• WEST AMWELL: One bid received for preserved farm

    State would have to approve the sale By John Tredrea, Special Writer    West Amwell Township received one bid on a 130-acre township-owned preserved farm that was put up for auction last Friday, Township Clerk Lora Olsen said.    ”We had one bid, at $407,900, from Leon Walters,” Ms. Olsen said Monday.    Mr. Walters also owns a…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Last weekend to see ‘Murder is a Game’

    HILLSBOROUGH: Last weekend to see ‘Murder is a Game’

    Somerset Valley Players present the comedy    The comical mystery “Murder Is A Game” will be staged by the Somerset Valley Players at their playhouse at 689 Amwell Road (Route 514) through March 23.    Laughter and suspense prevail as a down-in-the-dumps husband-and-wife writing team seek to reignite their creative muse by spending a weekend on a…

  • HAMILTON: Democratic club backs Greenstein

    The 12th Congressional District race has already began picking up steam as Sen. Greenstein, and other potential candidates have been jockeying for position and picking up endorsements after U.S. Rep. Rush Holt an by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Though the township is in the 12th Congressional District, Hamilton Democrats have announced their support…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Quiet contributor Jason Fuhr will be remembered

    LAMBERTVILLE: Quiet contributor Jason Fuhr will be remembered

    Lambertville lost a stalwart of the community with the passing of Jason Fuhr in February. Mr. Fuhr, shown here at left as a barber in town, teamed with Gus Librizzi (right), who died last year, cut hair for more than 50 years, remembers Robin Boyle of Lambertville. The third barber is Charlie Yannarella. The year…

  • Rutgers Chemistry Faculty Build African Partnerships and Foster Collaborations to Advance Development

    Rutgers Chemistry Faculty Build African Partnerships and Foster Collaborations to Advance Development

    By Yankee Public Relations Rutgers University Chemistry Associate Professor Tewodros (Teddy) Asefa grew up in Ethiopia, but a recent trip to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and the political capital of Africa, was still an eye opening experience. “Many African countries are experiencing rapid population growth, and some of the fastest growing economies are…

  • MANVILLE: Police keep the peace, with no one hurt

    Officers commended for talking down a troubled man By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Eight members of Manville Police Department were honored at the Borough Council meeting March 10 for their efforts to subdue an upset man last fall.    Chief Mark Peltack called up officers Lt. Thomas Herbst, Sgt. Ronald Gazaway, Sgt. Craig Jeremiah, Detective…

  • LETTER: Board president

    I am sure that most residents would understand that Upper Freehold Regional School District takes the care and privacy of our students and their families very seriously. As the spokesperson for the board of education, I want to make a few things clear to our parents and students, as well as the public at large.…

  • COLUMBUS CORNER NEWS: March 20

    by Packet Media Group The Mansfield Township Planning Board will meet Monday, March 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Township Municipal Office and Mansfield Township Municipal Court, 3135 Route 206 S. Columbus.    For more information, visit www.mansfieldtwp-nj.com    The Mansfield Township Committee will meet Wednesday March 6 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Township officials recall residents’ contributions

    Township officials took some time during the March 6 Township Committee meeting to remember some of the recently-deceased residents who contributed so much to the community. by Jane Meggitt, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — This winter has been harsh for Upper Freehold in more ways than just the weather, as many long-time, well-known residents have…

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