• BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Future voters get civics lesson in mock election

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    Tuesday, voters throughout the state will be able to cast their vote for governor.    But for those who are a bit too young, two local schools are hosting mock elections.    At Bordentown Regional High School, the hallways are adorned with student-made campaign signs featuring slogans from and information about the…

  • GUEST COLUMN: Local energy and greenhouse gas emissions

    By Amy Wells    In 2008, Mayor David Del Vecchio signed onto the US Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement. Over 985 mayors throughout the nation, and 100 NJ mayors, have committed to incorporating the agreement’s 12 sustainable practices in their local operations and communities. The first action involves taking an inventory of global warming emissions in City…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Officials discard Friends’ proposal

    Group has asked city for a formal contract to replace informal agreement By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — The City Council has rejected the lone bid received in response to a unique request for proposals from vendors to show films at the city’s Justice Center.    The Friends of the Lambertville Library board show films…

  • Cards eye states after tough MCT loss

    FIELD HOCKEY By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor    Carlee Cimorelli and her Lawrence High field hockey team did not look at its 4-2 loss to Allentown in the Mercer County Tournament as a moral victory.    They looked at it as a game they could have won.    ”You want to win ever game,” Cimorelli said. “We definitely…

  • LAWRENCE: Community calendar from the Oct. 29 edition

    Thursday, Oct. 29     Revitalize Your Book Club: Rev up your reading group with tips from Ann Kerr, Karen Siracusa, and James Damron, librarians who have helped develop the library’s book groups. They will be sharing their ideas on keeping your book group fun and inclusive, selecting books for spirited discussion and the basics of…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Oct. 29 edition

    Nancy Mrzljak Tel: 298-0567     Fax: 298-3936     [email protected]    The Whimsical Witches of Crosswicks Annual Ball will be held this year on Friday, Oct. 30, from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Crosswicks Firehouse. Tickets $10 per witch. All proceeds for the event are donated to a local charity. Remember this is a girl’s night…

  • Councilman backs fellow Republicans

    Bob Bostock of Lawrence I urge all Lawrence Township voters to vote for Rick Miller and Ginny Bigley for town council on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Some seek public office because of the privileges it gives them. Rick and Ginny are running because they believe it’s a privilege to serve. They will usher in much-needed change…

  • Turkeys from Griggstown offered at Land Trust farmers market

    On Sunday, place an order and get it Nov. 22    The regular Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers Market regular season ends on Sunday, but the farmers will be back again on Nov. 22 so shoppers can stock up for Thanksgiving or for the long, cold winter.    As always, the Farmers Market will be open from 9…

  • HomeFront clarifies role with team

    Connie Mercer, Executive Director, HomeFront The Oct. 15 edition of the Ledger included a story with the headline “HomeFront Provides For Itself For A Change” about the success of the HomeFront youth soccer team. I rejoice in their success, but I am afraid we cannot take credit. The team is not a HomeFront program. It…

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