• LAWRENCE: Safe Sitter program aimed at youth

        The Lawrence Township Health and Recreation Departments are sponsoring the Safe Sitter Course, a three-day program starting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Thursday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Lawrence Township Municipal Building, located at 2207 Lawrence Road. Safe Sitter is a program that teaches boys and girls ages 11-13…

  • LAWRENCE: Computer campers build digital dreams

    By Natalie Lescroart, Staff Writer This summer’s rainy days haven’t put a damper on the digital dreams and schemes of young programmers enrolled in iD Tech Camp at the Rider University campus.     In the camp’s third year at Rider, more than 65 campers report to the university computer labs to create video games, design…

  • THINGS TO DO

    Thursday, July 30    Meet your favorite teen author: For sixth- through 12th-graders. 7 to 8 p.m. at the South Brunswick Public Library. Meet Marie Lamba, author of “What I Meant.” She will discuss her novel and writing process, as well as answer audience questions. Copies of her book will be available for sale and she…

  • Tough Guys and Doting Parents

    Tough Guys and Doting Parents

    The students of Hogwarts return in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

  • Girl Scouts’ project deserves praise

    Dr. Gregory M. Bader of Bordentown To the editor:    Last Thursday, ProAdjuster Chiropractic in Bordentown was asked to present a health and stretching class at a local Health and Fitness Camp for second to fourth-grade girls. This camp was organized and put together by Amy Dziura and Mara Bush, from Girl Scout Troop 26534, in…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Police tell residents to lock vehicles and remove valuables

    ”Whatever it is, it’s reckless to just leave property exposed like this,” Director Bruce Cocuzza said By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Following the recent burglary of eight vehicles in Lambertville, police have again issued a warning for residents to lock their cars and trucks and not leave any valuables inside.    ”In an ideal…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Youngster, 14, hits the stage, big time

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    The Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Conservatory Program in Millburn is one of the premier showcase events for the best and brightest child actors, singers and dancers from the tri-state area.    The program’s alumni include numerous Broadway actors, Tony Award winners and Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway.    This year, one of…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: A home ‘base’ for summer fun

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: A home ‘base’ for summer fun

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    While the children of South Brunswick are enjoying their summer vacations away, it doesn’t mean the hallways of the district’s schools are quiet.    At Indian Fields Elementary School, the halls are bustling with activity as kids are busy taking part in BASE Camp, the district’s community education program for students…

  • TIME TRAVELS: Discovering slavery in our past

    By Ceil Leedom    Today we condemn slavery, but it was not always so in the past. The 1776 will of Aaron Dean gave his sons Aaron, Jonathan, Daniel, and Abraham Negro boy Frank, Negro David, Negro Robbin and Negro Dick, respectively. His daughter Sophia received Negro Abigail. In 1792, Isaac VanDyke’s will gave Negro man…

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