• MONTGOMERY: Burglars loot 25 cars overnight

       MONTGOMERY — Township police are investigating a string of car burglaries after residents awoke Wednesday morning to find their unlocked cars had been entered overnight and electronics were missing.    About 25 cars in total were burglarized, according to police. In one case, police conducted a search of the Belle Mead area after a resident reported…

  • MONTGOMERY: HS students get taste of Broadway

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — It’s not every day that a young, aspiring singer gets to pick the brain of a Broadway star. But this week, Montgomery High School music students got to do just that.    Thom Christopher Warren, who has starred in The Lion King on Broadway, held an interactive workshop for…

  • Candidates thank voters for support

    Ron Skirkanish and Joseph Lukac III, Manville    We would like to thank everyone who came out to support us, and helped us with our success in the primary election.    To clarify a few statements, we would like to reiterate that we ran our campaign on truth, integrity and informational purposes only. The taxes in Manville…

  • PENNINGTON: Lacrosse group sets benefit for ailing coach

    Chris Sanderson recently was diagnosed with brain cancer By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Present and former players in the True North Lacrosse program will come together June 27 at 3 p.m. at the Central High lacrosse field to honor their coach, Chris Sanderson, a Pennington resident who recently was diagnosed with brain cancer.    ”Since I…

  • MONROE: Investigating their past

    By Sara Jansson, Special Writer    MONROE — Applegarth Middle School students took a trip around the world last week, without even leaving the classroom.    Eighth-grade students at the Monroe middle school have completed an extensive research project to learn about their cultural backgrounds, which they celebrated during their second annual Celebration of Culture on June…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Swine flu (and the regular kind) spreading — even in off-season

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Despite three recently confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, in Hillsborough, Health Officer Glen Belnay said the biggest concern is currently the possibility of a fall outbreak of the disease.    ”I am not as concerned about the spread now,” he said. “But for a fall…

  • The Laurie Berkner Band

    By Kelly Skinner “The queen of kids’ music is back . . .it’s a fun ride.” – People Magazine   PUT ON YOUR PJ’S, GRAB A STUFFED ANIMAL – BUT DON’T GO TO SLEEP! THE LAURIE BERKNER BAND IS THROWING A PAJAMA PARTY CONCERT SEPTEMBER 13 AT STATE THEATRE   State Theatre adds The Laurie…

  • Stupienski starts off in great form

    By: Kyle Moylan Sports Editor     Although it has turned over half of its roster, don’t expect the Bordentown American Legion team to take a step back this season.     Bordentown is the defending Mercer County American League champs. For the third year in a row, Bordentown placed in the final eight in the state.…

  • Highway 579

    Kim Robinson, Hopewell Township     Bear Tavern. The name itself conjures up a country feeling. When I was a Bear Tavern student, the road had as much of a country feel as the school itself. Not anymore.    Today, the road on which our elementary school sits is a busy thoroughfare. A cut through from both…

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