• PHS perspective: Here he comes, this year’s Mr. PHS

    Byrne Fahey and Pia Chakravarty    David Wright, a senior at Princeton High School, stepped up to the mic.    ”Hi, I’m David Wright, Mr. PHS . . . uh . . . I mean, Mr. Asian-American Club.”    The audience stirred with laughter at his blunder, which turned out to be unintentional foreshadowing of his later victory…

  • Power of 100 seeks your support

    Hopewell Elementary School PTO presidents     Hopewell Valley residents following the budget votes of the past several years know that our school system has been under significant budgetary pressure. In these difficult times, it is the non-core aspects of our children’s education that are typically the ones hit hardest by budgetary restrictions. One of those…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Yard rubbish rules expected to change

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    A proposed ordinance amending Hopewell Township regulations on yard waste pickup was introduced by the Township Committee Monday night, according to township Clerk Laurie Gompf.    A public hearing and adoption vote are slated for the March 26 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m.    If adopted, placement of yard waste…

  • COLUMBUS: Caruso makes most successful trip to MOC

    Junior sets personal record in 200 free By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    It wasn’t the perfect day, but Danielle Caruso came up with two results at the Meet of Champions at Gloucester Institute of Technology that demonstrated how she’s developed as a swimmer.    The Northern Burlington County High School junior posted a pair of…

  • ‘Wizard of Oz’ coming

    ‘Wizard of Oz’ coming

    The following cast members are performing “If I Only Had a Heart”: Ali Schragger, Grace Tatar, Bryan Hill, Carrie Bellscheidt, Zac Fletcher, Jennifer Dawlabani, Kelly Martin, and Avery Bell.

  • Audubon sets ‘Cabin Fever Fest’ March 24

       The Bucks County Audubon Society is hosting its annual end-of-winter “Cabin Fever Fest” on March 24.    This year, it will be held at New Hope Winery and will feature singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky.    Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with wine, appetizers and a silent auction. A meet and greet the artist will be held from 7-7:30…

  • CRANBURY: Township to buy 3 police SUVs

    Kaitlyn Kanzler, Special Writer    CRANBURY — The Township Committee unanimously approved a bond ordinance for the Police Department to purchase two marked Chevy Tahoe SUVs and one unmarked Chevy Tahoe SUV at its meeting Monday.    The total cost of the trucks is $111,400; $105,830 of it is covered by bonds and notes. The down payment…

  • SENIOR CORNER: March 16, 2012

       The following programs are offered in the Monroe Township Senior Center in the Municipal Building on Perrineville Road.    The name has changed officially to the Monroe Township Office of Senior Services with the Senior Center housing activities and special events.    The walk-in option was eliminated as a result of its complications. Admission will be denied…

  • Progressive Dinner fundraiser March 24

       New Jersey and Pennsylvania local businesses, Delaware River Mill Society members and friends are combining resources for the continued preservation efforts of the Prallsville Mills Complex in Stockton.    T he Delaware River Mill Society, a private nonprofit organization responsible for the historic Prallsville Mills complex, is sponsoring the annual Progressive Dinner fundraising event on March…

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