• Route 22 Improvements to Begin This Week

    Route 22 Improvements to Begin This Week

    The New Jersey Department of Transportation is preparing to begin its short-term improvements on the Route 22 corridor through Bridgewater and Somerville, with a plan to do the work mostly in the overnight hours.

  • Former Freehold Borough Employee Remembered

    Former Freehold Borough Employee Remembered

    Andrew R. Zarnowski, 65, of Freehold, died Thursday, Jan. 31 at home.

  • Lawrence Teen Honored as Top State Youth Volunteer

    Lawrence Teen Honored as Top State Youth Volunteer

    Ellen “Nelle” Evans, a Lawrence Middle School eighth-grader who, among other things, has organized many food and clothing drives, has been named one of New Jersey’s top two youth volunteers by The P By Michael Ratcliffe In her 13 years of life, Ellen “Nelle” Evans has done more to help the community than most people…

  • ALLENTOWN: Owens happy with final MCT swim

    ALLENTOWN: Owens happy with final MCT swim

    Dennis Symons Taylor Owens finished second in the consolation final of the 100-meter backstroke at last weekend’s Mercer County swim championships. Photo by Dennis Symons

  • Support those who risk lives to help us

    Michael Chipowsky, chairman, Board of Fire Commissioners Saturday, Feb. 16, between the 2 and 9 p.m., the annual fire district elections will be held.    In Hopewell Township, the polling place is the Hopewell Township municipal building at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road.    This is your opportunity to support our brave men and women of the fire…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Outdoor dining areas approved by council

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    At the recommendation of the Hopewell Borough Planning Board, the Borough Council adopted, during its Monday night meeting, an ordinance permitting and regulating outdoor dining at eateries in town.    Many new restaurants have opened in recent years in the borough’s downtown area.    Mayor Paul Anzano has noted that, unlike many…

  • Operation Shoebox Packing for Eighth Anniversary

    Operation Shoebox Packing for Eighth Anniversary

    Hillsborough-based group supporting troops overseas marking anniversary on Feb. 9. by Operation Shoebox On the eve of its eighth year providing support to U.S. troop stationed overseas, Operation Shoebox New Jersey is seeking volunteers to help support the group’s efforts. On Feb. 9, Operation Shoebox NJ will collect donations, pack care packages for the overseas…

  • ALLENTOWN: Owens happy with final MCT swim

    ALLENTOWN: Owens happy with final MCT swim

    Senior endured ups and downs By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Allentown High School senior Taylor Owens seems destined to follow in her mother’s footsteps.    ”That’s not such a bad thing,” said Taylor’s mother, Pam, the Robbinsville High School swimming coach. “She’s got a lot of those leadership qualities. She’s got a strong personality.”    Pam…

  • Winter-ready SUVs

    These SUVs can thrive in severe weather, and they’re also ideal for outdoorsy families living in warmer climates — all for under $50,000 By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features CHEVROLET TAHOE Much of the U.S. are experiencing the proverbial big chill this winter. There’s little Mother Nature can dish out that an old-school body-onframe sport-utility vehicle…

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