• STATE WE’RE IN: Conservation trailblazer: Mark Becker

    by Michele Byers The swan is a fitting mascot for the Bergen Save the Watershed Action Network, otherwise known as Bergen SWAN, a grassroots organization that’s achieved huge gains in water protection.    ”Swans are a graceful, but very tough bird,” pointed out Lori Charkey, co-founder of the group. “If you mess with them, they’ll bite…

  • Intern Forecasts Spring Fashion

    Intern Forecasts Spring Fashion

    By Katelyn Leirer        Karen Thompson at Lace Silhouettes Lingerie is committed to helping women find the perfect fitting lingerie. Since 2008 Karen Thompson has helped about 25 college students peruse their dreams of working in fashion, by providing them with internships to help them see these dreams through.         This winter Jamie Kliment completed…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: March 27

    by Peg Dotson The Florence Township Historical Society will hold an open house on March 30 at the old Firehouse on 3rd Street in Florence from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.    Many thanks to those who have contributed to the food pantry.    Donations always are needed.    The pantry is at the Florence United Methodist Church on…

  • HAMILTON: Hornets softball team ready to hit the diamond

    Hamilton West is scheduled to begin the regular season with a home game against Allentown on Tuesday, April 1. by Josh Lashley, Special Writer HAMILTON — Sports fans across the globe can attest to the fact that there are coaches at all levels – from those in charge of youth programs all the way up…

  • Help Pets Today By Fostering for Your Local Shelter
  • WEST WINDSOR: Hamilton dad helps soon-to-be fathers prepare

    WEST WINDSOR: Hamilton dad helps soon-to-be fathers prepare

    Phil McAuliffe David Munger, of Hamilton, lets Mark Dixon, of Princeton, hold is 2-month old daughter Madison during Daddy Boot Camp in West Windsor on Saturday. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • MANVILLE: Humor, music comes to stage with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

    MANVILLE: Humor, music comes to stage with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

       The Manville High School Drama Club will present Little Shop of Horrors, Thursday Friday and Saturday (March 27 to 29) at 7 p.m.    The musical comedy is about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on humans. The music is in the style of early 1960’s rock and roll, doo-wop and…

  • LAWRENCE: Schools to lose 3 spring break days

    Instead of hitting the beaches or tourist spots next month, Lawrence Township public school students will still be hitting the books. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Instead of hitting the beaches or tourist spots next month, Lawrence Township public school students will still be hitting the books.    That’s because their five-day spring break has been…

  • MANVILLE: Police officer’s hiring tied to review of nepotism policy

    By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Borough Council proposed and then withdrew motions to change a hiring policy Monday night. If adopted, the changes could clear the way for the nephew of the police chief to be hired as a patrol officer.    Members of the public said residents should have heard the resolution first.    The…

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