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  • HILLSBOROUGH: Recycling will be picked up by Wednesday

    Cold weather delays pickups       Recycling pickups in Hillsborough have been delayed due to the high volume of materials as a result of the holidays, coupled with the severe weather.       Residents are asked to leave their recyclables at the curb.  Collections will be completed on Wednesday, Jan. 8.      The Somerset County Recycling Division thanks residents…

  • REGION: Residents urged to take precautions due to cold

    REGION: Residents urged to take precautions due to cold

    A deep freeze rode in on the back of a snowstorm that dropped between 8 and 10 inches over the area late last week and freezing rain and icy conditions Sunday. by Jennifer Kohlhepp, Packet Media Group A deep freeze rode in on the back of a snowstorm that dropped between 8 and 10 inches…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: January 9

    Florence    Police arrested Jose Rivera, 44, after it was discovered he had outstanding warrants out of Trenton and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department.    According to police, the warrants total $19,543.94.    Mr. Rivera was taken into custody and transported to the Burlington County Jail to await pickup up by Mercer County Authorities.    Dec. 27 police charged…

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: January 10

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Benefits protection    Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter to help protect benefits for workers laid off or furloughed due to a state of emergency has been advanced by an Assembly panel.    ”Instances like Superstorm Sandy highlighted gaps in our…

  • ROEBLING: Man could escape jail in teen molestation case

    A Roebling man, accused of molesting a teenage girl with special needs in Princeton, will be able to avoid criminal prosecution by entering a diversionary program for first-time offenders. by Philip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group A Roebling man, accused of molesting a teenage girl with special needs in Princeton, will be able to avoid…

  • REGION: January is School Board Recognition Month

    Citing the meaningful contributions to public education and to the quality of life in New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has proclaimed January 2014 as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey. Citing the meaningful contributions to public education and to the quality of life in New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has proclaimed January 2014 as…

  • LAWRENCE: ‘Lost’ man ends up arrested with multiple charges

    A Lawrencia Drive man who was trying to find his way home early New Year’s Day after he was dropped off at the wrong location has been charged with multiple offenses By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    A Lawrencia Drive man who was trying to find his way home early New Year’s Day after he was…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Crash injures local man

    EAST WINDSOR: Crash injures local man

    A collision involving a car and tractor trailer in front of Home Depot left one driver injured late Monday afternoon. By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — A collision involving a car and tractor trailer in front of Home Depot left one driver injured late Monday afternoon.    According to police, the accident occurred at…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Massi helps Ravens earn first win

    By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    The season certainly didn’t begin the way the Robbinsville High boys basketball team had hoped.    But after six straight losses to open the season, the Ravens put together their best performance of the season last Saturday and came away with their first win, topping Princeton, 67-41.    ”We finally committed…