• Concert to honor McHugh-Magnusson family

    Judith LeMassena, president, Hopewell Valley Chorus     When the Hopewell Valley Chorus sings in its concert this Sunday, we will be singing in honor of the McHugh-Magnusson family, of Hopewell Township. At our Nov. 26 rehearsal, we shared shock, disbelief and sorrow, following news of the terrible automobile accident that had befallen our well-loved member,…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: State finals bound!

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: State finals bound!

    Ed Birch photo Vikings junior Rashaan Baker shows his excitement as the team celebrates its 14-7 victory over Old Bridge on Friday night.

  • Nominations Deadline Extended to Dec. 31 for Outstanding Women Awards

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominations for its 2013 Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards program. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Dec. 31, 2012. "We’re looking forward to recognizing women in a variety of fields and endeavors who have made a…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Voters league launches finance drive

       The League of Women Voters — celebrating 50 years of service to the community and 93 years nationally — is asking its local friends for their financial support during the Hopewell Valley League’s annual fund drive.    ”This finance drive is our primary fundraiser and it allows us to cover most of our operating expenses,” says…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Police to enforce school bus safety

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Police have stepped up their presence at school bus stops in the wake of a motorist allegedly hitting a local teenager after she just had exited a school bus Nov. 28 on Southfield Road.    Police have said the enforcement will be in the mornings and afternoons…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Legion calls for ‘Jersey Boys’

    By Jennifer Larkin, Special Writer    American Legion Post 401 in Monmouth Junction is looking for applicants to take part in its annual citizenship education program, officials said.    The organization is holding its 68th Jersey Boys State session, June 16-21 at Rider University in Lawrenceville, according to Post 401 Commander Gary Cooper.    The American Legion is…

  • PRINCETON: Trust presents grant to Pettoranello foundation

       The Princeton Pettoranello Sister City Foundation has received an award of $5,000 from the J. Seward Johnson Sr 1963 Charitable Trust.    ”We are grateful to the trust for their ongoing support of our foundation’s work to further the sister city relationship between Princeton Township and Pettoranello di Molise and to enhance the quality of life…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Residents to cast votes on classroom referendum

    Polls open Tuesday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINVILLE — Township voters will go to the polls next week to decide whether to approve bonding for $18.9 million worth of school projects, including the addition of 29 classrooms at two overcrowded schools.    Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9…

  • Dartmouth Aires to sing in Hopewell Valley Friday

    Schools’ concerts come later    The Dartmouth Aires, an a cappella group that took second place on the NBC show, “The Sing-Off,” last year, will perform at the Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m.    The performance will top off a day of activity for the all-male, collegiate singing group…

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