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  • Lambertville now truly suburb of Trenton

    AnnMarie Benson, of Lambertville     This election was a sleeper, but I am wide awake now.    I voted in this year’s election only to find that we have been re-districted.    I now have Shirley Turner as my state senator. I had no idea that Ms. Turner was the Democratic nominee for the state Legislature’s upper…

  • Schnauzer Rescue needed rescuing

    Karen Frei, of Fanwood     On Friday, Nov., 11, one of our rescue schnauzers slipped her harness and got loose near North Union Street.    The volunteers of New Jersey Schnauzer Rescue Network wish to thank everyone who had a part in spotting her and, ultimately, aiding in her safe capture.    Special thanks to Officer Sharon…

  • COLUMBUS: Greyhounds will grow from state XC experience

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Without any previous experience and without a senior in the mix, the Northern Burlington County High School boys cross country team ran to its best finish at the Group III state championship at Holmdel Park on Saturday.    The Greyhounds finished ninth overall with 281 points, just two points ahead…

  • FLORENCE: Flashes, Greyhounds in football semis

       With wins in their state football playoff openers, Northern Burlington County High School and Florence High are both within one win of getting to play for a sectional championship.    Northern Burlington, the No. 1 seed in Central Jersey Group III, opened the playoffs with another outstanding offensive performance. The Greyhounds used 151 yards rushing from…

  • PET TALK: Some flea remedies are ‘spot-on’

    By Dr. Daniel Eubanks, Special Writer    It has come to my attention that flea problems have been cropping up recently as the little buggers are making a desperate effort to cling to something warm as the winter weather approaches.    It’s amazing how much annoyance can be created by such a little critter. But one peek…

  • Girl Scouts cross bridge into next century

    Girl Scouts cross bridge into next century

       The Girl Scout Councils of New Jersey held a ceremonial bridging event Sunday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m. with thousands of Girl Scouts walking across the George Washington Bridge to celebrate the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary.    More than 2,500 Girl Scout members, volunteers and alumnae participated in this experience of bridging into the next century…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Township presents business awards

    EAST WINDSOR: Township presents business awards

       Americana Hospitality Group, ShopRite of East Windsor and Diversified Rack and Shelving Inc. received East Windsor Business Awards at the Township Council meeting on Nov. 1.    Mayor Janice Mironov presented the award Business Beautification category to Americana Hospitality Group for an approved three-building redevelopment project on Route 130 North. The project includes a new architecturally…

  • CRANBURY: Residents debate property maintenance code

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — Some residents would like to see a more unified, concise property maintenance code for the township, but others say the township should just leave property owners alone.    At the Township Committee meeting Monday, Committeeman Dan Mulligan gave a presentation that pointed out the need and benefits of a property…

  • MONROE: Monroe receives WWII article plates

    MONROE: Monroe receives WWII article plates

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    MONROE — The American Legion Post 522 of Monroe received plates of the pages of the New York Times articles announcing the end of World War II and donated them to Monroe Township.    The pages announce V-E Day and V-J Day, or Victory Europe and Victory Japan Day. The post gave…