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  • COLLEEN’S CORNER: Carpe diem — seize the day

    By Colleen Murphy    Carpe diem. Seize the day.    My seventh-grade social studies teacher taught the class the Latin phrase, and, ever since, it has been how I evaluate how successful I am each day.    I ask myself, whether it is grammatically correct or not, “Have I ‘carpe diemed’ the day?”    Most times I have, but…

  • BORDENTOWN: Scotties’ football future bright

    Despite opening loss, Bordentown encouraged By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    Steve Perry is excited about the foundation the Bordentown High School football team is building.    ”We lost some talented players from last year, but I think this year’s team has gelled really well,” said Perry, whose team opened the season with a 12-7 loss…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK:Police cracking down on teenage and graduated licesened drivers

    The South Brunswick Police Department started an enhanced enforcement effort for teenage drivers on Tuesday, according to police. In a press release, Sgt James Ryan said officers will be out in force around the township and at the end of the school day to ensure compliance with the graduated driver license program. Studies show that…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: High school hosts Homecoming

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: High school hosts Homecoming

    Photos by Maria Riegel Homecoming floats from each of the high school classes travel around the athletic field during the bonfire Sept. 15.

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Triathlons to be held

       The third Hightstown Kids Triathlon will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, at 3:30 p.m.    The kids course will be comprised of a 100-yard swim, a 3-mile bike ride and a 1-mile run.    Then Sunday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m., the borough will host its fourth annual Sprint Triathlon. The course will be comprised of a…

  • COLUMBUS: Flashes soccer is shutout machine

    Florence starts matches win total of a year ago By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Shutouts were the name of the game in the first week of the Florence High School boys soccer season.    Fortunately for the Flashes, all but one their four games was a shutout in their favor. At 3-1, they have already…

  • JAMESBURG: New mural, floor plan revive Jamesburg library

    JAMESBURG: New mural, floor plan revive Jamesburg library

    Monroe Township High School artists receive certificates from Jamesburg Public Library for their new mural. From left are Thomas Gibbons, president of the Board of Trustees, Stephanie Wo, Louise LoBello, Camille Suarez and Carole Hetzell, president of the Friends of the Jamesburg Library

  • SBA can assist with storm damage

       If there is one message state and federal officials would like to share with New Jersey residents recovering from the Hurricane Irene disaster, it is “fill out and return your U.S. Small Business Administration application — don’t throw it away.”    After registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, applicants may receive a disaster home loan…

  • Residents making repairs while waiting for FEMA aid

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    As residents continue to recover from Hurricane Irene, so far they have seen much more help from neighbors than outside agencies.    In Jamesburg, most of the public sector and commercial properties affected have recovered.    The sidewalk of Pergola Avenue bridge has been repaired after collapsing in Hurricane Irene, and the Dunkin’…