• EDITORIAL: Getting to school safely

    It’s back-to-school time again and, in addition to buying new clothes and supplies, it’s a good time to remember safety rules while driving, walking and busing.    Some students are excited about going back to school after the summer of being away from a lot of their friends. They might be distracted while crossing streets or…

  • HAMILTON: Ready for the season
  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: On Saturday, a different kind of train left the station

    HOPEWELL BOROUGH: On Saturday, a different kind of train left the station

    Karin Belgrave Never before, until Saturday, according to Hopewell Borough officials, had a wedding been held at the Hopewell Railroad Station. But for Amy McCollum, now Mrs. Jake Ricci, it was the place where she wanted to get married.

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Protect wildlife during canal project

    To the editor:     Residents of New Jersey need to be aware that in the process of dredging the D & R canal, thousands of wildlife, including some endangered species, will be destroyed. The state Department ofEnvironmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service was said to be…

  • MANVILLE: Air conditioner reported stolen

    Police blotter, Aug. 26-Sept. 1     A Duke’s Parkway resident reported on Aug. 30 at 10:48 a.m. a burglary and theft of two air conditioning units and a blow-up air mattress from his house. The man said the incident occurred between Aug. 22 and 29. The items are valued at $275.     A South 9th…

  • HAMILTON: Yaede announces re-election fundraiser

    HAMILTON: Yaede announces re-election fundraiser

    Mayor Kelly A. Yaede… running for re-election

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: September 6

    Mon., Sept. 9    Baby Rock n’ Rhyme, an event for babies between 12 and 24 months, will be held at the Hamilton Township Library. Two sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., respectively. Additional sessions will be held Sept. 16 and 23 as well as Oct. 7. Registration is required and begins…

  • School bells to ring for seniors

    Larry Mansier, Explorations coordinator     Explorations’ program of daytime learning experiences for seniors is back this fall with five classes beginning Oct. 7.    Classes offered are: Lenape Indians before the European Invasion; Enjoying Shakespeare; American Civil War; Homer’s, The Iliad; and Songs from American Songbook.    The cost is $30 for one course and $20 for…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY SCHOOLS: K-five principals ready, too

    Bear Tavern, Hopewell, Stony Brook and Toll Gate Grammar By Ruth Luse, Managing Editor    Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s four elementary schools will open for classes Friday (Sept. 6).    The principals of the four schools have shared the following information about the 2013-14 school year:    BEAR TAVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Principal Bruce Arcurio and his…

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