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  • 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…

  • WEST AMWELL: Reward offered for info in Jan. 24 burglaries

    Crimestoppers will give $500 for tips    Hunterdon County Crimestoppers is offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of suspects responsible for burglaries in Delaware and West Amwell townships on Jan. 24.    The homes on Mill Road in West Amwell and on Dunkard Church Road in Delaware were burglarized during…

  • HAMILTON: Township scientist to give lecture

    Dr. Eli Mordechai, CEO and founder of Genesis Biotechnology Group in Hamilton, will offer insights into to the future of biopharma as part of the distinguished lecture series at Mercer County Community College. WEST WINDSOR — Dr. Eli Mordechai, CEO and founder of Genesis Biotechnology Group in Hamilton, will offer insights into to the future…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Local sports teams honored

    Local sports teams have been so successful that squads receiving honors had to arrive in shifts at the Jan. 16 Township Committee meeting to avoid exceeding the number of people allowed in the meeting room by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Local sports teams have been so successful that squads receiving honors had…