• REGION: January is School Board Recognition Month

    Citing the meaningful contributions to public education and to the quality of life in New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has proclaimed January 2014 as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey. Citing the meaningful contributions to public education and to the quality of life in New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has proclaimed January 2014 as…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Recycling will be picked up by Wednesday

    Cold weather delays pickups       Recycling pickups in Hillsborough have been delayed due to the high volume of materials as a result of the holidays, coupled with the severe weather.       Residents are asked to leave their recyclables at the curb.  Collections will be completed on Wednesday, Jan. 8.      The Somerset County Recycling Division thanks residents…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Donnadio makes quick work of foes

    18>Junior helps Raiders start 7-3 By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Anthony Scaglia joined some rare company Saturday.    The West Essex wrestler didn’t win, but he became just the third opponent this year to make it past the first period against Hillsborough High School’s Jack Donnadio.    ”Jack’s the kind of kid, he comes out with…

  • The Jewish Afterlife…And Getting There Gently

    The Jewish Afterlife…And Getting There Gently

    Bruce Birnberg, Executive Director of The Martin and Edith Stein Hospice

  • HAMILTON: School board sees changing of the guard

    HAMILTON: School board sees changing of the guard

    The annual reorganization meeting of the Hamilton Board of Education featured the changing of the guard with the swearing in of two new members, and the election of new a president and vice president. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — The annual reorganization meeting of the Hamilton Board of Education featured the changing of…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: January 10

    Hamilton    Police charged Otis Roberts with an auto theft in the 100 block of Norcross Circle on Dec. 27.    Police also charged Eric Tanner with theft on Morgan Avenue.    Police did not provide bail information or value of item(s) allegedly stolen as of press time.    In addition, investigated thefts in the 200 block of Yardville-Allentown…

  • ON CAMPUS: January 9

    Freshman Dominic Booth, of North Hanover, junior Rebecca Keppler, of Springfield, and sophomore Rebecca Schukraft, of Chesterfield, were all recently named to the Widener University fall 2013 dean’s list.    The dean’s List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.50 and above for the semester.    All three students are studying nursing at…

  • HAMILTON: School board sees changing of the guard

    HAMILTON: School board sees changing of the guard

    Dina Thorton, who was reelected to the board in November, was sworn in at the Hamilton Township Board of Education reorganization meeting Jan. 7. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Thorton was elected vice president of the board. Staff photo by James McEvoy

  • COUNTY: Residents urged to exercise caution in cold

    County officials are reminding residents to take precautions against severe cold, which gripped the region earlier this week. TRENTON — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is reminding residents to take precautions against severe cold, which gripped the region earlier this week.    ”Extremely cold weather is forecast for Monday night into Wednesday,” said Mr. Hughes…

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