• HILLSBOROUGH: Rep. Lance says tax hikes hurt New Jersey families disproportionately hard

       President Obama recently unveiled the details of his $447 billion spending jobs stimulus plan proposal — a package of tax cuts for employers and employees, unemployment benefits, infrastructure spending and various government spending measures.    I support a careful examination of the costs and benefits of the President’s latest plan as well as consideration of alternative…

  • MANVILLE: Calendar for week of Sept. 22

    Sat., Sept. 24    Flea market/craft show: Hosted by Auxiliary of Manville First Aid & Rescue Squad at VFW hall, Washington Avenue. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. Estimated 30 or more vendors and crafters. For table or info, call 908-725-1246 or 908-725-2386. Wed., Sept. 28    Flu shot clinic: Easy Pharmacy & Surgicals, 931 Kennedy Blvd.,…

  • LAWRENCE: Special Olympics hosts Shriver Day

       LAWRENCE – From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) will host Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day (EKS Day) at its Sports Complex located at 3 Princess Road. The community is invited to participate in or watch unified sporting events, in which teams mix players with and without intellectual disabilities, throughout the…

  • MILLSTONE: State labels middle school ‘in need of improvement’

    Special education language arts scores at issue By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    MILLSTONE — The state Department of Education has designated Millstone Middle School as a “school in need of improvement” because of its special education students’ lagging language arts scores two years in a row.    Schools Superintendent Scott Feder said Monday that under the…

  • MANVILLE: Pro wrestling returns to Elks hall on Oct. 7

    It’s a fund-raising event for Scout Troop 193    Pro wrestling returns to the Elks Lodge at 600 Washington Ave. at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.    The National Pro Wrestling Superstars event raises funds for Boy and Cub Scout Troop 193.    The night will feature the first-ever NWS appearance of a recent WWE Smack Down…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Resident named to lawyers’ list of ’40 under 40′

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Resident named to lawyers’ list of ’40 under 40′

       UPPER FREEHOLD — Nicole Perdoni-Byrne, a resident of the township’s Cream Ridge section, was named to the New Jersey Law Journal’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list that features up-and coming attorneys throughout the state.    Ms. Perdoni-Byrne, 39, is an associate in the firm’s Real Estate, Banking & Financial Services and Public Finance Practice groups and…

  • ALLENTOWN: Storm damage bills come due

    By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    ALLENTOWN — The Borough Council voted to authorize up to $33,000 in emergency spending to cover the cost of Hurricane Irene-related repairs to roadways, utilities, the water system and the sewer treatment plant.    ”This is basically an estimate; we don’t have all the costs in yet,” Mayor Stuart Fierstein told…

  • Pennington Players’ “Seussical” at Kelsey Theatre Earns Two Perry Awards for Excellence

    Pennington Players’ “Seussical” at Kelsey Theatre Earns Two Perry Awards for Excellence

    John Maurer, of Ewing, and William Mercado, of Hightstown, display their Perry Awards, presented by the New Jersey Association of Community Theaters for their work in "Seussical" at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of Sept. 22

    Pig roast, baked goods sale, raffle help church fund    Clover Hill Reformed Church 890 Amwell Road, will hold a pig roast with seatings at 4:45 and 6:15 p.m. only. It’s a benefit for the church building fund.    Walk-ins will be seated on a “seats available” basis at each time. Take-out is available. For tickets, contact…

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