourth Ave.    This neighborhood shop’s services feature haircuts, color, highlights, lowlights, permanents, relaxers, updos, hair extensions and facial waxing.    Products include such names as Framesi hair color from Italy, Lakme hair color from Spain and…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township to apply for 200K housing rehab grant

    By Christina Whittington, Special Writer    EAST WINDSOR — At the Aug. 7 Township Council meeting, Mayor Janice Mironov reported that the town is filing for a Small Cities Community Development Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for up to $200,000.    This grant provides financial assistance to low and moderate income families to…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Police: Man robs TD Bank in East Windsor

    EAST WINDSOR: Police: Man robs TD Bank in East Windsor

    The East Windsor Police Department responds to TD Bank on Route 571 on Aug. 9 for a reported robbery. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • MANSFIELD: Northern Burlington 9U team presents winning season

    MANSFIELD: Northern Burlington 9U team presents winning season

    What a game! The 9U boys of Northern Burlington display their second place hats won while vying for the State Championship at the Cal Ripken Southern New Jersey State Tournament this past July. From left are: first row, Marco Mannino, Carson Wehner, Mitchell Hughes, Brad Thomas, Joey Feig; second row, Josh Foley, Nick Wolverton, Ryan…

  • MANSFIELD: Northern Burlington 9U team presents winning season

    MANSFIELD: Northern Burlington 9U team presents winning season

    Northern Burlington 9U district boys baseball team celebrates winning the Cal Ripken District 1 Championship earlier this summer. From left are: front row, Mitchell Hughes, Marco Mannino, Carson Wehner; second row, Andrew Bressler, Nick Wolverton, Brandon Miccio, T.J. Dwyer, Brad Thomas, Joey Feig, Ryan Ulisse, Josh Foley, Nick Meduri; third row, coach Colby Bressler, Manager…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Tavern on the Lake stays busy

    HIGHTSTOWN: Tavern on the Lake stays busy

    Megan Burkhardt, of Toms River, stands between two sailors, Brice Behringer, of Huntsville, Alabama, and Alex Shaw, of Syracuse, New York, while partaking in a $2 beer special at Tavern on the Lake this past Tuesday. (Photo by Jen Samuel)

  • College students urged to vote

       As college students prepare for the start of a new academic year, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello reminds them not to delay requesting a vote-by-mail ballot for the upcoming presidential election.    College students are urged to apply now to vote by mail if they don’t plan on returning home to vote in November. The…