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  • MCCC: School recognizes anniversary of program director

    MCCC: School recognizes anniversary of program director

    Alice Weiss is being recognized by Mercer County Community College as she celebrates her 25th year as program director of WWFM the Classical Network on the MCCC campus. Courtesy photo

  • REGION: What to do when those cold symptoms won’t subside

    People are most likely to have colds during fall and winter, starting in late August or early September until March or April. The increased incidence of colds during the cold season may be attrib by Jennifer Kohlhepp, Packet Media Group It’s like nails on a chalkboard to those who hear it and even worse to…

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: January 24

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Payout reform    Assemblywoman Donna Simon has lauded Gov. Christie’s call for eliminating the practice of payouts for public employees for unused sick time and for bail reform during his State of the State address, which he delivered to a…

  • HAMILTON: Hittin’ the ice (photo)

    HAMILTON: Hittin’ the ice (photo)

    The Spartans next have a road game against Monroe Township High School on Friday, Jan. 24. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Wall Arena. Nottingham will take the ice against Paul VI at Mercer County Park on Friday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

  • BCC: Events set to celebrate Black History Month

    Burlington County College’s African American Cultural Events Committee recently announced this year’s calendar of events to commemorate Black History Month. Burlington County College’s African American Cultural Events Committee recently announced this year’s calendar of events to commemorate Black History Month.    Thursday, Feb. 6 Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times best-selling author and 2013 NAACP Image…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Anker becoming bigger contributor for Ravens

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    With an assist in Monday’s 6-1 win over Monroe, Coleman Anker recorded his 23rd point for the Robbinsville High School ice hockey team, one more than he had all of last year.    ”Senior year, it’s my last year playing,” Anker said. “I really did take the time to get…

  • COUNTY: Hughes delivers annual state of county address

    COUNTY: Hughes delivers annual state of county address

    Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said during his annual State of the County address last week that his administration would open a dialogue with state and city school officials to help facilita    WEST WINDSOR — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said during his annual State of the County address last week that his…

  • MANVILLE: Flood relief on the way for many

    MANVILLE: Flood relief on the way for many

    Buyouts won’t stop rising waters, but they may move people out of harm’s way and prevent scenes like this from 2011 along Angle Street and Kyle Avenue in the Lost Valley. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Ride 4 Erik fundraiser lets you coddle yourself, help charity

    LAMBERTVILLE: Ride 4 Erik fundraiser lets you coddle yourself, help charity

    A childhood illness to Erik Zimmerman led to the formation of the charity Ride 4 Erik seven years ago.