• HUNTERDON COUNTY: Tricentennial year chock full of events

    Schedule for January and February    Here are advertised events organized by Hunterdon County’s 300th Anniversary Committee for January and February:    Sat., Jan 4: Lecture and panel on “Preserving Hunterdon’s Historic Treasures,” 1 p.m. in main branch of county library, Route 12, Raritan Township.    Sat., Jan. 11: Children’s craft program on Victorian quilling at 10:30 a.m.…

  • COUNTY: DEP encourages consumers to recycle electronics

    The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents that televisions, computers, electronic tablets, e-book readers, printers and monitors that have been replaced by new electronic holi The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding residents that televisions, computers, electronic tablets, e-book readers, printers and monitors that have been replaced by new electronic holiday gifts cannot be…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Why not phase in minimum wage hike?

    To the editor:    Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but take heed.    As you grow older — yes, Virginia, there is a difference. It is in the hearts and minds of some people around us. There are those who would cut the food stamp program by $40 billion in 10 years, while subsidizing the…

  • B-MS supports transportation needs for many in Valley

    Abigail Waugh, Hopewell Valley Senior Services To the editor: Most adults in Hopewell Valley do not have to think about how they will get to important destinations. They will just drive their personal vehicle without a second thought.    Transportation can be a real ordeal for a small percentage of the population, such as older adults…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City police investigate dog left in car, and wind up finding pending warrant

       On Dec. 24, at 8:10 p.m., Patrolman Kenneth Housman was called to the parking lot of the Lambertville Station Inn for a dog left in a vehicle. The owner of the dog, Michael Singer, 33, of New Brunswick, was found to face a $500 motor warrant vehicle from East Brunswick Municipal Court. Mr. Singer posted…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Community mourns beloved firefighter

    HIGHTSTOWN: Community mourns beloved firefighter

    The community is mourning the loss of Fire Police Lt. David Lidke, a well-known firefighter, who died in the line of duty Dec. 23. by Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The community is mourning the loss of Fire Police Lt. David Lidke, a well-known firefighter, who died in the line of duty Dec. 23.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: It’s dry now, but fear of floods pose worry for this neighborhood

    HILLSBOROUGH: It’s dry now, but fear of floods pose worry for this neighborhood

    Amy O’Brien stands at the bottom of steps leading from her kitchen of her home on Kimberly Road to her backyard.

  • Downtown Princeton needs a WiFi cloud

    Daniel B. Kurz, Princeton To the editor:     Princeton has a remarkable and historic downtown core. My family spends a great deal of time there, visiting museums, enjoying a cup of coffee or just chatting at a local restaurant.    The vibrancy of the area needs to be maintained, and the time is long overdue for…

  • SOUTH COUNTY: Residents are asked to take part in health center expansion survey

    SOUTH COUNTY: Residents are asked to take part in health center expansion survey

       Hunterdon Healthcare has created an online survey for the Phillips Barber Family Health Center expansion.    Participants will be able to answer a series of questions regarding their experiences with Phillips Barber Family Health Center as well as provide their input on the services they would like to see at the facility, such as physical therapy,…

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