• WASHINGTON CROSSING: Author spotlights history of the ‘other’ side of park

    WASHINGTON CROSSING: Author spotlights history of the ‘other’ side of park

    At the Dec. 7 dress rehearsal for the Dec. 25 Delaware crossing, Gen. George Washington and troops march toward the Pennsylvania side of the river and the Durham boats that await them.

  • PENNINGTON: Central High senior now a published composer

    PENNINGTON: Central High senior now a published composer

    Hopewell Valley Central High School Director of Choral Ac´tivities Matthew Erpelding with senior Maura Tuffy, holding her soon-to-be published choral composition, “Ubi Caritas.”

  • Osborne spotlights history of the ‘other’ side of park

    ‘No Spot in This Far Land is More Immortalized: A History of Pennsylvania’s Washington Crossing Historic Park’ By John Tredrea, Special Writer On Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington of the Continental Army and 2,400 soldiers under his command pushed off from the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River to cross that icy waterway.…

  • MANVILLE: School board reorganizes Jan. 6

    Community calendar, issue of Dec. 24 Tues., Jan. 6 School board: Reorganization and swearing-in of newly elected members for 3-year terms. 7 p.m. ABIS media center. Wed., Jan. 14 Slavic dinner: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church holds monthly dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd. $13 for adults (ages 9…

  • PENNINGTON: Scouts are Santa’s helpers

    PENNINGTON: Scouts are Santa’s helpers

    Ten elves answer requests When the request came to help out a family friend, who is a Green Beret Special Opts Medic, stationed in a remote location of Africa, Den 2 Webelos from Pennington Pack 44 Cub Scouts and fifth-graders at Toll Gate Grammar School, jumped into action. The wish list from the Green Berets…

  • HAMILTON: ‘Elf on the Shelf’ making the rounds

    HAMILTON: ‘Elf on the Shelf’ making the rounds

    Phil McAuliffe Mrs. Santa Claus gives students from the Greenwood school candy canes.

  • Whimsical gifts delight cat-lovers, save local animals

    Whimsical gifts delight cat-lovers, save local animals

    Tabby’s Place: a Cat Sanctuary Staff In this season of giving, Tabby’s Place hopes shoppers will open their hearts to our littlest neighbors. The central NJ cat sanctuary has released a digital gift catalog. By visiting Tabby’s Place’s website, shoppers can purchase one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts that help nurture needy kitties. Gifts can be delivered electronically…

  • NEW HOPE: Many attend society’s Holiday ‘Spirited’ Tea

    NEW HOPE: Many attend society’s Holiday ‘Spirited’ Tea

    Joining the many guests Dec. 7 were a few Santas (from left) Holli Sirianni, Claire Jef´feris, Wayne McDonald and Debbie Levithan.

  • POLICE BLOTTER: Dec. 18

    <<strong>Robbinsville      Two Perth Amboy residents were arrested and charged after police spotted them allegedly trying to burglarize a motor vehicle at the Hampton Inn on Route 526. Police arrested Ruben Estevez, 29, and Joiledys Ramon-Guerrero, 24, about 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Police said the two were charged with possession of burglary tools and…

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