Category: archives

  • Let’s raise a ruckus to vote for a mayor

    Cindy Burke, Lawrence    I am a Lawrence resident writing in regard to my desire to vote on the issue of electing a mayor rather than having one I don’t want chosen for me by the reigning political party. As your paper reported last week the reigning political party refuses to allow me to vote on…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the July 15 edition

    Nancy Mrzljak Tel: 298-0567     Fax: 298-3936     [email protected]    The Board of Fire Commissioners District 1 Chesterfield meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, at the Crosswicks Firehouse. * * *    Do you remember Elise the Cow? Join the Chesterfield Township Historical Society from 6 to 8 p.m., July 22, at the barn…

  • LAWRENCE: Residents revel in having an ‘extended’ family

    LAWRENCE: Residents revel in having an ‘extended’ family

    Exchange student Alina Piilonen, right, joins the McCormick family of Lawrence for a family photo at Christmas this past season. From left are Kiernan McCormick, Virginia Monson, Stephen Monson, Cullen McCormick, Alysa McCormick, David McCormick and Alina Piilonen. Photo courtesy of the McCormick family

  • LAWRENCE: Movin’ bruin

    LAWRENCE: Movin’ bruin

    This black bear, estimated to weigh between 100 to 150 pounds, was spotted last week at the Bristol Myers Squibb headquarters in Lawrence.

  • ‘Cyrus’

    ‘Cyrus’

    From left: Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei and John C. Reilly in Cyrus.

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Bladder problems may be a sign of pelvic prolapse
  • Summer Day Camp May Qualify for Federal Tax Credit

    Summer Day Camp May Qualify for Federal Tax Credit

    By Gregg Semanick-New Jersey’s IRS Spokesperson Did you know that your summer day care expenses may qualify for an income tax credit? Many parents who work or are looking for work must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation. Those expenses may help you get a credit on…

  • Vacation Bible School in Ewing, NJ

    By Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Ewing will hold its Vacation Bible School August 8-12, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm each evening. All children age 3 through those entering 6th grade are eligible to register online at http://www.aplc-nj.org/ or by contacting the church office at (609) 882-7759. This year’s theme, Baobab Blast,…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Bladder problems may be a sign of pelvic prolapse

    HEALTH MATTERS: Bladder problems may be a sign of pelvic prolapse

    By Heather van Raalte, M.D. Princeton HealthCare System     Most women can talk openly about many difficult topics, such as relationship trouble, career challenges, and family matters. However, discussing a bladder problem can be challenging, leading many women with bladder problems to suffer in silence for years before seeking help.     It is important for…