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  • Candidate says mayors’ letter not a factor in leaving job

    By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer    NORTH HANOVER — Democratic state Assembly candidate Tracey Riley said this week a letter from three area mayors did not influence her decision to leave her job at her husband’s Mount Holly law firm.    In an Aug. 2 letter addressed to Ms. Riley, North Hanover Mayor Lou DeLorenzo, Wrightstown Mayor…

  • OBITUARY: Thomas M. Rogers

       MONROE — Thomas M. Rogers, 60, of Monroe Township, passed away Aug. 31 at the University Medical Center at Princeton of complications after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis.    Born in Hackensack, he lived most of his life in the Morgan section of Sayreville. In 2003, Mr. Rogers moved to Monroe Township.    Mr. Rogers retired…

  • It’s Country Fair time in West Amwell

    Annual event to be held Saturday on grounds of municipal building. By: Linda Seida    WEST AMWELL — There is something for everyone at the 11th annual West Amwell Country Fair on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.    For the kids, there will be enough action and activity to wear out even the most energetic among…

  • Lawrence regroups after opening loss

    BOYS SOCCER By Tim Falls, Sports Editor    The Lawrence High School boys soccer team did not play up to their potential in their first game.    The Cardinals started the Colonial Valley Conference season with a 4-0 loss to Princeton on Friday.    ”We can play with them,” said first year coach PJ Barrett. “I don’t think…

  • Morin – Snyder Jr. engagement

    Morin – Snyder Jr. engagement

       Robert Morin of Middlesex and Bonnie Cotter of Green Brook announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Lynn Morin, to Gregg Snyder Jr., son of Gregg and Barbara Snyder of Manville.    The bride to be is a graduate of Middlesex High School. She is employed by Amelior Foundation in Morristown.    The prospective bridegroom, a graduate…

  • Deadline looms for water hookup discount

    Introductory period expires Oct. 31 for property owners in northern half of New Hope. By: Linda Seida    NEW HOPE — Time is running out for property owners in the northern half of the borough to take advantage of a steep discount offered by the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority.    Until Oct. 31, the introductory…

  • Recipe for a business: Mix wine and happy people

    Recipe for a business: Mix wine and happy people

    Tom and Nancy Nye love entertaining and love wine. Their make-your-own wine business just took off from there. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • Everything stellar for South but its record

    By: David Gurney    In head coach Danielle Matlack’s eyes, her team played well enough to be 3-0.    The offense has been clicking, the stick play has been great.    There was even a shutout tossed in by the defense for good measure.    But the sobering reality is , after its first three games, the team is…

  • Eager to get the school year going

    Students greet new year with joy and a bit of trepidation by Madeleine Johnson, Social Editor    Before the school year officially began on Sept. 6, three students were happily sharpening pencils and admiring the brightly colored shells of the hermit crabs in Beth Caruso’s first-grade classroom at Monmouth Junction Elementary School.    ”I’m really excited about…