• HILLSBOROUGH: Heartbreak strikes again for teen

    HILLSBOROUGH: Heartbreak strikes again for teen

    First, mom lost to cancer; now fire rousts family from home By Kelly Velocci, Packet Media Group    In 2009, Stephen Wurst and his nana, Donna Parlin, experienced the unimaginable when his mother and Ms. Parlin’s daughter, Laurie Parlin, died of breast cancer a week shy of her 34th birthday.    Stephen, now 16, and Ms. Parlin…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Pool companies donate to Sandy relief

    Levco Pools and Spa gives $1,500    Hillsborough-based Levco Pools and Spa, in conjunction with SCP Pool Corp and Baystate Pools, have donated $1,500 to the Sandy Relief organization, Shores United Relief Foundation (SURF).    Levco Pools & Spa has been building, renovating, servicing and maintaining in- ground pools since 1986. SCP Pool Corporation and Baystate Pools…

  • LAWRENCE: Township to receive ‘Safe Corridor’ grant for Route 1

    Lawrence has been awarded a $52,173.91 “Safe Corridor” grant by the New Jersey Department of Transportation for safety initiatives, according to state Sen. Shirley K. Turner (D-15th Legis By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Lawrence Township has been awarded a $52,173.91 “Safe Corridor” grant by the New Jersey Department of Transportation for safety initiatives, according to…

  • BORDENTOWN: New programs at the library

       The Bordentown Library has scheduled an array of new programs.    ”Kids’ Music Round” will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Children up to 5 years old are invited to join this program of singing, dancing, rhymes, finger plays and rhythm instrument fun.    ”Legos for Tweens” will take place Wednesdays, Sept. 11 and…

  • COLUMBUS CORNER

       The U14 Girls Northern Burlington Thunder soccer team, which is based in Mansfield, is looking for a couple of field players to round out its roster.    The Thunder competes in JAGS, high level tournament and state cup competitions.    For more information, call Anthony at 609-781-0553 or email [email protected].    The Northern Burlington Regional High School Band…

  • WEST AMWELL: Township officials eye GEA program

    Proposed ordinance that would permit the establishment of such a program is on agenda of special Township Committee set for 6 p.m. Aug. 15 By John Tredrea, Special Writer    WEST AMWELL — Residents and businesses in West Amwell Township could get a better deal than they do now on buying gas and electricity if the…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Mansfield    Police stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the Pine Motel after learning the registered owner’s driver license was suspended and he was wanted on several active warrants. Although the vehicle was not being driven by the owner, police discovered that one of the occupants, Erika Kendrick, 43, of Willingboro, was wanted by…

  • LAWRENCE: Rower heading to South Korea for world championships

    LAWRENCE: Rower heading to South Korea for world championships

    Local athlete aims for 2016 Olympic team By Lea Kahn, Staff Wrier    Tom Dethlefs is the first to admit that he was not a “super serious athlete” during his days at The Lawrenceville School, where he played the usual high school sports.    Mr. Dethlefs played soccer in the fall, but did not have a spring…

  • CHESTERFIELD: Commission hopes contest barks up right tree

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor    Residents are missing out on a chance to win a tree.    Each month, the township’s Environmental Commission is giving residents a chance to win a tree by photographing their favorite trees. The commission chooses a particular species of tree each month and asks residents to take pictures of the…

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