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  • LAWRENCE: Diversity Day takes place on Sunday

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Combine a taste of Pakistani food with a pinch of Polish food, and toss in a dollop of Spanish food, and that’s the recipe for Diversity Day.    Set for Sunday afternoon at Lawrence High School, the annual event brings together members of different cultures in Lawrence so they can make…

  • "Back in Black" Cat Adoption Event in Ringoes

    "Back in Black" Cat Adoption Event in Ringoes

    Tabby’s Place: a Cat Sanctuary Staff Back in Black at Tabby’s Place this May Tabby’s Place: a Cat Sanctuary in Ringoes, NJ is offering reduced adoption fees for black cats the entire month of May. As part of the Best Friends No More Homeless Pets Network’s "Back in Black" promotion, Tabby’s Place aims to find…

  • Men Wear Heels to Compete in Unique Relay and Take Steps Against Domestic Violence

    By irene maslowski Join/Support Second Annual Event to Benefit SAFE In Hunterdon  On Saturday, May 17 in Flemington (Hunterdon County), N.J., teams of men age 18 and over will strap on assorted styles of women’s shoes to raise awareness and funds for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the second annual…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Council fills vacant seat

    By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The seat left by former Councilwoman Gail Doran has been filled.    Hightstown resident Seth Kurs was appointed by the council at a special meeting at the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society on Monday.    Mr. Kurs won the three-person vote to take the seat until November.    Three candidates, including Mr.…

  • ALLENTOWN: UFRSD tax hikes to hit residents

    Taxes to increase by $247.99 and $153.12 in Upper Freehold and Allentown, respectively. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — The average household in both Allentown and Upper Freehold are expected to see tax increases as a result of the proposed 2014-15 Upper Freehold Regional School District budget.    The district will hold a public hearing…

  • Two Heroes to Receive Valor Awards at 200 Club of Mercer County Annual Luncheon

    Two Heroes to Receive Valor Awards at 200 Club of Mercer County Annual Luncheon

    By Karla Pollack National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd to Deliver Keynote MERCER COUNTY, NJ— Raymond A. Amato and Thomas J. Ferrigno from the New Jersey State Police T.E.A.M.S. Unit will receive Valor Awards at 200 Club of Mercer County’s Annual Luncheon on June 11 at the Stone Terrace…

  • The Valley Hospital Now Offers Patients an Advanced Melanoma Detection and Surveillance Program with MoleSafe

    By Encourages Patients to Get Skin Cancer Screenings in May for Skin Cancer Awareness Month Paramus, N.J.  – The Valley Hospital has launched a new initiative to improve its melanoma and skin cancer preventative care services through MoleSafe, an advanced melanoma detection and surveillance program, at its Blumenthal Cancer Center, located at One Valley Health…

  • REGION: Senate and governor reach compromise on adoption bill

    The bill now heads back to the Senate for concurrence with the governor’s recommendations. TRENTON — Sen. Joseph F. Vitale, Sen. Diane Allen and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg announced today that they have come to an agreement with the governor’s office regarding changes to legislation that would provide adoptees in New Jersey with their…

  • Peapack-Gladstone Bank Supports the VNA Spring Rummage Sale

    Peapack-Gladstone Bank Supports the VNA Spring Rummage Sale

    By Rosanne Schwab Spring is in the air! Trees are budding, flowers are blooming, the grass in turning green and the tents are up – that is for the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills Spring Rummage Sale. Held on the Far Hills Fairgrounds, this biannual fundraising event supports the VNA’s many programs to provide home health…