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A Lawrence High School graduate and veteran educator has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. Makenzie E. Kelly, who graduated from Lawrence High School in 2011, was named to fill the seat held by former school board member Amanda Santos at the school board’s June 11 […]

Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning hosted the second annual Mayors’ Awards for First Responders at the Woolsey Park Bandshell. The Mayors’ Awards recognized the bravery, service, and dedication of Hopewell Valley’s police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and public works personnel who went above and beyond to keep the community safe on June 7. “Today, we honor the selfless […]

Lawrence Township officials are hosting an open house on June 26 for public input on proposed pedestrian safety improvements at Lawrenceville Elementary School. The public information open house will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building. Lawrence Township received a $358,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of […]

Princeton Council has adopted the special improvement (SID)’s $461,000 fiscal year budget for the 2025-26 year. Council President Mia Sacks, Councilwoman Michelle Pirone Lambros, Councilman David Cohen, Councilwoman Leticia Fraga, and Councilman Leighton Newlin voted “yes” to approve the budget for the year. Councilman Brian McDonald was absent from the meeting. “We see a growth […]

Although Juneteenth was not declared a federal holiday until 2021, many states, counties, and other entities have been observing it for years. Texas was the first to declare Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980. Celebrating Juneteenth at the Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers with special activities and programs has become an annual tradition. “This month, we are excited […]

“MAGA – Migrants Ain’t Going Anywhere.” “Stop worker abuse.” “No human is illegal on stolen land.” Those were some of the messages on signs held aloft as about 100 people gathered on Hinds Plaza on June 11. They assembled in a show of support for Los Angeles protesters who opposed raids conducted by the U.S. […]

A Ewing Township man was charged with driving under the influence, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and other motor vehicle violations after he crashed his Audi A4 into a tree in the area of Marshalls Corner and Mine Road at 2:58 a.m. June 15. A man who was identified as […]

An 18-year-old Pennsauken resident was charged with shoplifting for allegedly concealing items worth $532.04 in a backpack and leaving Walmart without paying for them on June 8. The suspect was processed and released. A 32-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to stop and failure […]

A 44-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a telephone pole on Franklin Corner Road on June 13, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The man, who lives in Levittown, Pa., was riding a 2023 Royal Enfield motorcycle when the crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m., police […]

Greater Somerset County YMCA invites the community to join in a series of special events in celebration of Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom and resilience and renew our shared commitment to creating positive and lasting change. Community Events Include: Juneteenth Activities […]