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  • JMAESBURG: Borough marks 125 years

    JMAESBURG: Borough marks 125 years

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    JAMESBURG — Jamesburg officially became a borough in March 1887, making this month the 125th anniversary of the square-mile town.    The Jamesburg Historical Association website, www.jamesburghistory.com, has extensive information about the settlement and development of the community.    According to the site, before European settlement, the Leni Lenape occupied the area. The…

  • Cherry Valley Country Club Introduces Heralded New Chef
  • POLICE BLOTTER

       Lambertville City police reported:    — On March 14, Davon M. Marshall, 23, of Trenton, was stopped on North Main Street by Detective Michael Miloszar.    Mr. Marshall was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and was charged with possession and released pending a court appearance. Two traffic warrants were found — one out of…

  • NEW HOPE: LAEF action benefit coming Friday

    NEW HOPE: LAEF action benefit coming Friday

       NEW HOPE — The Lambertville Area Education Foundation (LAEF) will hold its 11th annual Auction and Benefit Party at the Eagle Fire Company Banquet Hall, New Hope, on Friday (March 24), beginning at 6 p.m.    The event will feature silent and live auctions, plus food and drink provided by area businesses.    Auction items will include…

  • MCCC Gallery Announces Winners of "Mercer County Artists 2012"

    MCCC Gallery Announces Winners of "Mercer County Artists 2012"

    Most art media are represented in the show, including oils, watercolors, charcoal, ceramics, handmade paper, acrylics and mixed media. By Tricia Fagan, MCCC Gallery Curator West Windsor, N.J. – The Gallery at Mercer County Community College announced the award winners for "Mercer County Artists 2012" at an Opening Reception Mar. 7. The exhibit, which runs…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Buchanan excited about opportunity

    Ravens lax coach has experience By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Jim Buchanan never saw a lacrosse game until he was a freshman at Kean University, and he showed his inexperience — and his football roots — in his first game.    ”I actually tackled a guy,” Buchanan said. “I remember looking up at the coach…

  • ‘Godspell’ is coming to Solebury church

    ‘Godspell’ is coming to Solebury church

    Pastor John Cordes shows his enthusiasm for the five performances of the musical, “Godspell,” which will be performed at Solebury United Methodist Church.

  • Canned Food Donations Collected Curbside Year-Round

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders             The economic recession has caused an unprecedented jump in the number of families and individuals turning to local food banks for assistance. As a result, food bank and food pantry supplies remain critically low.             Somerset County residents can help by putting canned goods in plastic bags at the…

  • Solebury School will feature Bess Rogers

       Solebury School will feature Brooklyn-based indie singer/songwriter Bess Rogers as a part of the school’s first annual Music Festival on March 24 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for $10. Call 215-862-5261 or e-mail [email protected] for ticket reservations.    The day before, on March 23, the Music Festival will be…