• SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Sweating for a good cause

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Sweating for a good cause

    By Kim Spinelli, Special Writer Local residents worked up a sweat for a good cause Saturday at Lady of America fitness center in Franklin Park. The gym’s Spin/Boot Camp event was spearheaded by fitness instructor Rosemary Ardolina, who also works as a teacher’s aide at McKinley Community School in New Brunswick’s preschool program for mentally-physically…

  • AROUND CRANBURY: Pindar to have exhibit in Gourgaud Gallery

    AROUND CRANBURY: Pindar to have exhibit in Gourgaud Gallery

    Lorraine Sedor    Join artist SaraLee Pindar on Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Gourgaud Gallery for the opening of her exhibit, “Photos by Pindar — At Home and Abroad.”    A reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery.    The exhibit also will be open during Town Hall hours, Sundays from 1 to…

  • MANVILLE: Residents volunteer in time of need

    MANVILLE: Residents volunteer in time of need

    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie visits with volunteers Darlene Thomaszfski and Renny Dilks on a recent visit to Manville. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • GOP chairwoman endorses Callahan

    Phylissanne Stehn To the editor: It is with great pleasure that I fully endorse, Karen Callahan for Win Cody’s Township Committee seat.    From my first encounter with Karen, it was wow!    I even asked her, knowing she was a stay-at-home mom, what type of career she had before children? She is organized, detailed oriented, pragmatic…

  • Advice for saving family treasures after natural storms

       As Hurricane Irene swept up the East Coast last month, treasured possessions such as family heirlooms, photos and other keepsakes were damaged by rising floodwaters.    But even if they are completely soaked, they probably still can be saved if they are not contaminated with sewage or chemicals.    The Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a coalition…

  • MONROE: Monroe girl is a Miss New Jersey USA contestant
  • Pennington Day group to award grants

    Andy Beloff, Pennington Day     It seems like only yesterday that we were making preparations and gearing up for another Pennington Day.    This year’s Pennington Day came and went under sunny skies back in May with the rain holding up literally until the day’s end at 4:01 p.m.    Four months later, we’re gearing up for…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Fire Department to celebrate 100th anniversary

    HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Fire Department to celebrate 100th anniversary

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    This will be a big weekend for Hopewell Borough with festivities set for Friday night and Saturday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Hopewell Fire Department.    There’ll be live music in Gazebo Park at 6 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at dusk.    Set for 1 p.m. this year…

  • VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES

    By Linda Maiden Do you need to register to vote or change your address or party affiliation for the November election? The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters makes it easy by holding four Voter Registration Drives in the coming month. Voter forms and information on voting will be available from league members at the…

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