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  • Jamesburg School District struggling with high school tuition

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    As the Monroe and Jamesburg school districts prepare their budgets simultaneously, the way in which Jamesburg will pay for tuition to Monroe Township High School remains uncertain.    If passed, the total tentative operating budget for the Jamesburg School District for the 2012-13 school year would be $13,036,465 with a total tax…

  • Come out and see!

    SHR baseball teams and Booster Club Heidi Smiegocki , Nick Scamuffa, West Amwell     The players and Booster Club of the SHR baseball teams would like to thank all of the local businesses, individuals and families who contributed to our SHR Baseball Field Renovations Project that started in the fall 2011.    The 2011-12 sponsors are:…

  • Mercer County Community College to Honor Four at “Spring Into Student Success” April 2

    By Saveria Symons, Public Information Coordinator WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — The Foundation Board of Mercer County Community College will honor four of the college’s community supporters at “Spring Into Student Success!” the 2012 annual fundraiser set for April 2 at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. All proceeds will provide scholarships and other critical financial support for MCCC…

  • CRANBURY: Monroe artist TO exhibit at Gourgaud Gallery

    CRANBURY: Monroe artist TO exhibit at Gourgaud Gallery

    Mary Ellen Brennan’s works will be on display through April at the Gourgaud Gallery. Above is Cranbury Farm.

  • Writers and Artists Invited to Submit Work for Mercer County Literary Journal; Sponsorship Opportunities Available

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J.  –  Area writers and artists are invited to submit their work for possible inclusion in Kelsey Review 2012, a Mercer County literary journal published annually by Mercer County Community College.  The review accepts short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction essays, excerpts of novels, black and white line drawings (suitable for digital…

  • ‘Godspell’ is coming to Solebury church

    ‘Godspell’ is coming to Solebury church

       Solebury United Methodist Church is bringing the well-known musical, “Godspell,” to the New Hope/Solebury area through a new outreach program.    ”We realize that we do ministry in context,” John Cordes, pastor of Solebury United Methodist Church, said.    ”For us, the context of our church is a community that is steeped in the arts. Realizing that…

  • STOCKTON: School budget plan means lower taxes

    Public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Stockton Borough School    STOCKTON — The Stockton Borough School Board of Education will vote Monday on a 2012-13 school budget that would reduce local taxes by 2 percent.    This would mean a savings of about $25 for the average Stockton homeowner. The proposed tax levy…

  • 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