• HURRICANE IRENE: Part Two: Local emergency responders recall Hurricane Irene

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    Monday, Aug. 27, marked the first anniversary of Hurricane Irene — a storm that hit New Jersey last year.    It caused deadly flooding throughout the East Coast.    ”It wasn’t an incident that stood out the most, but what did was the response of all the emergency responders in trying to…

  • HURRICANE IRENE: Part One: Emergency workers remember battle of Hurricane Irene

    HURRICANE IRENE: Part One: Emergency workers remember battle of Hurricane Irene

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    Emergency responders have not forgotten Hurricane Irene.    It was the first time Hightstown firefighters had to abandon their firehouse.    ”The one thing I remember most was standing in front of the firehouse, and the chief said, ‘abandon the firehouse,’” said Rich Mastriano, a firefighter of Hightstown Engine Company No. 1…

  • PRINCETON: Tigers’ trip to Spain is multi-purpose

    Wilson has a chance to impress By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    Clay Wilson played just 48 minutes in 11 games as a freshman for the Princeton University men’s basketball team a year ago.    The sophomore from Tulsa, Okla. is hoping that during the Tigers’ 10-day trip to Spain he can make an impression on the…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters play golf despite heavy rainfall

    HIGHTSTOWN: Firefighters play golf despite heavy rainfall

    By Matt Nelson, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Despite heavy rainfall late Monday morning, firefighters gathered to played golf on the green.    Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 held its 16th annual Golf Classic at the Peddie Golf Club, a golf course of the Peddie School.    Approximately 75 golfers — from East Windsor, Cranbury, Hamilton and other…

  • CRANBURY: BOE fills vacant seats
  • HILLSBOROUGH: Three rabies cases in six days

    Health department urges public to be vigilant, cautious The Hillsborough Health Department says there have been an unusual number of animals that have tested positive for rabies between Aug. 15 and 20 in Hillsborough Township. The department issued an advisory to be aware of rabies and to take precaution.    A rabid skunk was found on…

  • CRANBURY: BOE fills vacant seats
  • HIGHTSTOWN: Council members call for Borough Hall action

    By Christina Whittington, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Nearing the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irene’s destruction in the municipality, Borough Council members and Mayor Steven Kirson held yet another special meeting Aug 23 regarding the future location of the Borough Hall complex.    Since Hurricane Irene swept through the town last August, Hightstown’s Borough Hall and police…

  • At Home…Down East

    At Home…Down East

    David John Rush of Byram Township stands beside his painting entitled Cape Cod Light . The painting is part of Mr. Rush’s latest art exhibit at the Atrium Art Gallery at the Performing Arts Center at the Sussex County Community College.

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