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  • For good cause, Lambertville and New Hope mayors are betting on game

    Football at New Hope-Solebury    David Del Vecchio, mayor of the City of Lambertville, announced Tuesday that he has placed a bet with Larry Keller, mayor of New Hope, regarding the football game between South Hunterdon Regional High School and New Hope-Solebury High School.    Both mayors have pledged a contribution to the Delaware Valley Food Pantry…

  • IRS Money Saver Reminder: Home Energy Credits Still Available for 2011

    By Gregg Semanick, IRS NJ Spokesperson The IRS reminds homeowners that they still have time this year to make energy-saving and green-energy home improvements and qualify for either of two home energy credits. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit is aimed at homeowners installing energy efficient improvements such as insulation, new windows and furnaces. The credit…

  • CMA Gives Thanks Through HomeFront Food Drive

    CMA Gives Thanks Through HomeFront Food Drive

    By Meghan Higgins FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Meghan Higgins Creative Marketing Alliance (609) 297-2215 [email protected]   CMA Gives Thanks Through HomeFront Food Drive   Eight Baskets Donated to Benefit Mercer County Families   PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ – November 23, 2011 – In a continuing effort to give back to the community, Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA),…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Senior Corner, week of Nov. 24

    CHAPTER A    Chapter A meets the first Thursday of the month in the municipal complex. We are open to new members.    Doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing you time to review the trips we offer. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. Coffee and doughnuts are served at meeting’s end.    Dick Meier is our president; you…

  • Diocese of Metuchen hosts talk about the birth of Jesus Christ

    By Erin Friedlander PISCATAWAY – The Diocese of Metuchen will continue its eight-part adult faith formation series with a talk this Advent season on What the Bible Says About the Birth of Jesus Christ. Msgr. William Benwell, Vicar General of the diocese, will present the third session of the series on December 15. In his…

  • ALLENTOWN: Fashion forward

    ALLENTOWN: Fashion forward

    High school senior with designer dreams hones skills on the job By Jenna Kunze, Staff Writer    ALLENTOWN — Armed with raw talent, determination and an incredible opportunity, Allentown High School student and designer Mike Oliu, 18, is already one step ahead of the majority of his fellow seniors.    Through his participation in senior practicum, a…

  • MANVILLE: GOP confab to fill Assembly, freeholder seats

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    County Republican insiders will meet next Tuesday night to choose an assemblyman and a county freeholder.    About 400 county committee members are eligible to convene at 7 p.m. at the Manville VFW to settle succession questions following the death of Assemblyman Peter Biondi, of Hillsborough, on Nov. 10.    The first…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Robots made of Lego pieces compete to crowd’s roar

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Students who are the next generation of robot-makers competed Saturday in a “Lego League” tournament at Hillsborough High School.    In comparison to the high-school-aged club, “Lego League” teams are made up of intermediate and middle school youngsters who program snap-together pieces onto the metal robot superstructure in a kit provided…

  • Letters: Thank you Allentown voters

    From: Stu Fierstein, Mike Schumacher, and Don Swaysland. To the editor:    We wish to thank all of those Allentown residents who supported us in the recent General Election. Your display of confidence in us is appreciated and motivates us to continue to serve the needs of Allentown whether as elected officials or committee volunteers. Our…