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  • Volunteers Sought for County Civilian MRC

    Somerset County Board of Freeholders The Somerset County Department of Health, in partnership with the county Office of Emergency Response, is seeking additional volunteers for its civilian Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). A recruitment and training program is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy, located…

  • BORDENTOWN—Lee second BRHS wrestler to reach 100 wins

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Writer     After going years without ever having a wrestler earn 100 career wins, the Bordentown High School squad has picked up its second century man in as many seasons.     With a 5-2 win over Steinert’s Mike Mancino this past Saturday at home, Thomas Lee reached 100 career wins.    …

  • TANGENTS: Braving ice and snow in search of a nibble

    TANGENTS: Braving ice and snow in search of a nibble

    By John Saccenti, Managing Editor    With frozen fingers and icy toes I stepped onto the ice, more than a little confident that its nearly 6-inch thickness would support my 170-pound frame. The temperature was 17 — a three- or four-day high if you ask me — and the sky was a blue you only get…

  • One Day Winter Camp – A Cure for the Winter Blahs!

    Maryann Hutson Calling All Campers!! Come on out to Fernbrook Farms Education Center on Friday, February 13 for a one day winter camp program.  From 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, children ages 6 to 11 will participate in tracking and winter birding activities.   Additional activities include outdoor cooking, winter wilderness survival, orienteering, crafts, and a campfire. Guided…

  • STOCKTON: Rose sale offers two times the bargain

    First Aid Squad is holding its third annual Valentine’s Day rose sale By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    STOCKTON — With just about everyone’s wallet taking a beating these days, wouldn’t it be nice if our money could do double duty?    This Valentine’s Day, it can.    The Stockton Fire Company First Aid Squad is holding its…

  • HUNTERDON: Local chefs duel for the best soup

    Hunterdon County Soup Cook-Off, Feb. 23 in the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Commons in Flemington    It’s winter! What better time for a comforting cup of hot soup … or 10 or 20?    Hunterdon County Rotary Clubs are sponsoring the second annual Hunterdon County Soup Cook-Off on Feb. 23 from 5-8 p.m. in the Hunterdon…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: POLICE BLOTTER

       LAMBERTVILLE: The Lambertville Police Department has issued the following report:    — A Flemington man is facing charges after falsely reporting his vehicle was stolen Jan. 22.    Dale Haberle, 25, reported his 2005 Jeep Wrangler had been stolen from the Lambertville Station parking lot while he visited bars in New Hope, Pa. Mr. Haberle said he…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Amwell Road detours putting more drivers on back roads

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    While the Amwell Road Bridge is closed, the detours themselves may be emptier than originally expected, because, for several residents, the real traffic can be found where drivers are trying to navigate the back roads instead.    For Enoch Wisner, of Blackpoint Road, who spoke out during the Jan. 13 Township…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township buys homes for affordable housing

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    The township acquired three houses as part of a plan to satisfy its Council On Affordable Housing obligations.    ”This acquisition is part of our own affordable housing plan,” Mayor Frank Gambatese said. “If we can acquire houses as they come up for sale at a reasonable price, then we’ll do…