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  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: A ‘Gate’-keeper is recognized

    Resident honored for preservation battle By Davy James, Staff Writer    After an arduous four-year battle to protect their neighborhood’s rural characteristics, residents of the Princeton Gate Community turned out to celebrate their victory last week when Middlesex County dedicated the Princeton Gate Nature Preserve.    The 22-acre parcel was acquired by the county in May for…

  • FLEMINGTON: HMC is checking for H1N1

    Visitors under the age of 18 will not be allowed to visit patients at Hunterdon Medical Center    On Oct. 29, due to an increase of H1N1 cases in the community, Hunterdon Medical Center (HMC) began screening visitors entering the hospital for H1N1 symptoms and implemented temporary visitation restrictions to protect the health of hospitalized patients,…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Police seek man who took cash from shopper

    Police say pickpocket got between $3,000 and $4,000 By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Lambertville police said they are continuing to investigate leads in the recent theft of thousands of dollars by a bold pickpocket who threatened to shoot his victim.    ”We’re still pursuing a number of leads on that,” said Police Director Bruce…

  • JAMESBURG: Concert to benefit new pantry building

    Jamesburg Presbyterian hopes to open it by December By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — Hoping to get its new food pantry building up and running, the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church is hosting a benefit concert Nov. 14, featuring singer, guitarist and pianist Nancy Scharff, a well-known performer on the Christian music circuit.    ”We’re hoping to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Honoring veterans

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    Veterans and civilians alike will come together Wednesday to recognize Veterans Day with a ceremony to honor those who served as part of the military.    The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in front of the Municipal Building at 540 Ridge Road in Monmouth Junction. Veterans from VFW Post 9111…

  • STOCKTON: Volunteers respond to unknown critics

    In defense, Jim Kuhn outlined for council members what the volunteer fire company’s members do each year By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    STOCKTON — The Stockton Fire Company recently went before the Borough Council to outline the importance of its service to the community in response to a disparaging remark floating around the borough.    An…

  • "A Christmas Story" Ushers in Holiday Merriment at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Nov. 27 – Dec. 6

    "A Christmas Story" Ushers in Holiday Merriment at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Nov. 27 – Dec. 6

    Young Ralphie, played by Jason Wilks of Princeton Junction, is pictured with adult Ralph and narrator Steve Decker of Morrisville, Pa. “A Christmas Story” is presented by The Pennington Players at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Nov. 27-Dec. 6. For tickets, call 6

  • BREAKING NEWS: Election results

    Springfield votes "no" on local referendum. Tyler retains mayoral post in Fieldsboro. By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer Only one of two seats is clearly decided in Bordentown Township on Tuesday night. Republican Anita DiMattia took a definite win with 1,506 votes. Republican newcomer Mike Dauber appears to be in second place with 1,412 votes, but…

  • "A DICKENS OF A WEEKEND" RINGS IN SPRING LAKE’S HOLIDAY SEASON

    Seaside Village of Spring Lake Announces Holiday Shopping Weekend Celebration By Shannon Furey SPRING LAKE, NJ (Nov. 3, 2009) – The seaside community of Spring Lake is excited to announce its weekend-long holiday celebration, “A Dickens of a Weekend,” inspired by the Victorian holiday play, “Scrooge.” On Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, Spring…