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  • MANVILLE: Her trimmed tresses will gladden an ill child

    MANVILLE: Her trimmed tresses will gladden an ill child

    Skylar Lukac beams as she shows off her donation to Locks of Love. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Kascik promoted to lieutenant in Hopewell Twp. Police Department

    LAMBERTVILLE: Kascik promoted to lieutenant in Hopewell Twp. Police Department

    Phil McAuliffe Hopewell Twp police Sargeant Christopher Kascik stands with hid two nieces, Kathleen and McKenna Bartzak, before being sworn in.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Snow causes school to juggle its calendar

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Snow days are great for mid-winter breaks, but wreak havoc on school schedules in the spring.    Monday’s snowstorm means Hillsborough schools will now be in session on Monday, Feb. 17 (President’s Day).    Should additional snow days be needed, the district will use dates that are currently scheduled for spring break.…

  • HAMILTON: Report: Crime decreases in the township

    HAMILTON: Report: Crime decreases in the township

    Township officials are touting a recently released State Police report that shows crime was down 5 percent overall in Hamilton in 2013. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Township officials are touting a recently released New Jersey State Police report that shows crime was down 5 percent overall in Hamilton in 2013.    Specifically, there…

  • MCCC Gallery Calls for Entries for "Mercer County Artists 2014"

    By Wendy Humphrey Calling local artists! Artists aged 18 or older who live, work, or attend school in Mercer County are invited to submit their art for consideration for this year’s “Mercer County Artists 2014” exhibition at The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC).  Jurying takes place on Saturday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5…

  • MANVILLE: At least 150 show interest in flood buyout

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Manville officials don’t believe the newest plan to spend additional federal Sandy relief aid announced Monday by the governor’s office will mean any more money for borough homeowners.    Officials are still relying on what they heard at the Jan. 15 presentation in Manville by Richard Boornazian, the assistant commissioner for…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS students star at Super Bowl

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS students star at Super Bowl

    The Seattle Seahawk’s Malcolm Smith might have won the Super Bowl’s Most Valuable Player award Sunday, but it was local talent that had residents cheering. By Ed Birch, Special Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Seattle Seahawk’s Malcolm Smith might have won the Super Bowl’s Most Valuable Player award Sunday, but it was local talent that…

  • PLUMSTED: Voters say no to firehouse referendum

    PLUMSTED: Voters say no to firehouse referendum

    Voters shot down a referendum that if approved would have authorized the Plumsted Township Fire District to purchase land to expand the New Egypt Firehouse on Main Street. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — Voters shot down a referendum that if approved would have authorized the Plumsted Township Fire District to purchase land to…

  • HAMILTON: Report: Crime decreases in the township

    HAMILTON: Report: Crime decreases in the township

    Mayor Kelly Yaede lauded the recently released report data indicating crime decreased in the township in 2013. Photo courtesy of Hamilton Township