• SOUTH COUNTY: Regional school board to gather for first time

    Local school boards must sort out terms of those who leave By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The new regional school board that will serve Lambertville, Stockton and West Amwell will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, in the Commons of South Hunterdon Regional High School.    The nine members of the board…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar, beginning Dec. 12

    Events and meetings scheduled around the borough Thurs., Dec. 12    Library advisory board: Meets at 6 p.m. in the library at 100 10th Ave. Sun., Dec. 15    Carol sing: The 15th annual Community Christmas Carol Sing, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Ave. Sing with the band as it performs repertoire of traditional…

  • GUEST OPINION: Red card for Brazil World Cup preparations

    By Ryan Mahn    ”All in One Rhythm” will be the official slogan of this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Soccer is more than just a game to Brazilians; it is their pulse, their way of life. Usually, when the Brazilian national team plays, citizens — from the favelas, to the top 10 percent —…

  • LAMBERTVILLE/WEST AMWELL: Electric rates to drop in two towns

    "Aggregation" agreement will reduce rates for most residents By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Residents of Lambertville and West Amwell will be able to save about $100 on their household electric bills during a 15-month period beginning March 1 now that the governments of those two municipalities have approved a deal under which electricity can be…

  • FLORENCE: Rain unable to dampen spirits at tree lighting

    FLORENCE: Rain unable to dampen spirits at tree lighting

    Residents young and old gathered outside in front of the Municipal Complex to continue the yearly tradition of lighting the Christmas Tree despite the rain last Friday evening. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — Residents young and old gathered outside in front of the Municipal Complex to continue the yearly tradition of lighting the…

  • HOPEWELL: Township covered now by two sewer utilities

    Hopewell Township now has two sewer utilities instead of one. The change was enabled by an ordinance adopted unanimously by the full Township Committee Monday night. By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Hopewell Township now has two sewer utilities instead of one. The change was enabled by an ordinance adopted unanimously by the full Township Committee…

  • MANVILLE: Pearl Harbor vet attends ceremony

    MANVILLE: Pearl Harbor vet attends ceremony

    Nick Alimecco, 95, thanks everyone for remembering By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    VFW Pearl Harbor ceremony 2013 Veterans of Foreign War Post 2290 held its annual ceremony Saturday to remember Dec. 7, 1941, as the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, drawing the United States into World War II.    Past Commander Andy Henkel, the master…

  • REGION: Drunk driving details begin

    Thanks to state grants, many area police agencies will be out this holiday season looking for drunk drivers. by Charles W. Kim, Packet Media Group TRENTON — Thanks to state grants, many area police agencies will be out this holiday season looking for drunk drivers.    According to the state, 400 law enforcement agencies throughout the…

  • EWING: Hopewell Valley tops Lawrence for state title

    EWING: Hopewell Valley tops Lawrence for state title

    On what will go down as the greatest night in Mercer County football history, two teams concluded the greatest football seasons in their respective schools’ history. By Rich Fisher, Packet Media Group EWING – On what will go down as the greatest night in Mercer County football history, two teams concluded the greatest football seasons…

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