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  • Walking tour of Taylorsville set

       WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. — For most of its history, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, was known by a different name — Taylorsville.    On Oct. 29 and 30 from 1-2:30 p.m., the public can take a walking tour and learn more about this historic 19th century village that sits at the corner of Route 532 and River Road.…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: ‘Officer’ makes 100th arrest

    By Amber Cox, Special Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY — An officer on the police force has made the 100-arrest mark.    K-9 Officer Terri, a Belgian Malinois, was honored Monday following her 100th arrest for a controlled dangerous substance.    Her handler is Sgt. Matthew Simmons. Perry Parks is the trainer.    ”Perry was the trainer, and he was…

  • SENIOR MENUS

    Oct. 20-27    All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance.    The value of each meal is $5.10. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution.    All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same…

  • Diocese of Metuchen to celebrate White Mass in honor of Health Care Professionals

    By Erin Friedlander Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will be the celebrant at the annual White Mass offered in thanksgiving for Health Care Professionals on Sunday, October 30. The Mass will be held at noon at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 32 Elm Avenue, Metuchen. The Very Rev. John N. Fell, STD, Episcopal Vicar…

  • PET TALK: The old adage: ‘You get what you pay for’

    By Dr. Daniel Eubanks    In today’s bureaucratic society, we’re all familiar with the abundance of government agencies mandating inspections of everything from septic systems to Boeing 747s. These organizations issue licenses and permits, all of which are ostensibly for our own protection. It is to ensure that everyone is doing his or her job properly.…

  • ALLENTOWN: Redbirds coming on strong

    Millar, defense help boys soccer to big start By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Bob Millar was a little nervous about the way things started this year for the Allentown High School boys soccer team, but he kept his faith in the Redbirds.    The senior goalie’s confidence has been rewarded as he recorded his sixth…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Hindus praise district for Diwali closing

      Hindus have applauded South Brunswick School District for declaring Diwali as a school holiday, calling it "a step in the right direction" in a press release Tuesday. According to 2011-2012 school calendar, District schools will stay closed on Oct. 26 for Diwali/Deepavali. According to the release, the only other religious closing days mentioned on…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Dayton man uses song to help hungry
  • Hunterdon Healthcare, Doylestown Hospital make announcements

    HOSPITALS IN THE NEWS    — For the 10th year, Hunterdon Healthcare has been named one of the “100 Most Wired” hospitals in the country, according to the results of a survey conducted by Hospitals and Health Networks magazine. To be named to this list, hospitals must invest in technology to streamline business and clinical practices,…