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  • South Brunswick falls to MKA in Van Cott Cup opener

    By: Ken Weingartner    When the South Brunswick High ice hockey team lost 4-3in overtime to Montclair-Kimberley Academy in Monday’s opening round of the Van Cott Cup tournament, "frustrating" might have been the best word to describe the outcome.    That word also probably best applies to the season as a whole.    South Brunswick struggled to a…

  • March 3 fashion show to benefit Post Prom

    The cost is $10 per person and will include admission, refreshments and a chance to win one of several door prizes donated by local businesses — including a prom gown and tuxedo rental    The Post Prom committee is hosting a Prom Fashion Show on March 3 at 7 p.m. in the CHS Performing Arts Center.…

  • Obituaries for the week of Feb. 23

    Alice Raesly, William Donald Matlack, Helen Popso, Marie Dixon, Nancy Shultz Hetman, James Craig, Helen Rosinksi Weaver, Anne Lane Reeder, Anna I. D’Abronzo, Frank J. O’Brien, Gennoro Chiariello Jr., Mark A. Doan . Alice Raesly    WESTAMPTON — Alice Wright Raesly, 84, a former resident of the Samuel Miller Christian Retirement Center in Mount Holly, died…

  • Teen stabbed in hotel fight

    A 14-year-old boy is in serious but stable condition after a 13-year-old boy stabbed him in the chest at the Econo Lodge Tuesday afternoon. By:Joseph Harvie    A 13-year-old boy was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon after he stabbed a 14-year-old boy in the chest with a 4-inch steak knife at…

  • Break Away

    Art Garfunkel bridges any troubled waters from the past for McCarter Theatre’s gala. By: Hilary Parker    Art Garfunkel is the perfect party guest.    He labels himself "bookish" and keeps a list of all 964 books that he’s read since he started keeping track in 1969. He’s highly educated, with both a bachelor’s and a master’s…

  • Matmen heading into pressure-packed district tourney

    HOPEWELL VALLEY WRESTLING By: Mike Molaro    At first glance, it might look like the Hopewell Valley Central High School wrestling squad was easily handled in the 38-27 setback to visiting Allentown on Feb. 15.    A closer look shows that the Bulldogs and Redbirds were about as evenly matched as could be. Each team won seven…

  • Sustainable Lawrence offers earth-saving courses

    The newly formed nonprofit citizens group will offer residents six courses to promote and earth-friendly lifestyle. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    Sustainable Lawrence, a newly formed nonprofit group dedicated to encouraging an ecologically sustainable lifestyle, is offering six courses aimed at educating residents on the concept of sustainability.    Sustainability is defined as not using natural resources…

  • Mercer County gives local park proposal a timeout

    Mercer County leases the affected land to farmer Ted Wilk, who owns Little Acres farm market on Lawrenceville-Pennington Road By Lea Kahn    A controversial request to turn over a 35-acre portion of Mercer County Park Northwest to Lawrence for recreation fields seems to have been drop-kicked into a black hole, according to Mercer County officials.…

  • Council leaves the dais for community forums

    Township Council will hit the road this year and meet with residents in their neighborhoods at a series of forums. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer    Township Council is hitting the road next month, holding the first of three planned community meetings at the Lawrence Road Fire Co. on March 27, according to Mayor Michael Powers.    The…