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  • LAMBERTVILLE: Bogdan receives his nod to the Air Force Academy

    LAMBERTVILLE: Bogdan receives his nod to the Air Force Academy

    South Hunterdon Regional High School senior Jared Bogdan will leave next week to begin his study at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. He received his certificate of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy from retired Lt. Colonel John Casey. Jared was joined by members of South’s faculty, staff, administration and students for…

  • STATE: Go local in the Garden State

    By Michele Byers, N.J Conservation Foundation The Garden State is living up to its name! Following a frigid winter and cool spring, crops like spinach, lettuce, asparagus and strawberries are ready, and Jersey tomatoes, blueberries, corn and peaches are coming soon. Now’s the perfect time to go local. "Farm to table" eating means fresher, tastier…

  • ‘Bagel U’ is new learning experience at Kehilat HaNahar

    "Bagel University," also known as "Bagel U," is a learning experience newly formed at Kehilat HaNahar. Members teach members at their homes on a range of topics within Jewish heritage. Several classes were held this past spring. Mezuzah making class got started in the ceramic studio of Sharon Leibson where participants created and painted their…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Sign to be dedicated for Biondi bypass road

    Community calendar Sign to be dedicated for Biondi bypass road Fri., June 20 — Dedication of a sign designating the Peter J. Biondi bypass of Route 206 will take place at 11 a.m. at the intersection of the Amwell Road service road. In late October the middle of three sections of a road from Amwell…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: No news on hearing for proposed betting site

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor There’s no news on the possibility of an off-track wagering site in a refurbished restaurant on Route 206. Township officials said last week that a promised public hearing before the state Racing Commission has yet to be scheduled. Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera said he makes a weekly call to the…

  • LAWRENCE: Boys & Girls Club project update given

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer For years, the building at 1040 Spruce Street sat empty. Weeds grew out of the pavement and loose papers cluttered the grounds. But the building is undergoing a transformation. Earlier this year, Lawrence Township officials gave the go-ahead to the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County to convert the…

  • Lions Club to disband on July 1

    Jim Murphy, Lawrence Township  To the editor: The Lawrence Township Lions Club has announced the disbanding of the club as of July 1. The organization has fallen prey to lack of membership, as well as the senior ages of the few members left. The popular service club was founded in 1945 and has enjoyed…

  • ‘Postcards from Summer’ opens at Caffe Galleria
  • SOMERSET: Patriots pump up with ex-major leaguers

    The Somerset Patriots have signed infielder Brian Barden and welcomed the return of outfielder Mike Wilson and left-handed pitcher Matt Maloney. Barden has 119 games of major league experience with the Arizona Diamondbacks, St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins, his last call in 2010. Barden also has 10 seasons of Triple-A experience. He began the…