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Upcoming events at the Hopewell Public Library include: Help name our Ox! The “Aloha” ox from last autumn’s Stampede has found permanent grazing ground in front of the Hopewell Public Library. Library patron Sylvie Mayer is the artist. During June, stop in the library and put a name suggestion in the collection box. The name…

The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters is accepting nominations for its 2015 Community Service Award, established 30 years ago. Individuals and local organizations are invited to nominate students for the award, which recognizes a student who has demonstrated a commitment to school, church, or community through active volunteer work. Students who live in Hopewell…

“A day in the country is worth a month in the city.” Fulper Family Farmstead’s unique summer camp program is the epitome of this quote. Join their farm family for the week and make memories that last a lifetime. For the last nine years, the Fulpers have opened their barn doors to children for the…

Shown from left are John Hunt, Sadie Strober and Gianna Novak.

Shown from left are Daniel Persichilli, Amanda Wengryn, Alex Eldridge and Alana Staffin.

Special character of the Sourlands By Caroline Katmann Every Sourland Mountain resident and visitor has experienced its special character. It would be interesting to gather views on exactly which attributes make up the character of the Sourland Mountain region. For sure, the many “legendary tales” about the mountain’s past contribute to its character. According to…

Hunterdon County 4-H Dairy Club Members excelled once again at the state level. The New Jersey Competition was held March 21 in Monmouth County. The Junior Dairy Bowl Team, consisting of John Hunt, Gianna Novak and Sadie Strober, won first place and the right to represent New Jersey at the National Contest in June. They…

Meeting (from left) to prepare for the fourth annual Shad Run are: (back) Friends of Ely Park President Jim Mastrich, Shad Run founder Richard Stoneking, Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchio; and (front) Co-Race Directors Kari Kirkpatrick and Laura Niedziocha, of Stoneking Physical Therapy & Wellness Center.

Items of interest to county residents — The Tulpehaking Nature Center offers families a rare glimpse into the lives of the region’s bald eagles with a presentation of “Bald Eagles in Your Backyard” on March 22, from 2-4 p.m. In this program, researchers studying bald eagles with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ will share…