• MONROE: Valedictorian, salutatorian value their MTHS years

    By Maria Prato, Staff Writer    MONROE — Monroe Township High School valedictorian Nicholas Boccardi has spent months piecing together the words he hopes will inspire his fellow seniors to step boldly into their newfound and unfamiliar paths.    ”My overall message is just to lead a fulfilling life, whatever you think that may be,” said Nicholas,…

  • MANVILLE: Food bank revival under way

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer Helpers needed to reopen local branch    In years past, Manville had its own borough food pantry, run by the county but providing for its residents in need of assistance.    But, as time went on, it was not often used, and was eventually closed, with people being sent to Somerville or…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Mount Rose-Pennington water line approved

    By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Construction of a 5-mile-long public water line between the Pennington Borough border and the Mount Rose section of Hopewell Township has been OK’d under an ordinance adopted by a 4-0 vote of the Township Committee on Monday night.    Under the measure, the new water line would be built and maintained…

  • MANVILLE: Police groups note programs’ success

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Police officers are being flagged down by bike-riding children pointing to the helmets on their heads in hopes of being issued a ticket — for ice cream from LJ’s Boardwalk Ice Cream and Eatery on South Main Street.    And because this bicycle safety program has worked so well in town,…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Local teens charged in burglary

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    Five South Brunswick teenagers were charged in connection with a burglary to a Cottonwood Court home over the weekend.    Siris Vasquez Jr., 19, Stephanie Lewis, 18, and a 16-year-old, 15-year-old and 14-year-old are accused of working together to carry out the burglary Saturday evening.    At 9 p.m. Saturday, the homeowner…

  • The Mojo Gypsies at Amalfi’s in Lawrenceville, NJ on Friday, July 16
  • HILLSBOROUGH: 4-H group changes with times

    By Brian Roach, Staff Writer New Centre Dairy 4-H Club marks 80 years    When Nancy Kirby was 9 years old, she helped her father and her brothers raise beef steer in a small, four-stall barn on the family’s Bedminster property. And, even though she had always wanted a horse for the family barn, Ms. Kirby…

  • Church’s party a great success

    Alexander Cannellos, Wagner Lane    Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic Church held its annual block party, this past Friday night.    With a variety of games, food, and music the event turned out to be a great time for teenagers throughout the town. The DJ and live band created a great atmosphere for everyone in attendance,…

  • LAEF says thanks

    Dana Kurtbek, food chairwoman     On March 27, the Lambertville Area Education Foundation held its annual Dinner and Auction benefiting South Hunterdon Regional High School and its three sending districts, Lambertville Elementary, West Amwell Elementary and Stockton Elementary.    The event was a huge success thanks to the many local contributors.    I would like to personally…

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