• IN THE KITCHEN: Princeton alumna serves as visiting chef

    IN THE KITCHEN: Princeton alumna serves as visiting chef

    Nick Barberio Valerie Erwin, chef at Geechee Girl Rice Café in Philadelphia, is a member of Princeton University class of 1979.

  • Life After the Titanic

    Helen Behr Sanford tells the story of her grandfather, who survived the most famous shipwreck in history By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer This April 15 will mark the 100th anniversary of one of history’s most horrific maritime disasters — the day 705 pairs of eyes watched helplessly as the Titanic capsized into its watery grave,…

  • STOCKTON: Officials OK regionalization resolution

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    STOCKTON — The Borough Council voted unanimously Monday night to take the next step in the process of deciding whether the Lambertville Public School, Stockton Borough School, South Hunterdon Regional High School and West Amwell Elementary school districts should be merged into one single district.    According to Clerk Michele Hovan,…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

       West Amwell Township police reported:    — On March 28 at about 3:13 p.m., police went to South Hunterdon Regional High School after a school administrator found suspected marijuana on a student while conducting an investigation regarding an incident on a school bus. Patrolman John Casella took an 18-year-old Lambertville boy into custody. He was processed,…

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  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Commission seeks tax hike

    By Amber Cox, Special Writer    BORDENTOWN CITY — The City Commission has unanimously introduced a budget calling for a 1.9-cent tax rate hike that would cost the average homeowner an additional $47 per year.    The new tax rate would be 81.1 cents per $100 of assessment if the budget is finalized.    The resident living in…

  • Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey

    Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey

    Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey to Perform at Barnes and Noble Book Fair April 21, 2012

  • Vote yes May 8

    Edward R. Gainsborg Jr. Hopewell Township     In November, township voters will decide on the approval of an open space tax. One of the primary uses of such tax revenue would be to aid in minimizing developmental sprawl by preserving farmland — a cornerstone of Hopewell Township.    On May 8 the public will have a…

  • NEW HOPE: Chamber reorganizes

    NEW HOPE: Chamber reorganizes

       NEW HOPE — The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has chosen members of its new board of directors,    The board consists of 14 people — four officers and 10 board members. The election was held at the annual meeting on March 27 at the Logan Inn.    Officers are: Caleb Lentchner, Marsha Brown, president; Connie…

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