• JAMESBURG: Borough addresses trucks hitting Route 522 bridge

    JAMESBURG: Borough addresses trucks hitting Route 522 bridge

    Borough residents and officials have had enough when it comes to the trucks getting stuck under the railroad bridge at Gatzmer Avenue, causing a traffic nightmare. By Amy Batista, Special Writer JAMESBURG — Borough residents and officials have had enough when it comes to the trucks getting stuck under the railroad bridge at Gatzmer Avenue,…

  • EST WINDSOR: Petite powerhouse earns national champion title

    EST WINDSOR: Petite powerhouse earns national champion title

    Hightstown High School graduate started judo at the age of 7     Michelle Arias may be small but she is fierce.    The petite 18-year-old proved she’s a powerhouse last week when she arm-locked her opponent to win the 48kg women’s division of the 2013 US Judo Federation Junior National Championship in Pittsburgh, Pa.”When people…

  • U-15 baseball team victorious again

       The Northern Burlington U-15 baseball team won its second consecutive District 5 championship by beating Mt. Holly 13-5.    In the tournament, the offense was led by Kyle Stemmer (10 hits), Shawn Allen (six hits) and Eric Stinglen (two home runs).    Kyle and Eric shared the pitcher’s mound with Brian Ford and Mike Cottrell in the…

  • WEST AMWELL: South accepts Mobile STEM Lab grant

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    WEST AMWELL — The Lambertville Area Education Foundation’s $6,422 grant for Mobile STEM Education was accepted by the South Hunterdon Regional High School Board of Education at its July 24 meeting, Business Administrator Kerry Sevillis said.    The LAEF is a nonprofit organization that works to benefit public schools in the…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    East Windsor    Police are investigating a burglary at a vacant Etra Road residence.    Police said copper plumbing was stolen from the residence between Jan. 1, 2011 and July 24. The property owner estimated the value of the plumbing at $1,000 and the cost for repairs at $5,000.    Police responded to a break-in at an Old…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Fresh Air kids here from the city

    Twenty-six children from New York City arrived in town on Tuesday afternoon, ready to spend the next 10 days with host families in the area. By Payal Marathe, Special to the Packet    WEST WINDSOR — Twenty-six children from New York City arrived in town on Tuesday afternoon, ready to spend the next 10 days with…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Reverend’s namesake headed to top stakes race

    HIGHTSTOWN: Reverend’s namesake headed to top stakes race

    Father Patrick likely favorite in Peter Haughton Memorial By Ken Weingartner, Special Writer     When Rev. Patrick McDonnell found out there was a 2-year-old named after him, he was flattered. He also was a little perplexed.    The 2-year-old in this case was a racehorse. Hall of Fame harness racing trainer Jimmy Takter, who lives…

  • HAMILTON: Corrections officer admits smuggling phone
  • PLUMSTED: School board postpones appointment to fill vacancy

    The district will now interview candidates at the Aug. 14 meeting. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — Due to scheduling conflicts, the Plumsted Township School District has postponed interviews to fill the board of education’s vacancy.    Initially, the board was set to interview candidates during the July 24 meeting and deliberate in executive session.…

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