• GUEST COLUMN: Memorial Day in Hopewell Borough, 1868-1994

    The Hopewell Museum    The Memorial Day celebration was inaugurated in 1866 by veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR).    In 1898, Gen. John A. Logan, commander in chief of the then organized GAR posts, directed that May 30 of each year … “flowers and flags be placed on all veterans’ graves with proper…

  • Keroka benefit project to begin at CHS

    May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center    The 1000 People Project, an effort to benefit villagers living in the impoverished Keroka region of Kenya, kicks off officially May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center.    Admission is free and all are welcome.    The project, which grew…

  • PRINCETON: Little rise in library use over 2008

    By Greg Forest, Staff Writer    Members of the Princeton Public Library’s board of trustees have been reviewing flat or slightly increased usage of the Princeton Public Library by local patrons so far in 2009, compared to 2008.    The board has noted that 2009 library usage in some key statistical areas appear to be “at variance”…

  • JAMESBURG: Borough gets sidewalk grant

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    JAMESBURG — Borough officials are looking to pave the way for their walking community thanks to a $275,000 federal grant they recently received.    With the help of U.S. Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, borough Business Administrator Denise Jawidzik applied for the Safe Routes to School program in mid-winter, said…

  • REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Pennington Day’s new location is perfect

    By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    Pennington Day’s new location was a very pleasant one.    South Main Street between Academy Street and East Curlis Avenue is narrow, shady and lined with historic houses on both sides. This stretch has a very cozy, intimate, friendly feel that seems perfect for this kind of event. It certainly felt…

  • ‘Nature deficit disorder’ is topic of May 26 session

    On May 26 at 7 p.m. in the eighth-grade House Center at Timberlane Middle School    A group of Hopewell Valley teachers will lead a discussion — after viewing the film “Where Do the Children Play?” — on May 26 at 7 p.m. in the eighth-grade House Center at Timberlane Middle School.    This video is a…

  • Great community spirit

    Nancy Warner, director, Pennington Dance     Thank you to all the Pennington Day volunteers for all their hard work on Saturday. The tri-chairs, the booth chairs, the entertainment chair and all other helpers created a very special event this past Saturday.    The Pennington Dance Company has performed every year since Pennington Day’s inception, and to…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: No timetable for police merger study

    Estimated cop costs in Hightstown continue to climb By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    A study of the possibility of having East Windsor take over police duties in Hightstown was expected to be complete last November.    It was expanded in February to include the court systems of both towns, and at that time was expected to…

  • Pennington Day

    Pennington Day

    Moments to remember Staff photos by Phil McAuliffe On Saturday, the weather cooperated, allowing the traditional event to be held at its new location in Pennington Borough. Valley-area nonprofits will be beneficiaries of proceeds.

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