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  • GSWS is Going Electronic

    By Margaret Simpson Garden State Watercolor Society, founded in 1969 by Dagmar Tribble, has taken a leap into the future this year by accepting submissions into the 45th Annual Juried Show at Capital Health Medical Center, Hopewell…electronically. So many members have digital cameras or smartphones that electronic entry will soon be commonplace. Many art societies…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Editorial

    The superintendent hiring game In the wake of Gov. Chris Christie’s cap on the salaries of school superintendents, a number have left our towns for greener pastures in other New Jersey districts or out of the state. The ensuing voids left some vacant districts scrambling to find the best qualified candidates for those openings and,…

  • Sign Up for Free Emergency Alerts from Somerset County

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione reminds residents that they can find out about emergency county road closings, program cancellations or service delays by signing up for free bulletins from Somerset County. “Severe weather can strike at any time, so it’s important to stay informed,” said Freeholder Director Scaglione.  “In addition…

  • HERALD: Editorial

    The superintendent hiring game In the wake of Gov. Chris Christie’s cap on the salaries of school superintendents, a number have left our towns for greener pastures in other New Jersey districts or out of the state. The ensuing voids left some vacant districts scrambling to find the best qualified candidates for those openings and,…

  • Dothop.com image search engine finds a home with smartphones

    Dothop.com image search engine finds a home with smartphones

    By 1888pressrelease 1888PressRelease – Consumers will know exactly what they’re getting before they click on an ad. The Dothop Ad Platform delivers more valuable clicks leading to increased conversions while reducing consumer frustration at clicking through to ads that don’t match their needs. Mobile Search is not just a small segment for search engines anymore…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Halter’s Cycle moving to Montgomery

    By Geena Molinaro, Special Writer MONTGOMERY — Several new stores have popped up along Route 206 just one month after Deputy Mayor Chris Sugden attended a "Meet the Mayors" event in Hillsborough to discuss how to support and increase local businesses in the township. Cory Wingerter, president of the Montgomery Business Association (MBA) and owner…

  • HAMILTON: Push for job applicants continues

       Since launching in April, more than 500 potential Amazon employees have taken advantage of the daily information sessions sponsored by Mercer County at the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center, County Executive Brian M. Hughes reported.    The mega warehouse, slated to open later this month, may have met its initial hiring goal, Hughes added, but…

  • Kessler Rehabilitation Center to present FREE Hand Screening

    By irene maslowski      Kessler Rehabilitation Center, located at 802 West Park Ave., Suite 211, Ocean Township, N.J., will host a free hand screening on Wednesday, July 16, from 1:00-6:00 p.m.          Pain, tingling or numbness in the hand can be debilitating, making it difficult to work or function efficiently, and may be an indication…

  • CANBURY: Rabid bite leads to pet’s death

    CANBURY: Rabid bite leads to pet’s death

    By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — An encounter with a rabid raccoon turned deadly for a township dog and a painful experience for its family. A nine-year-old Lhasa Apso named Shaggy was minding his own business in his family’s backyard the afternoon of June 27 when events took a tragic turn. Unbeknownst to…