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  • EDITORIAL: Give thanks for what and who are with us

       As we approach what will be for many a long winter of discontent, there are still reasons to embrace Thanksgiving’s message of thankfulness.    Some meals may be a bit meager, with uncertainties about work and the economy weighing heavily, but it’s still a chance to bask in the warmth of family.    Thanksgiving is one of…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK:SBHS graduate returns from war zone

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    When Matthew Benjamin’s job sends him out on an assignment, he doesn’t have the luxury of knowing exactly when he’ll be returning.    Sgt. Benjamin, 22, of Dayton, joined the U.S. Air Force shortly after his graduation from South Brunswick High School in 2004. He has been deployed three times since…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Bell ringers needed for kettle drive

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    It is the season for giving, and the local chapter of the Salvation Army is asking residents to give a little of their time to help those in need.    The South Brunswick service unit of the international charity is seeking volunteers to watch the stations during its annual kettle drive,…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Food bags given to 400 families

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — They may have traveled different paths to get there, but a wide variety of people have all ended up at the Fisherman’s Mark food pantry this holiday season.    The number of families in need is higher than ever.    Some are single parents who work a full-time job or…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City taxpayers off hook for open space loan

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — City taxpayers are off the hook for a sizable chunk of money now that the state has converted 70 percent of Lambertville’s low-interest loan into a grant.    The original loan was for $250,000 at 2 percent interest. Now, $175,000 of the loan will be converted to a grant…

  • Cynthia Hsu Syers

       Cynthia Hsu Syers, 81, died Nov. 24 at the University Medical Center of Princeton.    Born in Amoy, China, she was the daughter of a Chinese diplomat in the Chinese Foreign Service. Her family was stationed abroad in Great Britain, Germany, and the final station in Japan prior to the war. She attended private schools and…

  • Foodie gift ideas under $20

    ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but ‘tis also the season for mall parking lot shouting matches, awkward office parties, and passive-aggressive family “cheer.” by Katie Clark This particularly tough December, lessen the stress by knocking off gifts for every food-lover on your list for under $20.  Winter Sippers: A line of flavor-infused beverage mixes…

  • Happy (Green) Holidays

    Happy (Green) Holidays

    The handcrafted, fair trade jewelery offered by Fair Industry in Princeton is produced in Mombasa, Kenya.

  • LAMBERTVILLE / W. AMWELL: Police Blotter-Nov. 27, 2008

    Lambertville     Nov. 18 at 11:25 a.m., Whitney S. Dunnigan, 31, of Lambertville reported that someone had thrown a rock through the sunroof of her 1995 Volvo while it was parked on Coryell Street.    Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., Deborah Pattie, 51, of Chadds Ford, Pa., was charged with drunken driving after police received a report…