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  • LAWRENCE: Black History Month events scheduled

    In recognition of Black History Month, Rider University’s Black Student Union (BSU) will present a series of events on the Lawrenceville campus.     The schedule of events includes:     Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., BLC Fireside Lounge —Workshop: Black Like Me will address stereotypes within the black community.     Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Feb. 12 edition

    By Nancy Mrzljak Nancy Mrzljak; Tel: 298-0567; Fax: 298-3936; [email protected]    The Fernbrook Farms Education Center Winter Camp Program will be held 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, for children ages 6 to 11 to participate in tracking and winter birding activities. Additional activities include outdoor cooking, winter wilderness survival, orienteering, crafts, and a campfire. Guided by…

  • National Study To Include New Jersey Manufacturers: NJMEP Announces "Next Generation Manufacturing" Survey

    A national survey being conducted by the Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) By NJMEP Morris Plains, NJ — February 10, 2009 — Governor Corzine the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) and a coalition of supporters discussed below are inviting New Jersey manufacturers to participate in the "Next Generation Manufacturing Survey," a national survey being conducted…

  • Reader disappointed by local Democrats

    John Hartmann of Lawrenceville     The Lawrence Township Democratic Committee’s assertion that they opened up the process for selecting a replacement for former Councilman Mark Holmes shows two things. First, that they are out of touch with the voters. Second, that they are out of touch with reality.     It was only through the determination…

  • SPRINGFIELD TOPICS: From the Feb. 12 edition

    By Jen Kokotajlo Jen Kokotajlo; Tel: 410-7338; [email protected]    Deadline for submitting items for this article will now be Sunday evening. Anything submitted after may not be included in the following edition. Any questions please contact me, [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding. * * *    Springfield Elementary will be closed on Friday, Feb. 13, and…

  • Setting record straight

    Deborah V. Trout, Hunterdon County sheriff     Much has been said by my critics and it is impossible to deal with all of the “accusations” in a single letter. Therefore, it is my intention to address each allegation separately over the next weeks. Despite the fact that it seems to annoy my critics if I…

  • BOOK NOTES: Stories from life reveal authors’ inspiration

    By Joan Ruddiman, Special Writer     Readers are fascinated by how an author weaves strands of thought into a beloved book. We wonder how much the writer drew from real people or events to craft compelling characters and plots. Some stories seem like they only needed someone to listen carefully enough and then retell them.…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    West Amwell    The West Amwell Township Police Department reported:    — On Jan. 27 at 9:44 a.m., South Hunterdon Regional High School reported that electrical cords had been disconnected from several buses during the late night or early morning hours (Jan. 26-27). The electrical cords are used to maintain a warm engine temperature. It was determined…

  • LAWRENCE: State report card scores please district officials

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township students overall performed better on mandatory standardized tests than did their counterparts statewide, according to a report released by the state Department of Education.     The results were contained in the annual New Jersey School Report Card of all public schools in the state, released Feb. 4. Academic…