• HILLSBOROUGH: Fire company hosting Santa tour, toy drive

    Fire Company No. 2 will bring Santa to neighborhoods on Dec. 14 and 15    Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 will be bringing Santa within its response area on Dec. 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have your cameras ready for a picture with Santa.    The 2013 Toy Drive is also underway…

  • COUNTY: Freeholders hold drive for troops

    Burlington County Freeholders announced last week they are partnering with Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey and Burlington County College to sponsor a county-wide collection of items for care packages for o Burlington County Freeholders announced last week they are partnering with Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey and Burlington County College to sponsor a…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Early diagnosis key in multiple sclerosis

    by Rene Gomez Multiple sclerosis can be a difficult disease to diagnose, as its symptoms often mimic those associated with other health conditions. Yet early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing the chronic condition and slowing its progression.    Fortunately, with advancements in MRI technology, doctors are now better able to diagnosis multiple sclerosis in…

  • WE WANT YOUR LETTERS

    The Messenger Press wants your letters! Letters should not exceed 400 words and must include the writer’s address and daytime telephone number, which is used for confirmation purposes only and will not be published. It is the policy that the editor reserves the right to edit letters. Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for Thursday’s…

  • Miracles to give thanks for

    Miracles to give thanks for

    It’s the memories that make the holidays By Sally Friedman    It’s the Sunday morning after the Saturday night when the company stayed until 2 a.m. I stumble downstairs with a sinking heart, remembering those regrettable words “We’ll clean up tomorrow.”    The daughter who has been visiting for the weekend is sitting at the kitchen table…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: New fertilizer law goes ‘greener’

    by Michele Byers Lawns don’t usually green up this time of year. But there’s hope yet.    New state regulations on lawn fertilizers just kicked in. This means a winter blackout for applying nutrients — nitrogen and phosphorus — to lawns.    The new rules aim to reduce the level of nutrients that end up in our…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Community ready to celebrate holidays

    The community is preparing for its annual tree lighting ceremony, which is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Crosswicks Street. by Jen Samuel, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The community is preparing for its annual tree lighting ceremony, which is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the…

  • BORDENTOWN: Running for a cause (photo)
  • The Lewis School’s Director of Public Relations and Communications

    The Lewis School’s Director of Public Relations and Communications

    By Cathy Byers Reimer The Lewis School of Princeton will host its 40th Annual Tree of Light Celebration on Friday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the schoolyard at 53 Bayard Lane.  The event will be in celebration of The Lewis School’s 40th anniversary – Marsha Lewis founded the school in 1973. Attendees can still…

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