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  • REGION: DEP urges radon testing

    The Department of Environmental Protection is urging homeowners and school officials to test for radon, a naturally occurring gas linked to cancer, as part of National Radon Action Month. TRENTON —The Department of Environmental Protection is urging homeowners and school officials to test for radon, a naturally occurring gas linked to cancer, as part of…

  • REGION: Girl Scouts begin annual cookie sale

    The sale started in central and southern New Jersey on Jan. 16 and goes through late February. by Amy Batista, Special Writer DAYTON — It’s that time of year again. Girl Scout Cookies on sale.    The sale started in central and southern New Jersey on Jan. 16 and goes through late February.    This year’s batch…

  • COUNTY: Freeholder chairman reflects on 2014 challenges

    COUNTY: Freeholder chairman reflects on 2014 challenges

    Koontz reflects on his political past, the role of the freeholder board and the challenges the state’s capital city is wrestling with from high crime to alleged government corruption. by Philip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group Andrew Koontz looks like a college professor, dressed in dark corduroys, black shoes and a sports coat over what…

  • FLORENCE: Firefighters battle a blaze at Florence business

    No injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished a blaze at a local business on West Front Street last Thursday evening, according to officials. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — No injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished a blaze at a local business on West Front Street last Thursday evening, according to officials.    ”The Florence…

  • REGION: DEP urges testing for radon

    The Department of Environmental Protection is urging homeowners and school officials to test for radon, a naturally occurring gas linked to cancer, as part of National Radon Action Month. TRENTON —The Department of Environmental Protection is urging homeowners and school officials to test for radon, a naturally occurring gas linked to cancer, as part of…

  • MERCER COUNTY: Hughes delivers state of county address

    MERCER COUNTY: Hughes delivers 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…

  • BORDENTOWN: Charity dinner to raise money to beat childhood cancer

    Local businessman Joseph Salera has organized an evening of comedy and local “woodsmen” cuisine to raise money for youths stricken by cancer. BORDENTOWN — Local businessman Joseph Salera has organized an evening of comedy and local “woodsmen” cuisine to raise money for youths stricken by cancer.    Utilizing his New York City and local connections from…

  • HAMILTON: Captains make Hamilton West coach’s job easier

    HAMILTON: Captains make Hamilton West coach’s job easier

    From left, Hamilton High School West boys basketball captains Kevin Smiegocki, Tyleer Wrenn, Dan Garcia, and Malik Snead make their coach’s job easier through their leadership on and off the court. Courtesy photo

  • POLICE BLOTTER: January 24

    Hamilton    Police investigated thefts in the 1100 block of Route 33, in the 1000 block of Edinburg Road, on George Dye Road, on Lamont Avenue and at the intersection of Klockner and Hamilton avenues on Jan. 8.    In addition, police investigated burglaries on Joan Terrance and in the 800 block of Cedar Lane as well…