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  • Trail building effort has beautiful beginning

    By Mike Hunninghake of Bordentown City Many thanks to the dozen volunteers who took time out during their summer vacation to assist with the maintenance of the new trail through the preserved properties along Blacks Creek in Bordentown City.     In addition to improving the walking trail with an additional layer of wood chips and…

  • Robbinsville 12-year-olds win first two Regional softball games

    Sean Moylan Sports Writer     When a softball team has two phenomenal starting pitchers like Lauren Fischer and Rebecca Freeman, just getting an early lead can spell doom for an opposing team.     So when the Robbinsville 12-year-old Little League All-Star softball team pulled out to a 6-0 lead over Brewster N.Y. after two innings…

  • IN THE KITCHEN: Princeton’s Calico Grill offers breezy summer fare

    IN THE KITCHEN: Princeton’s Calico Grill offers breezy summer fare

    Welcoming diners to the Calico Grill are Carlos Espichan, right, co-proprietor with Marguerite and Alan Heap, and maitre d’ Luis Lanz Tienda. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • Stephen V. Stofko

       Stephen V. Stofko, 91, of Monmouth Junction, died Sunday, July 27, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.    Born in New Brunswick, he was a lifelong Monmouth Junction resident. Mr. Stofko retired in 1981 with more than 34 years of service as a machinist with Squibb, North Brunswick. He was a member of St.…

  • OBITUARY

    Steven E. Rhodes    Steven E. Rhodes, 51, died Tuesday at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.    Born in Trenton, Mr. Rhodes was a resident of Skillman for 20 years.    He was employed by Fred Beans Automotive Group in Doylestown, Pa. in the auto body shop.    Mr. Rhodes was preceded in death by…

  • Picnicking parishioners show hats they won’t wear to church

    Picnicking parishioners show hats they won’t wear to church

    By Mary Ellen Zangara Special Writer    More than 200 parishioners and friends gathered at Polish Falcon’s Camp in Hillsborough Sunday for the Christ the King parish annual picnic. Even the weather didn’t stop the picnic and brought young and old together for an afternoon of good food and fun.    Chairwoman Sandy Scrape was excited about…

  • Stupienski, Moceri earn MCALL batting honors

    Sean Moylan Sports Writer     After all was said and done, last Wednesday’s Mercer County American Legion League’s Awards Picnic at Lawrence Post 414 had to leave more than a few people scratching their heads.     Some of the picks, like Hightstown Post 148’s Kevin Burun (5-1, 0.77 ERA) winning the Lou Masella Pitcher of…

  • Crossroads gets new assistant principal

    by Davy James, Staff Writer    Crossroads South Middle School has a new Assistant Principal.    The South Brunswick Board of Education approved the appointment of staff member Carol Piza at its meeting on July 21.    Ms. Piza serves as the Coordinator of Special Education Services and Middle School Special Education Supervisor, a position she has held…

  • Fighting a trend: products and prices keep neighborhood grocers in business

    Fighting a trend: products and prices keep neighborhood grocers in business

    Jasmine and Van Patel, owners of Ted’s Market, say their lower prices help draw customers. Staff photo by Audrey Levine