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  • Robbinsville’s Flynn wins Group I 1600, 3200

    By: Sean Moylan    Megan "Little Miss Win" Flynn ran the perfect physical race to win the 1,600 meter event at the NJSIAA Group I State Championship at South Plainfield last Friday.    Then on Saturday, Flynn ran a perfect mental race to capture the Group I State title in the 3,200.    Obviously, she’s the first Group…

  • BOOK NOTES

    Pile up the summer reading books By: Joan Ruddiman    It’s June, and my thoughts are turning to reading for fun. June means the end of school and all those long, lazy summer days that are made for getting lost in a book.    The kids’ summer book lists are out. Some are obligatory reading, but that’s…

  • Cause for hope, cause for concern

    Officials and landowners consider the impact of eminent domain laws By: Cara Latham    WASHINGTON — After the Planning Board recommended last month that the township declare the 40-acre area known as Gateway South Phase 1 in need of redevelopment, Mayor Dave Fried said that using eminent domain to take the land is a last resort.…

  • Researcher remembered for commitment to family

    Vijay Mahajan, 60, found dead in D&R Canal after police search. By: Audrey Levine    Though always committed to his chemistry work, to his family, Steeple Drive resident Vijay Mahajan was simply a loving father and husband who wanted the best for his children.    Mr. Mahajan, 60, a research associate for National Starch & Chemical in…

  • Manville’s safer streets bring accolades to police

    The department took a first place in the Law Enforcement Challenge. By: John Patten    Manville’s police officers took up the New Jersey Law Enforcement Challenge — part of a national program focusing on promoting traffic safety — and claimed first place among comparable departments in the state.    Chief of Police Mark Peltack announced the achievement…

  • Post 401 is strong once more

    By: Rich Fisher    After finishing third in the state last year, the South Brunswick Post 401 American Legion team looks prepared to make another run at post-season glory.    "I don’t want to jinx the team and put in the paper that we’re loaded," manager Tony Cosumano said. "But as we walked off the field (after…

  • Life Center grads: ‘Prepare for the journey’

    By: Cara Latham    FLORENCE — Some of Michael Bugglin’s classmates want to become missionaries. Others want to become teachers, medical professionals, enter the legal field or start their own businesses.    Whatever they decide, they should keep God in the picture and be themselves, the 18-year-old valedictorian from Hainesport told his fellow graduates Friday night during…

  • Master Gardeners slate bee program

    "Bees, Not Just for Honey" set June 16 from 10-11 a.m.    The Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host a program, "Bees, Not Just for Honey," on June 16 from 10-11 a.m. Back for a second year is the summer Q&A where Master Gardeners will be on hand from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to answer gardening questions.…

  • Dayton finds interim pastor

    Pastor Susan Reifinger to lead the First Presbyterian Church of Dayton By: Emily Holody    After months of guest pastors following the departure of longtime pastor, the Rev. Kathy Nelson, the First Presbyterian Church of Dayton has a new, semi-permanent minister.    The Rev. Susan Reifinger, 54, delivered her first sermon at the church Sunday, and is…