• STOCKTON: Market provides food, spocializing

    STOCKTON: Market provides food, spocializing

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    STOCKTON — Started two years ago, the still-evolving Stockton Farm Market grew out of an innovative use of a long-closed neighborhood business.    ”There used to be a grocery store here,” said Dawn McBeth at the market last week. “It had been closed for seven years. A few years ago, I…

  • Girl Scouts cross bridge into next century

    Girl Scouts cross bridge into next century

    Girl Scouts from New Jersey cross George Washington Bridge on Sunday.

  • BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Bits and pieces about local business ventures

    By Bradley Koltz Recognized    The Mercer County Chapter of the American Council on Diversity recently recognized four local organizations at their annual Humanitarian Awards. The recognized are The ARC/Mercer, HomeFront’s President Connie Mercer, Mercer County Community College and the downtown Trenton branch of PNC Bank. The Mercer County Association of Realtors recently announced that Rosalee…

  • Assemblyman Dan Benson prepares for a new term

    David Kilby, Managing Editor    After winning one of the open seats for District 14 assemblyman, Daniel Benson said he will continue to work hard for small businesses, middle-class workers and senior citizens in his next term.    District 14 covers Cranbury, Jamesburg, Monroe, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown, Plainsboro, Robbinsville and Spotswood.    After the 2010 census reconfiguration,…

  • Turner welcomes new constituents

    Shirley Turner, 15th District     I write this letter to extend my personal thanks to the residents of the 15th District who took the time to participate in the Nov. 8 election.    I am grateful for the confidence that the voters have placed in me, and I am proud to represent my constituents in the…

  • MONROE: Soccer legend teaches children in Monroe

    MONROE: Soccer legend teaches children in Monroe

       MONROE — Mia Hamm, the only five-time recipient of the U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year award, and the New Jersey Youth Soccer Association hosted a fundraiser to benefit the Mia Hamm Foundation and give children of all abilities the chance to have lunch and play with the soccer legend at Sports Zone on…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raider girls win Group IV XC title

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Even after a dominating performance at the Group IV state meet, Alexandra Cady knows she will be nervous before the Meet of Champions.    ”I get very nervous before races,” said the Hillsborough High School senior.    Cady and the Raiders figure to be a little less nervous after a jolt…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Line helps Pirates reverse fortunes

    WW-PS football in CJ IV semifinals By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    Many of the players are the same from the group that finished 4-6 last year.    But there is something different about the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South football team this season.    ”I think one of the biggest differences is there is a lot more leadership…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Learning Express helps charities sell tickets

       Learning Express Toy Store, at 315 Route 206 North in the Hillsborough Promenade offers a free new service to local charitable groups to assist them in selling tickets for local events.    TicketExpress allows the group’s customers to buy tickets on Learning Express’ secure website and pick them up in the store or have them mailed…

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