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  • Raise the Roof

    An acoustic concert in Doylestown will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s Women Build program. By: Jillian Kalonick    Although Kelly Hile is the director of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County (Pa.)’s Women Build program, she admits that until recently, she was a novice on the construction site.    "The one thing I…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: Suburban farms are worth saving

    There is merit in maintaining New Jersey’s "Garden State" label Michele S. Byers    Even though New Jersey is the most densely populated and developed state in the nation, it’s still the Garden State. Productive farmland can be found in every county, from the vast agricultural plains of the Delaware Bay to Sussex County’s green valleys.…

  • Art teachers’ work on display

    Local teachers show off their talents By: Joseph Harvie    Residents are invited to see artwork by three South Brunswick High School art teachers.    The pieces will be on display during an exhibit titled Teachers as Artists at the Municipal Art Gallery, which will officially open Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., Jeff Leebaw, chairman of the township…

  • Drug charge filed after hit-and-run accident

    Manahawkin man faces charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance in a motor vehicle following the June 7 incident. By: Charlie Olsen    A 47-year-old man from Manahawkin was charged with possession of cocaine after police stopped his vehicle because it was involved in a hit-and-run accident at 10:52 p.m. June…

  • The new and the newly renovated, Pt. 2

    One mall begins construction By: Joseph Harvie    Construction on a shopping center that will be home to stores such as Target and Best Buy has begun.    The center, Heritage Place, located near the intersection of Route 1 north and Route 522 and stretching back to Stouts Lane, is expected to open in March 2007, Perry…

  • From New York to Vacationland

    PAFA exhibits artist Alex Katz’s world of cool swims in the lake, outdoor parties and get-togethers with urban scenesters. By: Jillian Kalonick    After the reception for his exhibit at the Pennsylvania Academy for Fine Arts, artist Alex Katz returned to the "yellow house" in Lincolnville, Maine — as he has for the past 55 summers…

  • Township adds two to police force

    New patrol officers join growing department By: Molly Petrilla    MANSFIELD — With the addition of several new hires, the township police are continuing to build a stronger department.    In March, Richard Bendel joined the force as public safety director — a position he will hold for three to five years, at which time he may…

  • Speakers: Immigration reforms must include path to citizenship

    Speakers at the United Way of Greater Mercer County’s second immigration forum June 29 raised concern about various legislative proposals at the federal level that deal with the immigration issue. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    The United States is heavily dependent on immigrants — especially Latinos — and steps must be taken to fix the broken…

  • Lawrence overcomes

    Hopewell’s one-run lead vanishes after a rain delay. By: Tim Falls    The Lawrence 13-year-old Babe Ruth team had to be quick about it. Lawrence needed to score and score fast.    Lawrence had three innings to make up a one-run deficit but only needed one as they defeated Hopewell, 13-9, on Monday in the completion of…