• MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of Jan. 24

    MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, week of Jan. 24

       The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. Residents of Manville age 50 and older are eligible for membership. Also, persons who do not remain residents of Manville are still eligible for membership.    Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Veteran educators recall years in Valley schools

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Veteran educators recall years in Valley schools

       When Mary Yeomans started teaching science in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District in 1976, the high school had two break rooms — one for men and one for women — and Timberlane Middle School, where Mrs. Yeomans began her career, had one telephone for teachers to use. She would receive a long-distance bill from…

  • MANVILLE: Vietnam sacrifices honored

    MANVILLE: Vietnam sacrifices honored

    At Saturday’s Vietnam memorial ceremony, Ladies Auxiliary President Joyce Tanalski lays a flower on the hallowed ground. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Civilized society depends on gun laws

    To the editor: Gun ownership and gun responsibilities are not only political questions but also deeply spiritual issues. Their lethal capabilities can be used both for protection and for murder; require defined but not punitive regulation.    To maintain its viability, and freedom a nation must be concerned with its civic environment- in effect, that it’s…

  • Community Calendar: Jan. 24 edition

    Thurs., Jan. 24    Cookie Monsters: 4:15 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., Allentown library, 16 South Main Street. Enjoy the story “The Mitten” by Jan Brett, then decorate a theme-inspired cookie. (Please let us know of any food allergies your child has). For children ages 5 and up. Register in advance by calling the library at 609-259-7565.…

  • MANVILLE: Library Happenings column, week of Jan. 24

        Change in fines: Effective Monday, Feb. 4, there will be increases in most fines. The list is available at the Circulation Desk.     Story time: Registration has begun. Children must be 3 ½ by Aug. 31, 2012. Call the library for more information.     Display case: If you have a hobby or collection that…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: State Labor Commissioner expected in town Thursday

        State Department of Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths is expected to visit Hurricane Sandy damage tour sites in Hillsborough today, Thursday.     He will look at places cleaned up with manpower provided by the state government and paid for by a federal grant.     Mr. Wirths is slated to arrive at 1:30 p.m., and…

  • MCCC Gallery to Kick Off County’s 175th Anniversary with "Mapping Mercer!" Exhibit Jan. 23 to Feb. 14

    MCCC Gallery to Kick Off County’s 175th Anniversary with "Mapping Mercer!" Exhibit Jan. 23 to Feb. 14

    A Mercer County map circa 1860 is part of “Mapping Mercer!”, an exhibit at the MCCC Gallery that kicks of a yearlong celebration of Mercer County’s 175th anniversary.

  • Jewish Heritage Night Feb. 9 at Titans Game

    By HaR Sinai Har Sinai Families Headed to Trenton Titans Game Hopewell Twp. – Har Sinai Temple families will be joining "Jewish Heritage Night" at the Trenton Titans hockey game the night of Feb. 9. The game will be a face-off between the Kalamazoo Wings and will begin at 7:35 p.m. at the Sun National…

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