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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Veterans come out for breakfast, parade

    HILLSBOROUGH: Veterans come out for breakfast, parade

    Rose Profita, left, dressed as Betsy Ross rides with Hillsborough Rockette Doris Bracht on the Rockettes float. Mary Buckshaw dressed as the Statue of Liberty rides in the truck behind them.

  • NEW HOPE: Helicopter aerial photography flyover scrubbed

       NEW HOPE — A previously announced low-altitude flyover of the New Hope-Lambertville (Route 202 Toll Bridge and vicinity by a camera-equipped helicopter has been scrubbed for today (May 30) due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced this morning.    The aerial-photograph flyover is now scheduled to take place tomorrow (May…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Two Democrats square off in 16th Assembly primary

    HILLSBOROUGH: Two Democrats square off in 16th Assembly primary

    By Charles Kim, Packet Media Group    Two Democrats are vying for nomination in the race for an Assembly seat in the 16th District.    Elementary art teacher Marie Corfield and Princeton Township Committeewoman Sue Nemeth will face-off for the party’s nod June 5.    The election will determine who goes up against GOP Assemblywoman Donna Simon in…

  • MANVILLE: Games keep seniors at play

    Senior Center schedule for week of May 31 Games keep seniors at play    The Manville Senior Center offers programs, food and activities on most weekdays at the center on South Third Avenue.    The Manville Recreation Department leads lightweight exercise on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15–10:45 a.m., and “walk and chair” exercise on Mondays and Wednesdays,…

  • 16th District: Dems square off in 16th primary

    16th District: Dems square off in 16th primary

    By Charles W. Kim, Packet Group    Two Democrats are vying for nomination in the race for an Assembly seat in the 16th District.    Elementary art teacher Marie Corfield of Flemington and Princeton Township Committeewoman Sue Nemeth will face-off for the party’s nod June 5.    The election will determine who goes up against GOP Assemblywoman Donna…

  • MANVILLE: Library Happenings column for week of May 31

    MANVILLE: Library Happenings column for week of May 31

       Display case: On display for the month of May is a superb collection of dolls by Gale Skirkanish. Also, the Christ the King School classes will show their creative art pieces this month with guidance from teacher Mrs. Minsavage. If you have a hobby or collection that you would like to exhibit in the display…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Summer reading club begins at library

       An adult summer reading club, with a theme of “Between the Covers,” kicks off Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m.    The club runs between June 18 and Sept. 4. On June 7, staff librarians will introduce the process of the Summer Reading Club, suggested reading and club prizes. Kathryn Weidener, a local storyteller, will tell…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Kids see theater from other side of lights

    Students get budget, control over a play By Peter Sclafani, Special Writer    Students of the Hillsborough High School Theatre program have complete charge of bringing five short plays to life tomorrow night, Friday.    From writing to directing, the students at HHS will take control of the stage for their last performance of the “Hopes and…

  • MANVILLE: Former mayor Zuza to receive ‘Spirit’ award

       Former Manville Mayor Lillian Zuza will receive a “Spirit of Somerset” award on Wednesday, June 13.    Ms Zuza will receive one of the “Spirit” awards for her work in government, along with former Bridgewater Township Mayor Patricia Flannery, former Montgomery Township Mayor and Committeewoman Louise Wilson, and — in memoriam — Assemblyman Peter J. Biondi…