• CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: December 12

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Safety inspections    Legislation Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, D-Camden, Burlington, sponsored to improve the state’s ability to respond to large-scale natural disasters has been released by an Assembly panel.    The bill (A3694), modeled after successful approaches used in 26…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Christmas cheer (photo)

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Christmas cheer (photo)

    Photo by Deirdre Ryan www.dryanphoto.com  After the tree lighting in Bordentown Township on Dec. 2. Santa came to visit. Here he greets Ruth Nelson, of Bordentown Township.

  • CRANBURY: Local dog wins top accolades

    CRANBURY: Local dog wins top accolades

    Resident John Affel’s pet Newfoundland “Michael” recently had his 15 minutes of fame on NBC Thanksgiving Day. By Jennifer Larkin, Special Writer    CRANBURY — The Township has a star canine.    Resident John Affel’s pet Newfoundland “Michael” recently had his 15 minutes of fame on NBC Thanksgiving Day.    The 2013 Purina National Dog Show named the…

  • HILL:SBOROUGH: Hoofin’ it for 20 years

    HILL:SBOROUGH: Hoofin’ it for 20 years

    Dance partners Mary Buckshaw, 96, and Rose Profita pose at a dance rehearsal on Dec. 4. Ms. Profita said Ms. Buckshaw helps give her encouragement. (Photo by Kelly Velocci)

  • COUNTY: Mercer eyes 11 acres for preservation

    Following the recent joint effort to preserve 240 acres of forest and farmland surrounding Carter Road in Hopewell Township, Mercer County officials have announced plans to preserve an addition 11 acres. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Following the recent joint effort to preserve 240 acres of forest and farmland surrounding Carter Road in Hopewell Township, Mercer County…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Ravens hope for breakout season

    By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    If commitment results in improved play, this could be the year the Robbinsville High boys basketball team finally breaks through with a winning season.    ”We are at the point now where for the guys on varsity, this is the senior class that has been devoted itself to playing year…

  • ALLENTOWN: Open house to benefit library, Cub Scouts

    The McCormick family has announced they have invited the community to their second annual Community Open House between 1 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. ALLENTOWN — The McCormick family has announced they have invited the community to their second annual Community Open House between 1 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.    Over…

  • PLUMSTED: Cell tower lease introduced

    PLUMSTED: Cell tower lease introduced

    Township officials are moving forward with plans to pursue a lease agreement that would bring a cellular communications tower to Plumsted.

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: It was shaky start for football

    In late July 2002, this headline — “Football has arrived at Hopewell Valley Central High School” — appeared in the Hopewell Valley News. By Ruth Luse, Valley News staff    In late July 2002, this headline — “Football has arrived at Hopewell Valley Central High School” — appeared in the Hopewell Valley News. It signaled the…

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