• GUEST OPINION: A ‘Yes’ vote will benefit Police Department

    Denis McDaniel, Springfield Township Mayor    On Nov. 3, the voters of Springfield will cast their ballots on a referendum asking them to make a choice on the leadership of the Police Department.    A “Yes” vote will authorize the township to organize the police under a part-time public safety director and with nine full-time employees: a…

  • FIELDSBORO: Borough sees contest in mayoral race

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    FIELDSBORO — The borough has a contested mayoral race this year, thanks to a Republican write-in campaign in the spring.    Republican Stephanie Berry will face off against longtime incumbent Edward “Buddy” Tyler in the Nov. 3 election.    Ms. Berry, 30, of River Court, works in a state agency’s human resources…

  • FLORENCE: Harvest for the hungry

    FLORENCE: Harvest for the hungry

    FFA students Alan Steven and Joe Goodenaugh pick eggplant at a farm last week for Farmers Against Hunger. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.

  • Fantastic Sam’s Breast Cancer Event

    Fantastic Sam’s Breast Cancer Event

    By Keiko Cummings On Sunday October 18th, Fantastic Sam’s North Brunswick is beginning an event in support of cancer research. For every service performed between the 18th and the 24th, we will donate 10% to the Cancer Institute of NJ. If an appointment is booked before the service, we’ll donate an additional 10% of the…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter from the Oct. 15 edition

    A 16-year-old Lawrence boy was charged with receiving stolen property on Oct. 4 at 3:17 p.m. after he was discovered riding a bicycle on Lawrence Road that had been reported stolen from a Glenn Avenue resident the day before, police said.     The bicycle, which was valued at $500, had been reported stolen from in…

  • In a Cooking Rut?

    The key to a healthier eating lifestyle is simple By John Saccenti    AS we get older our bodies start to change, sometimes in ways we may not even notice. Once we hit 50, we begin to use fewer calories and generally need more of the vitamins and minerals that we never thought twice about, and…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Oct. 15 edition

    Nancy Mrzljak Nancy Mrzljak     Tel: 298-0567     Fax: 298-3936     [email protected]    The Board of Fire Commissioners District 1 Chesterfield meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Crosswicks Firehouse. * * *    The Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the…

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Haunted happenings on the horizon

    BURLINGTON COUNTY: Haunted happenings on the horizon

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    As the leaves change color and the nights grow longer, local residents can look forward to a number of Halloween activities this month.    Those curious about ghostly legends can meet South Jersey Ghost Research investigators today, Thursday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bordentown branch of the Burlington County…

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Haunted happenings on the horizon

    BURLINGTON COUNTY: Haunted happenings on the horizon

    Halloween decorations abound on Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown, including these scarecrows at Shoppe 202. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe.

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