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  • POLICE BLOTTER: May 22

    An attempted burglary of a Stratford Drive residence was reported at 11:11 a.m. May 13. Police were notified that the burglar alarm was triggered and upon investigation, it was discovered that the would-be burglar cut the screen and opened a window, but no entry was made. Nothing was reported missing. A purse containing cash, credit…

  • A Basic Introduction to Adobe Lightroom

    A Basic Introduction to Adobe Lightroom

    By Ben Britt The Princeton Macintosh Users’ Group welcomes Allan Kesselhaut, founder of Princeton Photo Workshop, with  “An Introduction to Adobe Lightroom” Adobe Lightroom gives photographers a way to import, organize, process, and export their photos from start to finish. Underlying the program’s workflow is its ability to edit images without permanently altering the original…

  • MANVILLE: Memorial Day’s real meaning

    It’s more than the unofficial start to summer Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is upon us. Time to get out the grill, invite the neighbors and have the first cookout of the season. Can’t you smell those hamburgers and hot dogs now? But let’s not lose sight that summer is not what we’re…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Groups hop to to support YMCA

    HILLSBOROUGH: Groups hop to to support YMCA

    Somerset Valley YMCA Running 101 class instructor Adele Morgan (far left) runs with Debbie Verwoerd, Mena Mastronardi, Karen Lambo, MaryAnn Fricke, Y trainer Ali Ibrahim and Diane Snyder in training for the Hillsborough Hop 5K. After the 9-week class, they’ll run as a team in the race.

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Park cleanup funds need council’s OK

    City planning to replace soil at Cavallo Park this summer By John Tredrea, Special Writer Lambertville is moving toward committing more resources to Cavallo Park, which has been closed until contaminated soil near the surface has been removed and new construction in the park is complete. On the agenda of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting…

  • MANVILLE

    Senior Corner column, week of May 22 Superintendent of Schools Doctor Johanna Ruberto was honored by the Manville Senior Citizens club on her retirement at the end of the school year. She gave a synopsis of her family life and how events and life lessons were instrumental in shaping her and her ideals. She spoke…

  • HAMILTON: Council to limit weapon use

    The ordinance introduced prohibits hunting, discharging firearms within the township except to protect life and property. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor    Hamilton officials are taking steps to prevent the discharge of firearms in the township except for the protection of life, persons or property.    The township does not have a prohibition for firing guns or…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Phil Pittore will be missed

    He was a "cornerstone of Lambertville’s resurgence,’ writer says To the editor: Lambertville lost one of its finest citizens the other day — former mayor, Phil Pittore. He was one of the cornerstones of the resurgence of Lambertville that we are all enjoying the benefits of today. All who know of his hard work on…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Groups hop to to support YMCA

    HILLSBOROUGH: Groups hop to to support YMCA

    Estimated 1,000 runners expected for Hillsborough Hop run; online registration closes May 27 More community groups than ever have designated the Somerset Valley YMCA’s Hillsborough Hop 5-K as a charity run of choice for their organizations. The 14th annual race on May 3 benefits the nonprofit YMCA’s annual fundraising campaign that allows it to keep…