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  • REGION: Injured owl released back into wild

    REGION: Injured owl released back into wild

    Florence youth, family and friends join township officials for the release Jan. 17 release. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — It could be said that Jenna Korinko, 11 of Florence, truly is someone who gives a hoot.    In October of last year, Jenna called Burlington County Central Communications to report that there was an…

  • MANVILLE: Senior citizen lunch is Monday, Feb. 10

    Community calendar, issue of Feb. 10 Fri., Feb. 7    Dental access day: This is National Children’s Dental Access Day, which gives one day of free dental care for needy children ages 12 and younger. Participating offices close to Manville are Smile Designs, Somerset, (732) 247-7417; Manville Dental Group (908) 722-6500; and Smile Works Pediatric Dentistry…

  • MILLSTONE: School board to interview candidates

    The Millstone Township Board of Education will interview candidates at a meeting Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. to fill a board vacancy. MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Board of Education will interview candidates at a meeting Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. to fill a board vacancy.    According to Business Administrator Bernard S. Biesiada,…

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: February 7

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Obamacare    A resolution has been introduced by Assembly Republican Deputy Conference Leader Mary Pat Angelini and Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi calling on Congress to codify a regulation proposed by the Internal Revenue Service exempting volunteer firefighters from Obamacare.    The resolution,…

  • HAMILTON: Contract approved for new animal shelter

    The Township Council unanimously approved a nearly $1.1 million contract for the construction of additions to the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter located on Sylvan Avenue. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — The Township Council unanimously approved a nearly $1.1 million contract for the construction of additions to the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter located on…

  • MCCC Opens Enrollment for Later-Starting Spring Classes

    MCCC Opens Enrollment for Later-Starting Spring Classes

    Enrollment is now open for later-starting Spring classes at Mercer County Community College.

  • MANVILLE: Police blotter, week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3

    Reports from police records    A patron allegedly gave a Lukoil gas station on South Main Street a fake $10 bill at 12:47 p.m. Jan. 27.    – Michael Patishnock, 25, of Somerville was arrested on a contempt of court warrant at 6:36 p.m. Jan. 27. He was released on $500 bail.    – A 32-year-old…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Unique sound in unique venue

    LAMBERTVILLE: Unique sound in unique venue

    The Sweet Plantain quartet, which blends jazz, Latin and hip-hop, will play Feb. 15 in a Riverside Symphonia concert in a Lambertville church.

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Unique sound in unique venue

    LAMBERTVILLE: Unique sound in unique venue

    St. John’s to host Latin jazz improvisational group By John Tredrea, Special Writer    A string quartet that blends the influences of improvisational jazz, Latin rhythms and hip-hop with the traditions of western classical music is bringing a multicultural listening experience to Lambertville soon.    The Riverside Symphonia’s mid-winter concert, scheduled for Feb. 15, will feature a…