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

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

    Pennsylvania’s role in historic crossing is documented 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. They went on win the Battle of Trenton, a turning…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Test scores show some improvement

    By John Tredre, Special Writer Each year, NJ school districts are required to compile an annual report on their students’ progress in standardized tests and make that report a public document. In the report, each district compares its performance on standardized tests to districts in New Jersey that have a similar socio-economic status. Hopewell Valley…

  • Many hands make Reindeer Lane a success

    The Reindeer Team The Hopewell Railroad Station was transformed into a holiday wonderland on Dec. 12, as the Reindeer Lane Gift Shop returned to town! From festive decorations to refreshments for parents, live holiday music and the special arrival of Santa on an old-fashioned fire truck, a great time was had by all. This event…

  • HAMILTON: Hospital a top employer

        HAMILTON — Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Hamilton has been recognized as an “Outstanding Employer” by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA).     The NJBIA’s “Outstanding Employer Award” is presented to companies that demonstrate a creative and forward-looking approach to managing their human resources.     RWJ Hamilton was honored specifically for its “Wellness@Work”…

  • LAWRENCE: Teacher contract talks to go to a mediator

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Unable to hammer out a contract, school district officials and teachers union officials are expected to meet with a state-appointed mediator in February. The Lawrence Township Education Association filed a notice of impasse — the first step toward mediation — with the Public Employment Relations Commission in October. Union members…

  • HAMILTON: A rockin’ holiday

    HAMILTON: A rockin’ holiday

    Phil McAuliffe Ernie White

  • ART IN THE EVERYDAY

    STAMPEDE SUNDAYS —For those who miss the oxen grazing throughout the Valley, the legacy lives on. The Hopewell Valley Arts Council, in partnership with the Pennington Public Library, is offering "Stampede Sundays." a series of presentations by three different Stampede artists each week until Jan. 11. Join the Arts Council for cider and cookies and…

  • MANVILLE: Don’t force bulk energy buy on us, residents say

    By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Residents came out Monday night to speak their minds to Borough Council about the entire borough switching to one electricity supplier. The idea was presented to council on Nov. 24 and introduced as a possible ordinance. Using the principle of bulk purchasing, a company could negotiate an electricity rate…

  • HAMILTON: A rockin’ holiday

    HAMILTON: A rockin’ holiday

    Ernie White headlines a concert to raise money for TASK     We’ve already decked the halls, now it’s time to rock the halls.     Area rock ’n’ roll fans know that the holiday season means it’s time for The Ernie White Band and Friends Christmas Concert, which will take place at The Grand Ballroom at…

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