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  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: January 23

    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…

  • ON CAMPUS: January 23

    Borough resident named to dean’s list Allentown resident Morgan Marsicano, a senior majoring in English at Messiah College, was named to the school’s 2013 fall semester dean’s list.    Dean’s list is earned by receiving a 3.6 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.    Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts…

  • ALLENTOWN: Authorities say threat was hoax

    The bomb threat that led to the New Jersey State Police canvass Upper Freehold Regional School District schools last Thursday has been determined to be a hoax. by David Kilby, Special Writer ALLENTOWN — The bomb threat that led to the New Jersey State Police canvass Upper Freehold Regional School District schools last Thursday has…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Henchecks will talk about local history

    LAMBERTVILLE: Henchecks will talk about local history

    Washington under the Council Tree (Newark Museum collection)

  • MCCC: School recognizes anniversary of program director

    MCCC: School recognizes anniversary of program director

    As a junior music major at James Madison University, Alice Weiss walked into the studios of public radio station WMRA not realizing it would be the first of decades of service in the not-for-profit r WEST WINDSOR — As a junior music major at James Madison University, Alice Weiss walked into the studios of public…

  • MERCER COUNTY: New freeholder chairman reflects on 2014 challenges
  • LAWRENCE: Supporters speak out for Boys and Girls Club

    Although the Zoning Board of Adjustment won’t decide the fate of a community recreation center proposed by the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton and Mercer County until the board’s special meeting Ja By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Although the Zoning Board of Adjustment won’t decide the fate of a community recreation center proposed by…

  • MILLSTONE: Residents among fire academy graduates

    Neil E. Robinson and Chris R. Villanova, both of the Millstone Township Fire Company were among 42 firefighters who graduated from the Monmouth County firefighter program last week. HOWELL — Neil E. Robinson and Chris R. Villanova, both of the Millstone Township Fire Company, were among 42 firefighters who graduated from the Monmouth County firefighter…

  • MANVILLE: Flood relief on the way for many

    MANVILLE: Flood relief on the way for many

    A Manville resident asks his own personal question of Richard Boornazian, an assistant commissioner in the DEP, at last week’s meeting explaining flood buyouts. (Photo by Gene Robbins)