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  • Police: Robber nabbed nearly one year later

    Police: Robber nabbed nearly one year later

        EAST WINDSOR — Police have charged a Newark man for the robbery of a township store after he was able to allude law enforcement for nearly one year.     The Newark Police Department Fugitive Task Force captured the man who stole $14,741at gun point from the Welsh Farms Convenience Store, according to a release…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Eagle Scout’s stage project gets approval

    HIGHTSTOWN: Eagle Scout’s stage project gets approval

    Scouts showcase solidarity for borough teenager By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Ryan Lanphear, 17, was all smiles after the Borough Council unanimously approved his Eagle Scout project to build a community stage at Association Park.    Prior to the vote, Councilwoman Selena Bibens said, “I am 100 percent behind this,” which caused a roaring…

  • WILMINGTON: Jersey Bandits unites for win at Pony Nationals

    WILMINGTON: Jersey Bandits unites for win at Pony Nationals

    While in the Pike Creek area of Wilmington, Del., Alyssa Korch, of Bordentown, looks on as her teammates of the Jersey Bandits battle in the Pony Nationals on July 13. (Photo by Jen Samuel)

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Eagle Scout’s stage project gets approval

    HIGHTSTOWN: Eagle Scout’s stage project gets approval

    Hightstonian Ryan Lanphear looks on as Mayor Steven Kirson prepares to sign the 17-year-old’s Eagle Scout project into fruition on Monday. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Community comes out in force

    HIGHTSTOWN: Community comes out in force

    East Windsor resident David Patton, committee chair of Boy Scout Troop 59, addresses the Borough Council on Monday during one of the mostly highly attended council meetings in Hightstown’s history. (Photo by Jen Samuel)

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Music shows require zoning OK

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Musical performances may be coming to Lambertville soon, city officials said after Monday night’s City Council meeting.    To make that possible, a variance from the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment will be needed.    Crystal Lawton, zoning board secretary, said Tuesday that the Bridge Street Foundation, owner of the…

  • SPRINGFIELD: Farmers support the troops with triumph

    SPRINGFIELD: Farmers support the troops with triumph

    Wayne Taylor drives a John Deere model A tractor while pulling the Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association’s “Salute to our Troops” float. (Photo by Deirdre Ryan, www.deirdreryan.com)

  • EAST WINDSOR: Twin Rivers Day returns

    EAST WINDSOR: Twin Rivers Day returns

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    EAST WINDSOR — Several hundred people came out to take part in the annual Twin Rivers Day on July 15.    It was hosted by the Twin Rivers Community Trust next to the Twin Rivers Library on an open field along Abbington Drive from noon to 5 p.m.    ”It’s just something…

  • WILMINGTON: Jersey Bandits unites for win at Pony Nationals

    WILMINGTON: Jersey Bandits unites for win at Pony Nationals

    The Jersey Bandits gather on the mound after playing in the 10U Pony Nationals tournament last weekend, from left: front row, No. 22 Lindsey Warick of South Brunswick; No. 19 Jessica Stadler of South Brunswick; No. 27 Samantha Einstein of Cream Ridge; No. 1 Eleanor Dunlevy of Bordentown; Head Coach John Ryan of Bordentown; middle…