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  • Interfaith Caregivers Honors Its 300+ Volunteers who “Inspire by Example”

    Interfaith Caregivers Honors Its 300+ Volunteers who “Inspire by Example”

    By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ , May 6, 2014:  Celebrating a year “of growth like no other” with a 22% increase in the number of active volunteers in the past year, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) held its “Inspire by Example” Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, April 29th. Held at the Nottingham Ballroom…

  • RINGOES: At Tabby’s Place

    RINGOES: At Tabby’s Place

    About 1 year old, Angus is beautiful with his sleek black coat and big green eyes.

  • MANVILLE: Woman, son hit while by car while crossing street

    MANVILLE: Woman, son hit while by car while crossing street

       A Hillsborough woman has been charged with reckless driving in a pedestrian accident Saturday in which a Piscataway woman and her three-year-old boy were struck and injured by a vehicle while they were crossing South Main Street.    The two, whom police declined to identify, were struck at about 4 p.m. Saturday while they were crossing…

  • COUNTY: Park Commission to host baseball exhibit

    The exhibit will be on display in the Visitors Barn at Howell Living History Farm from May 10-June 22. LAMBERTVILLE —The Mercer County Park Commission will be among the first in the nation to host the Smithsonian Institution’s newest traveling exhibit, “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America.”    The exhibit will be on display in the…

  • FLORENCE: Community unites to raise money for pediatric stroke research

    FLORENCE: Community unites to raise money for pediatric stroke research

    Jennifer Bongiorno holds her daughter Alexa 2, by the wishing tree that was set up for guests to leave prayers and wishes during a pediatric stroke fundraiser dinner on May 2. Photo by Amy Batista

  • Thousands Join March for Babies in Mercer County

    By March of Dimes Approximately 2,500 residents joined together in support of the smallest citizens of Mercer County— babies — by participating in the 2014 March for Babies to benefit the March of Dimes. Mercer County Park, West Windsor was packed with strollers, families and corporate teams helping to try to achieve the New Jersey…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viking Athletic Club inducts Hall of Fame members

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viking Athletic Club inducts Hall of Fame members

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer The South Brunswick Viking Athletic Club held its bi-annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Blue Cafeteria at South Brunswick High School Sunday night.    Athletic Director Elaine McGrath praised the 10 athletes for their amazing accomplishments and presented each with a plaque to recognize their accomplishments and membership into…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Brielle Gerry named outstanding woman of University of Delaware’s graduating class

    HILLSBOROUGH: Brielle Gerry named outstanding woman of University of Delaware’s graduating class

       Brielle Gerry of Hillsborough has been recognized with the University of Delaware’s Warner Award as outstanding woman of the class of 2014.    Brielle was selected as the recipient of the Emalea Pusey Warner Award.    The award is given annually by the university’s alumni association to recognize a senior woman who most exemplifies leadership, academic success…

  • Interfaith Caregivers Celebrates 20 Years with “Angel Fund” Birthday Cake

    Interfaith Caregivers Celebrates 20 Years with “Angel Fund” Birthday Cake

    By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ, May 6, 2014: As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) is offering the public an opportunity to be part of its milestone celebration by purchasing birthday candles to benefit the nonprofit’s Angel Fund. The Angel Fund provides financial assistance to elderly Mercer County care receivers…