• COUNTY: Free young men’s summit to be held

    The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department and the Willingboro 21st Century Afterschool Community Learning Program will hold an “EmpowerMENt” Young Men’s Summit on Saturday, Feb.1 The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department and the Willingboro 21st Century Afterschool Community Learning Program will hold an “EmpowerMENt” Young Men’s Summit on Saturday, Feb.1    The free summit is intended for at-risk…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: 350 years and still green?

    New Jersey is a beautiful, green and fertile state — and a great place to live — just as it has been since its founding 350 years ago. By Michele Byers, Special Writer  New Jersey is a beautiful, green and fertile state — and a great place to live — just as it has been…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: January 16

    Florence    Police charged Bradley C. Nevins, 22, of Florence for narcotics possession on Jan. 1.    According to police, during a motor vehicle stop Mr. Nevins initially refused a search of his car after patrol detected odor of burnt marijuana, leading authorities to call in a drug dog from Bordentown Township, which made “hit” in the…

  • JAMESBURG: PTA addresses BOE ban

    The borough’s Parent Teacher Association and its members held a general membership meeting Tuesday at the Jamesburg Senior Center after the Board of Education prohibited them from using school facilities last month. By Amy Batista, Special Writer JAMESBURG — The borough’s Parent Teacher Association and its members held a general membership meeting Tuesday at the…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Broadway benefit show raises almost $20,000

    A night of music helped raise thousands of dollars for High School South’s performing arts program. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A night of music helped raise thousands of dollars for High School South’s performing arts program.    Broadway stars flocked to the school’s playhouse Jan. 11 to present an evening of songs…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: 350 years and still green?

    by Michele Byers New Jersey is a beautiful, green and fertile state — and a great place to live — just as it has been since its founding 350 years ago.    In fact, it’s still known as the Garden State!    What will the next few 100 years bring? It’s clear that without vision and action,…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE honors merit semi-finalists

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE honors merit semi-finalists

    Ed Birch photo. One of the National Merit semi-finalists gives a book to his teacher during last week’s Board of Education meeting.

  • REGION: Checking Facebook becoming college admissions routine

    Technology has become an important part of the life of students, so the college admissions process has evolved to accommodate such changes by creating the Common Application process, but some c by Mahathi Ayyagari, Special to the Observer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Technology has become an important part of the life of students, so the college…

  • Movie Times

    For the week of Jan. 17-23    Movies and times are valid Jan. 17-23. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it’s wise to call the theater before leaving home. Schedules for other theaters are listed in the A section of this newspaper. HAMILTON AMC HAMILTON 24 (888-262-4386): I, Frankenstein 3D (PG13) Thurs. 10 p.m.…

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