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  • SOUTH COUNTY: Seiter, Gallagher lead new nine-member board

    SOUTH COUNTY: Seiter, Gallagher lead new nine-member board

    The first South Hunterdon Regional Board of Education that will guide grades K-12 education in Lambertville, West Amwell and Stockton pose at their first meeting. From left, seated, are Nicole Klaus, Celeste Mosby, Anna Nicolas and Laurie Weinstein. Standing are Peter Gasparro, Viktor Paerg, Dan Seiter, Jim Gallagher and Derek Roseman. (Photo by John Tredrea)

  • FLORENCE: Local police brighten a needy family’s holiday

    FLORENCE: Local police brighten a needy family’s holiday

    This holiday season was made special for one family by the police department during the late morning of Dec. 19, just in time for the family to celebrate Christmas. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — This holiday season was made special for one family by the police department during the late morning of Dec.…

  • LETTER: Gov. Christie favors illegal behavior

    To the editor:    Gov. Chris Christie has signed a bill that will allow the children of illegal immigrants to pay New Jersey’s in-state rates to go to the state’s colleges and universities.    Published articles reporting the event quote those favoring the bill, even quote illegal immigrants themselves, but as usual do not quote anyone opposing…

  • COUNTY: DEP encourages consumers to recycle electronics

    The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents that televisions, computers, electronic tablets, e-book readers, printers and monitors that have been replaced by new electronic holi The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents that televisions, computers, electronic tablets, e-book readers, printers and monitors that have been replaced by new electronic holiday gifts cannot be…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Book was born, nurtured in New Hope bar
  • LAWRENCE: School board reorganization set for Monday

    In a change from tradition, the Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence High School library. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    In a change from tradition, the Lawrence Township Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the…

  • COUNTY: Toy drive honors park ranger

    COUNTY: Toy drive honors park ranger

    Each year as the holidays rolled around, Mercer County Park Commission Ranger Dave Deveney and his wife, Sherri Deveney, were known to rally friends, family and co-workers to open their hearts to children by donating t HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Each year as the holidays rolled around, Mercer County Park Commission Ranger Dave Deveney and his…

  • REGION: Hightstown community mourns beloved firefighter

    REGION: Hightstown community mourns beloved firefighter

    The community is mourning the loss of Fire Police Lt. David Lidke, a well-known firefighter, who died in the line of duty Dec. 23. by Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The community is mourning the loss of Fire Police Lt. David Lidke, a well-known firefighter, who died in the line of duty Dec. 23.…

  • MEETING CALENDAR: January 2

    Thurs., Jan. 2    Robbinsville Township Council, special meeting to adopt temporary budget, 8:30 a.m., Conference room, 1 Washington Blvd.    Robbinsville Board of Education, reorganization meeting, 7 p.m., Robbinsville High School Activity Center, 155 Robbinsville Edinburg Road.    Upper Freehold Committee, reorganization meeting, 7 p.m., Municipal Room, 314 Route 539, Cream Ridge. Mon., Jan. 6    Allentown Borough…