• REGISTER SPOTLIGHT: PHOTOS: Week of Feb. 21
  • ALLENTOWN: Pupils and dads enjoy a Guys Night Out

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    ALLENTOWN — Newell Elementary School students, parents and guardians took advantage of the down time in the winter season with a Guys Night Out, giving children a chance to spend some quality time with their fathers, grandfathers or uncles while reading or playing games with them.    The event packed the…

  • Uncorking a good time`

    Uncorking a good time`

    Area wineries gearing up for the months ahead By Keith Loria, Special Writer    It was more than 200 years ago when London’s Royal Society of the Arts recognized two New Jersey vintners for their success in producing the first bottles of quality wine derived from colonial agriculture. Ever since, New Jersey has continued to produce…

  • MILLSTONE: County bridge remains closed

       MILLSTONE — A county bridge on Olde Noah Hunt road remains closed while county staff determines what repairs are needed, according to Monmouth County’s director of public information.    The bridge was closed Feb. 13 following the report of a pothole in the bridge approach, Laura Kirkpatrick said Tuesday. After inspection, county staff determined it was…

  • No end in sight to dam repair project

    Dora Schember, Allentown I would like to express my dissatisfaction with Allentown Borough and Monmouth County regarding the completion of the Allentown Bridge/Dam (U-12) project.    I live at on South Main in one of the unfinished properties. It is my understanding that the work on my property will not be completed until the borough and…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Seniors to compete for ‘Mr. Robbinsville’ title

       Twelve senior boys and their female escorts at Robbinsville High School are busy putting the final touches on the Annual Mr. RHS Show 2013.    The show, “Mr. RHS,” can be described as a hybrid combination of “American Idol” meets male beauty pageant. It will take place at Robbinsville High School at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.…

  • PENNINGTON: Toll Gate children learn about Lincoln

    PENNINGTON: Toll Gate children learn about Lincoln

    Civil War author James McPherson with his grandchildren, Annie and James Long, both students at Toll Gate Grammar School, where he spoke recently to students about President Abraham Lincoln.

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Jancewicz captures Group II high jump, 400 meters

    Ravens’ Hunter wins pole vault By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    The group level is supposed to be tougher than the sectional level, but it all looked the same to Noel Jancewicz.    The Robbinsville High School senior won the same events at the Group II girls track and field meet Saturday that she had individually…

  • Support appreciated

    Michael A. Chipowsky, chairman Hopewell Township Board of Fire Commissioners     Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in the fire elections on Feb. 16.    Because of your support, our emergency responders will have the equipment they need to continue to serve our communities whenever and wherever an emergency arises.    If you…

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