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  • Ceremonies Saturday to mark Veterans Day in Lawrence

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    The Mercer County World War I memorial, which is located outside the Municipal Building, will be rededicated Saturday morning at Lawrence Township’s annual Veterans Day observance.    The 10 a.m. ceremony is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3022 and American Legion Post 414, plus Lawrence Township, according to…

  • A pit bull goes to school and changes some minds

    A pit bull goes to school and changes some minds

    Teacher Tami D’Errico introduces her pit bull, Lulu, to students at Lawrence Intermediate School.

  • Strategic fire plan for Lawrence under review by all 3 companies

    Strategic fire plan for Lawrence under review by all 3 companies

    Lawrence Township Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun plans to meet with the Lawrenceville Fire Company soon on a strategic plan for fire services. The fire company recently held an open house for residents. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • Nicholas M. Marinelli

        Nicholas M. Marinelli, 90, of Yardville, died Oct. 29 at home. Born in Plainsboro, he was a resident of the Yardville area for 50 years.     A World War II Army veteran, he retired from Champale Brewery in Trenton after 39 years employment. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. An avid gardener,…

  • Bordentown hockey goes 1-1 in playoffs

    By: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     Although Gloucester City hosted and defeated the Bordentown High girls’ varsity field hockey squad, 2-0, in this past Tuesday’s second round NJSIAA Group I Central Jersey matchup, the Scotties have no reason to be upset. By all accounts, they’ve had a great season and made their fans very proud.…

  • Editorial: Americans must unite after election

    Something was different Wednesday morning. Something we waited a very long time for had happened and was over, and it left a hole in our lives.     We finally chose the 44th president of the United States.     America has gorged at the political buffet for almost two years. Our stomachs, long since full, begged…

  • Students join ‘elite’ FBLA club

    Students join ‘elite’ FBLA club

    Erin Lipot and Amy Evanylo, who will serve as historians for the Manville High School FBLA Club this year, light a candle during the club’s installation of officers. Photos by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • Big deals offered at Ladies Auxiliary annual flea market

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    HILLSBOROUGH — Area residents may find some good bargains for their holiday gift lists while helping a local fire company maintain its equipment at Saturday’s third annual semiannual flea market hosted by the Flagtown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary.    The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3…

  • Thompson Street tradition lights up Halloween

    Mark Jahnke and Pam Wardle, Bordentown City To the editor:   What can we say about Halloween other than, “Wow!” Thompson Street was amazing. Everyone did a wonderful job decorating their homes and the buzz on the street was absolutely incredible. The overwhelming feeling of happiness throughout the street was absolutely intoxicating and we hope…