• February: The month we love to hate

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch Although January seemed to just fly by, February certainly dug in his heels and refused to budge. In fact, at times it seemed like February would never leave. Like an unwanted houseguest who overstayed his welcome, February was invasive, obtrusive and made folks miserable. He stretched out, made himself…

  • Habitat moves ReStore to Freehold building

    FREEHOLD — Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County has opened a ReStore home improvement resale store at 45 South St., Freehold. The location is the former site of Silvert’s furniture store and, more recently, a supermarket. The ReStore will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. “We recognized we could serve more of our…

  • DATEBOOK

     The Italian American Cultural Society of New Jersey will host a dinner meeting at Rigoletto Restaurant, 418 Route 35 South, Middletown, at 7 p.m. March 12. The cost, including food and wine, is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Cash is preferred; no credit cards will be accepted. Details: Mike Arato at 917-709-…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Want anti-PennEast resolution? Write it!

    HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Want anti-PennEast resolution? Write it!

    Mayor Anzano wants draft By John Tredrea, Special Writer Asked by the environmental advocacy group, Food & Water Watch, and borough residents to write a resolution expressing opposition to the proposed PennEast pipeline, Hopewell Borough Council decided Monday night to ask those who want the resolution to submit a draft of one to council for…

  • Christine’s Hope celebrates five years of helping children

    Christine’s Hope celebrates five years of helping children

    The Five for Five program is introduced The Christine’s Hope for Kids Foundation, founded on the principle that every child deserves the chance to be a kid regardless of the circumstances, will be kicking off a Five Year Anniversary campaign this month (March 2015). The Mercer County-based nonprofit, through its efforts and donations raised in…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Gold Award service project became an effort of passion

    HILLSBOROUGH: Gold Award service project became an effort of passion

    Lauren Gross helps people cope with cancer As an Ambassador Girl Scout choosing her Gold Award project, Lauren Gross was asked to list things she did not like. Cancer topped her list. When asked how she could help those with cancer, Lauren responded, “By providing patients with support to show them that people care about…

  • Unity Bank Provides $5,000 Donation for New Franklin Township Church
  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Police Blotter

    March 5, 2015 Hopewell Township police Lt. Christopher H. Kascik reported: — On Feb. 23, Officer James Klesney completed an investigation that began on Jan. 16. Based on his investigation an arrest warrant has been issued for Dieesha D. Johnson, 36, of Chestnut Avenue, Trenton. She is charged with forgery and theft after she cashed…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Cats’ will prowl the school stage this weekend

    HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Cats’ will prowl the school stage this weekend

    Cats of all stripes will prowl the stage at Hillsborough High School this weekend. From left are 11th-grader Shane Erickson, freshman Owen Szabo and 11th-grader Emily DeMouth. Owen plays a mischievous teenager and Shane and Emily are psychic twins. (Staff photo by Gene Robbins)

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