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  • LAWRENCE: Cleanup eyed for ‘Cleaners’ site

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     The one-story building on the corner of Trumbull Avenue and Brunswick Pike has not seen visitors in at least a decade, and the sign that once identified the building as Craft Cleaners has long been missing.     Despite its dilapidated and forlorn appearance, Lawrence Township is hopeful that the…

  • Golf classic at Jericho to benefit New Hope parks

    For further information and to reserve tickets, call 215-862-2463 or New Hope Borough at newhopeborough.org    There is still time to join other area golfers who will tee off at the Jericho National Golf Club on Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. to benefit the New Hope Borough Park and Recreation Program.    Earl Bierman, chairman of the…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Park arranger puts nature’s minutia in focus

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    MILLSTONE — Ian Shive has always enjoyed the outdoors. But it is his attention to detail that dictates his photography, a hobby turned profession.    The title of the Millstone native’s first book, “The National Parks: Our American Landscape,” might be a bit misleading: His photos delve into the inner…

  • RINGOES: Ride 4 Erik will raise funds for CureSearch

    RINGOES: Ride 4 Erik will raise funds for CureSearch

    This year’s Ride 4 Erik will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Valley Road Park, off Route 29 in Hopewell Township By Natalie Lescroart, Staff Writer    RINGOES — Medical bills compounded by today’s suffering economy — not to mention the emotional costs associated with a child’s diagnosis with cancer — can…

  • PARENTING PEARLS: The dangers of excessive drinking

    By Mae Sakharov Ed.D    Friends of mine often have asked why, other than an occasional glass of wine, I do not drink. Some may even believe that I would be uncomfortable in places where alcohol is served; that sentiment would not be the truth.    What is sadly true is how many of my students, friends,…

  • FLORENCE: Museum of mystery

    FLORENCE: Museum of mystery

    Paranormal investigators Robert Green, Daria DeCicco, Robert Reid and Ronnie Poulin consult the blueprints for the Roebling plant’s Main Gate building. In back, New Jersey 101.5 FM radio personality Casey Bartholomew looks on. Staff photo by Geoffrey Wertime.

  • WEST AMWELL: South students will see changes

    Back-to-school preview By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — As the 50th anniversary year of South Hunterdon Regional High School opens, teachers will return to the classroom without a contract, and students will see a number of new faces, including an interim principal and interim director of special services.    About 75 teachers, teacher assistants,…

  • Delaware flood risks

    By Jeff Zimmerman, Zimmerman & Associates    The following letter recently was sent to the governors of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and the mayor of New York City:     On Dec. 23, 2008, and again on April 20, 2009, we wrote to you requesting that the decree parties adopt an additional release program…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Spanish program changes at LPS

    Back-to-school preview By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Two changes will greet students at the Lambertville Public School when the new school year begins Tuesday (Sept. 8) with a full day of classes.    The first change is a stronger Spanish language program than the one that was in place last year, according to Superintendent…