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  • Crime rate increased in 2006

    But overall crime is down this year by 15 percent by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer    Crime in the township increased by 15.4 percent in 2006, according to the state Uniform Crime Report. However, police say they have taken steps to address the problem areas and have already seen improvements in 2007.    According to the report,…

  • School to have clothing sale

       LAHASKA, Pa. — Buckingham Friends School will host its 55th annual clothing sale Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20.    Hours are Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.    Saturday afternoon will include bonuses such as half-priced merchandise from noon to 2 p.m. and the “stuff a…

  • NBC hockey shuts out Florence

    Sean Moylan Sports Writer &nbspThe Northern Burlington County Regional High field hockey team’s minor slump officially ended with a 2-0 home win over a tough Florence squad on Monday.     “This was our Senior Game which was supposed to be played under the lights on the football field,” said NBC head varsity field hockey coach…

  • Police group plans move to Florence

    Fraternal Order of Police picks Route 130 site By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    FLORENCE — The New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police plans to move from its three-story brownstone on West State Street in Trenton to Florence.    According to Wayne Winkler, the state FOP secretary, reasons for moving include “a more central location,” in addition…

  • Feds OK GSA depot purchase plan

    Agree to use $17.5 million for cleanup By Audrey Levine Staff Writer    The federal government’s General Services Administration has agreed to place the $17.5 million Hillsborough Township and Somerset County will jointly pay to purchase the 438-acre Belle Mead Depot on Mountainview Road into escrow accounts to fund the cleanup of the contamination on the…

  • Editorial – ‘Taste’ event packs in people

    Editorial – ‘Taste’ event packs in people

    unknown Photo by Garrison Photography — Mario Mangone, owner of Chamber’s Walk Cafe, on Main Street, serves up his restaurant’s creamed cauliflower during "Taste of Lawrenceville," on Sunday, Oct. 14 at The Lawrenceville School.

  • Residents discuss impact of proposed sound barrier

    Long Acres neighborhood has wanted barrier for 20 years By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Bob and Janice Heyner have lived with the noise of I-95 for the 24 years they have owned their home on West Long Drive in the Long Acres neighborhood.    And for the past 18 years, the Heyners and their neighbors in…

  • Movie Times

    For the week of Oct. 19-25 Movies and times are valid from Oct. 19-25. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES AT BRUNSWICK SQUARE (732-651-6342): Rendition (R) Fri.-Thurs. 1:15, 4:05, 7, 9:45. The Comebacks (PG13) Fri., Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 4:45, 6:55,…

  • Grand marshal thanks parade organizers

    David Addis, M.D., of Bordentown To the editor: I would like to use this opportunity to thank the 325th Anniversary Committee and the Parade Committee for bestowing on me the opportunity to be one of the grand marshals. Such an honor was both gratifying and humbling.    I found the reaction of the public in the…