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  • Baby Bald Eagles hatch at Duke Farms in Hillsborough

    Baby Bald Eagles hatch at Duke Farms in Hillsborough

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF DUKE FARMS A baby Bald Eagle was born on Feb. 24 at Duke Farms in Hillsborough. Pictured are stills from Feb. 28 from a camera set up near the nest. The second eaglet hatched later in the day on Feb. 28. Photos were not available as of press time.

  • Hillsborough K9 dies after six years of service to police department

    Hillsborough K9 dies after six years of service to police department

    The Hillsborough Township Police Department announced the passing of K9 Officer Marco. K9 Marco (Kondro) was obtained by a donation from Dr. Caesar DePaço and Deanna Padovani-DePaço. He was subsequently trained and certified in patrol and narcotics in 2015. Since his start, he was successful in seizing quantities of illegal narcotics, tracking suspects, and being…

  • Hillsborough man dies after being hit by falling tree

    Hillsborough man dies after being hit by falling tree

    A Riverside Drive resident succumbed to his injuries after suffering a traumatic head injury caused by a fallen tree he was cutting. The Hillsborough Township Police Department responded to 786 Riverside Dr. for an unresponsive male in the driveway around 11:32 a.m. Feb. 20. It was reported to the 911 call taker that the victim…

  • ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ mental health fair planned for Feb. 23

    ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ mental health fair planned for Feb. 23

    BoroSAFE, Hillsborough’s community organization dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, will hold its second annual “Hope for Tomorrow” Virtual Mental Health Fair from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23. This free event will feature a keynote speaker, 10 breakout session options on a variety of mental health topics, and a trivia game with prizes. Scott…

  • Hillsborough Emmy Award winner produces documentaries on Washington, ‘Jersey Joe’

    Hillsborough Emmy Award winner produces documentaries on Washington, ‘Jersey Joe’

      By Kyler R. Zhou Correspondent  Tim Stollery, a three-time Emmy Award-winning producer, recently shot “Crossing to Victory: Washington Recaptures New Jersey” for the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA). The 13-minute video examines the under-reported events that were vital to Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army’s successful crossing of the Delaware River and their…

  • Resolution Run 5K supports programs across Hillsborough

    Resolution Run 5K supports programs across Hillsborough

    On a warm but rainy New Year’s Day 2022, 318 runners gathered at the municipal building in Hillsborough to take part in a tradition that has been happening for 22 years: the Hillsborough Resolution Run 5K. Constantin Schreiber, of Brooklyn, New York, won the 5K in a time of 17:49. Second and third place male finishers…

  • Hillsborough driver escapes injury after car leaves Hollow Road in Montgomery

    Hillsborough driver escapes injury after car leaves Hollow Road in Montgomery

    A Hillsborough Township woman escaped injury when the 1997 Ford pickup truck she was driving left the road and landed on its side in a ditch on Hollow Road in Montgomery Township on Jan. 5, according to the Montgomery Township Police Department. The  21-year-old woman was able to get out of the overturned pickup truck,…

  • Hillsborough firefighters honored for their heroism

    Hillsborough firefighters honored for their heroism

    The Hillsborough Township fire companies are composed of volunteer-based responders who serve as examples of the highest standards through their heroism and willingness to help others. The Top 10 responders of Fire Co. No. 1, Flagtown are Bill Riordan, Greg Kane, Josiah Harmon, Ron Vladyka, Logan Teeple, Mike Guzy, Matt DeCicco, Tyler Riordan, Joe Shreve…

  • AG’s Office releases audio from fatal 2021 police-involved shooting in Hillsborough

    AG’s Office releases audio from fatal 2021 police-involved shooting in Hillsborough

    The Attorney General’s Office released video footage and audio from the mobile video recorder (MVR) in a police vehicle related to a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 28, 2021, in Hillsborough. The fatal shooting remains under investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), according to updated information provided by the…