• GUEST OPINION: Transparency and accountability needed

    Jason Medina    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — The political shenanigans of Mayor (Bruce) Hill continue to sink to new lows. Despite all his rhetoric of restoring transparency and fiscal accountability to our local government, he has done the complete opposite.    So far this year, Mayor Hill, with the backing of the majority vote, has awarded exorbitant contracts…

  • MANVILLE: Bride-to-be vies for contest’s free dream wedding

       Alexander Barthalis, 28, of North Brunswick, and Ann Marie Florek, 25, of Manville, are planning a wedding, but if they can raise enough money for America’s Grow-a-Row, their special day won’t cost them a dime.    The couple is one of 10 chosen last week as finalists in the Roman Jewelers Wedding contest, presented by NJ…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Students ‘SerenAide’ teacher

    By Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer    Five years after Hillsborough resident Diane Wions’ husband, Joe, had been diagnosed with Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gherig’s disease, the strain on the John P. Stevens High School choir director was starting to show.    For her students that year (2005), feeling unable to help their…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Bish Sales and Service is celebrating 40 years

    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Bish Sales and Service is celebrating 40 years

    By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    In July 1970, a new business opened in Hopewell Township.    It was Bish Sales and Service and, unlike a fair number of other commercial enterprises in that part of town, it’s still here and thriving. It is located at 87 Route 31 North.    The family owned and operated business was…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Library funding bill has citizens’ backing

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Never underestimate the power of librarians.    Twice now in Lambertville, they’ve successfully rallied to defend the public library.    Most recently, they were asked to collect 250 signatures in support of a state bill that would protect funding for libraries. They exceeded expectations by collecting more than four times…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Local trainer hoping ‘racing gods’ come through

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Local trainer hoping ‘racing gods’ come through

    Trainer Taylor Gower, of Upper Freehold. Photo courtesy of U.S. Trotting Association

  • IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service is There to Help

    By Gregg Semanick-New Jersey IRS Spokesperson The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service. TAS helps taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm such as not being able to provide necessities like housing, transportation, or food, taxpayers who are seeking help in resolving problems with the IRS, and those who believe…

  • Fisherman’s Mark offers local produce

    Fisherman’s Mark offers local produce

       Fisherman’s Mark recently kicked off the “Farmers, Families and Fisherman’s Mark” campaign with an agra-food event featuring tomato plant giveaways, cooking demonstrations and practical nutritional advice from Gravity Hill Farm.    This marked the beginning of many summer events and activities celebrating good nutrition and locally grown produce.    Fisherman’s Mark aims to bring together families and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Student-athletes studied

    HILLSBOROUGH: Student-athletes studied

    Exercise and training experts Avery Faigenbaum, Ryogi Abe and Yohei Kaga observed Hillsborough students — including Courtney Skikus, above — during training work-outs July 21 at Hillsborough High School’s Athletic Complex. Staff photo by Eileen Oldfield

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