• HONOR ROLL: Bordentown teens nab high marks

       The Bordentown Regional High School recently announced the students who earned Honor Roll during the first marking period of the 2012-13 academic year.    Students who received grades 80 or higher earned a spot on the Honor Roll this fall.    The students who earned Honor Roll of Distinction received a grade no lower than 90 during…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: Week of Dec. 13

    By Nancy Mrzljak, Guest Columnist    The Windy Farm Alpaca Open House Weekend will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, and Sunday, Dec. 16. The event is open to the public and will be held rain, snow or shine. The Windy Farm Alpaca is located 61 White Pine Rd., Chesterfield. Alpaca products…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Mayor accepts state leadership role

    EAST WINDSOR: Mayor accepts state leadership role

    Many dignitaries attended the ceremony, including Assemblyman Daniel Benson (front row, right) and Hightstown Mayor Steven Kirson (second row, right). (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • POLICE BLOTTER: Week of Dec. 13

    Florence    At 1:10 p.m. Dec. 7, an officer found Zachary Tucker Jr., 32, from Florence, walking in the area of Broad Street, police said. A check revealed that a warrant from Camden was in effect.    Police said when the officer approached him, Mr. Tucker ran and a foot chase ensued.    Mr. Tucker was located in…

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: Week of Dec. 13

    By Michelle Marinello, Guest Columnist    The Springfield Township Recreation Committee meeting is set to meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the municipal building.    Juliustown Fire Company will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec 13 in the fire hall.    The Springfield Township Zoning Board is set to meet 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in the municipal building.…

  • FLORENCE: Redevelopment projects advance

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special Writer    FLORENCE — Plans for two of the town’s major redevelopment projects are closer to becoming a reality.    The Township Council continued to make headway with the new Burlington Coat Factory headquarters and the former Marcella L. Duffy Elementary School at the Dec. 5 meeting by passing measures that enable both…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Permits curbed parade route

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — The Ladies Auxiliary of Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 hosted its 27th annual lighting ceremony at the firehouse the day after Thanksgiving, but new deadlines for permits to use county and state roads prevented the ceremony from taking its normal parade route.    Usually, the parade passes through the…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Mayor accepts state leadership role

    EAST WINDSOR: Mayor accepts state leadership role

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    EAST WINDSOR — Mercer County Freeholders joined Sen. Linda Greenstein and Assemblymen Daniel Benson and Wayne DeAngelo in congratulating Mayor Janice Mironov in becoming president of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.    On Thursday, Sean Conner, of Gov. Chris Christie’s Press Office, said that the administration continues to have…

  • MONTGOMERY: Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year

    MONTGOMERY: Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year

    Montgomery High School senior Jillian Kelly won the Central Jersey Group IV meet in addition to other season highlights. Photo by Robert Gleason

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