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  • ROBBINSVILLE: Severe flooding reported on Route 130

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — There have been reports of 2 to 3 inches of rain and major flooding along Route 130 in the township, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service said this afternoon.    One report indicated there were 6 inches of flowing water along Route 130 and Meadowbrook Road, according…

  • ‘Julie and Julia’

    ‘Julie and Julia’

    In their parallel stories, Julia’s greatness makes Julie’s concerns seem petty and narcissistic by Elise Nakhnikian    Meryl Streep has played some great women in her time, but none were more gallant than Julia Child, the gentle giant who demystified French cooking for Americans. A great soul in an ungainly body who refused to let other…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    West Amwell and Lambertville    West Amwell Township police reported:    — On July 28, at 4:15 p.m., a Public Works employee reported a dumping complaint to police on Music Mountain Boulevard. A pile of stone, brush and construction materials was discovered in a lot maintained by the township. Patrolman Edward Skillman is investigating.    — On July…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Think locally, but cook sustainably

    Cookbook project now in the works from SEE Lambertville By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Recipes often look temptingly good on the page, until you start reading the list of ingredients more closely.    Sometimes, that’s enough to put off a would-be cook. Who has time to track down wildly exotic vegetables, or other ingredients…

  • MANSFIELD: Campers fear encroachment by warehouse complex

    MANSFIELD: Campers fear encroachment by warehouse complex

    The camp’s poster. Staff photo by Geoffrey Wertime.

  • TO YOUR HEALTH: Stay cool in the heat this summer

    By Dr. Terry Shlimbaum    As you enjoy the warm weather and sunshine this summer, take steps to avoid heat-related illnesses. It is best to avoid strenuous activity or over-exertion in the heat. Even everyday chores, such as laundry, vacuuming, gardening or mowing the lawn should be put off until the weather cools.    It is also…

  • NEW HOPE: Annual auto show held

    NEW HOPE: Annual auto show held

    Phil McAuliffe A visitor to the New Hope Car show photographs a 1936 Bentley.

  • Hunterdon County fair begins Wednesday

    At South County Park, Route 179, Ringoes    Farm tractor pulls, a country music band led by farm machinery dealer and a Flemington Speedway race car display are among the highlights of the 10th anniversary Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, running Aug. 19-23 at the South County Park, Route 179, Ringoes.    Two kinds of tractor…

  • WEST AMWELL: Tax hike probable with no extra state aid

    Failure to win extraordinary aid means a likely increase of nearly $100 in property taxes for the average homeowner By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — West Amwell has failed to win any extraordinary aid from the state, which could mean furloughs for police officers if the township’s fiscal condition deteriorates before the end…