• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: 2012 graduation had traffic headache

    By Maria Riegel, Special Writer    South Brunswick High School’s 2012 commencement ceremony may have gone smoothly inside, but traffic outside the Trenton arena was another matter.    According to Jeff Schumacher, the general manager of the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, Franklin High School’s commencement ceremony took place at 3 p.m., before SBHS.    That ceremony…

  • SUNSHINE LIST

       Editor’s note: Those responsible for sending us lists of 2012 meeting dates for local governing bodies, boards, commissions, etc., are urged to e-mail changes and/or additions to: [email protected]. Questions? Call 609-874-2177 except on Thursdays.    HOPEWELL BOROUGH PLANNING BOARD: July 5, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.     HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: July 9, 7 p.m., regular; July 16,…

  • PARENTHETICAL ASIDES: A few reflections on bald and beautiful heads

    By Sally Stang    “Better a bald head than none at all” — Uncle Fester     I’m enthralled with the bald. I’m conceding to the receding. Yep, that’s me. I’m the Bald Whisperer.    I have something to say to any bald men out there who are still forcing three hairs to do the job of hundreds.…

  • LAWRENCE: Cooling centers available

    By Lea Khan, Staff Writer    Facing a repeat of last weekend’s oppressive heat, Lawrence Township residents who are seeking a place to cool off during the excessive heat advisories have a couple of options — the Lawrence Township Community Center, the Lawrence Senior Center, and the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System.    The…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Court’s health verdict brings local reaction

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including the controversial individual mandate, brought many reactions from local politicians while many in the healthcare industry remained silent.    The high court upheld what has come to be known as “Obamacare” in a 5-4…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Shad Festival scholarship reception held

    LAMBERTVILLE: Shad Festival scholarship reception held

       The 2012 Shad Festival Scholarship Poster Auction raised $33,000, largely due to the efforts, innovation and ingenuity of Auction Chairman Kevin Griffin, a local graphic designer .    The auction “would not be possible without the artists, many of whom generously donate their original works of art year after year. We also depend upon the volunteers…

  • Volunterism helps the giver, recipient

    Volunterism helps the giver, recipient

    Girl Scout Troop 60910 from Skillman assembles items for Dress for Success Mercer County.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: No hits in Viking victory

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: No hits in Viking victory

    The South Brunswick Vikings Black Team runs down the field with its first place trophy June 30. The team shut out East Brunswick 13-0, and did not give up a hit in the win.

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Residents sound off on municipal salaries

    By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council voted 3-1 to approve the 2012 municipal salary ordinance June 28 after a sometimes raucous public comment period that saw residents and former council members clash with the mayor.    Mayor Dave Fried said that people in his administration were being “compensated appropriately” and produced a…

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