Category: archives

  • Scout leaving his mark on Oakwoods

    by Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer    When Brandon Wildemuth presented his idea for his Eagle Scout project, he was told that he didn’t have to do so much.    While some might have scaled back their plans, and only done what was necessary to get by, Brandon, 14, decided not to change a thing. He decided he…

  • NBC’s Bowden wins SJ Open

    BY: Sean Moylan Sports Writer     Northern Burlington County Regional High boys’ varsity cross country star Mike Bowden not only finished first in Group III in Saturday’s South Jersey Open Cross Country Invitational at Delsea, his fantastic 15:44 time was the best mark since 2002, when Peter Hess ran a 15:18.     “On Saturday he…

  • Oct. 25 gala at ETS to honor Fred Vereen

    Oct. 25 gala at ETS to honor Fred Vereen

    Fred Vereen has been manager of Eggerts Crossing Village for 34 years. A gala dinner to mark his retirement will be held Oct. 25. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • When you wish upon a Web site…

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN —Take a look at the borough’s Web site and you’ll find something that most municipalities around the country don’t seem to have.    On the left side of the screen is a link to the borough’s “wish list.”    But unlike other municipalities, whose shopping lists are usually related to expensive…

  • Robert Gordon performs live Friday

    Friday night, Oct. 17 as part of the Living Room Concert Series at the Record Collector store, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, Robert Gordon will perform live.  Doors open at 7:30 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m.  He has promised a 90-minute show.  Only 40 tickets available.  For more information call 609-324-0880. Saturday, Oct. 18, celebrating…

  • State eyes consolidation of local schools

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    CRANBURY — Middlesex County Executive Superintendent of Schools Patrick Piegari will meet with the Board of Education at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the school cafeteria to discuss consolidating the Cranbury School District with the Princeton Regional School District.    ”I’m going to be doing a review with the board about…

  • Accident sends motorcyclist to hospital

    By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    HILLSBOROUGH — A Branchburg resident is in fair condition after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle at the corner of River and Roycefield roads Monday morning.    Eric Holmlund, 33, of Branchburg, was attempting to make a left turn on his motorcycle onto Roycefield Road from River Road, when he collided…

  • SPOTLIGHT: Such good taste: Lawrenceville Main Street celebrates the town’s culinary bounty

    SPOTLIGHT: Such good taste: Lawrenceville Main Street celebrates the town’s culinary bounty

    At the Lawrenceville Farmers’ Market, Mario Mangone, left, chef-owner of Chambers Walk, chooses fresh produce from Gravity Hill Farm to use in his Taste of Lawrenceville dishes, as farm manager David Zaback looks on. Adam Grybowski

  • Joe Biden’s sister makes campaign pitch at Rider

    Joe Biden’s sister makes campaign pitch at Rider

    Valerie Biden Owens speaks at a rally for the Obama-Biden ticket at Rider University on Tuesday. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski