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She said ‘no’ to the bullies

State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so - dubbed "The Freedom to Read Act" - has been introduced in the State Legislature. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon,...

‘We have an obligation to innovate responsibly’

The first New Jersey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit not only convened business leaders, academics and government officials to...

‘Prevention starts on the first day’

Alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for Hillsborough's youth, according to Minda Maggio, district life skills...

Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrates Spirit Award recipients

Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year's Spirit Award recipients and the success of its annual campaign at Raritan Valley Country...

The ‘Ivy League’ look is unhealthy for your trees!

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees...

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Guests speakers will share ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ during virtual mental health fair

Hope For Tomorrow, a virtual mental health fair, will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 17. Jordan, from Minding Your Mind, will share a young...

Opinion: Resigning Hillsborough committeewoman wants town to continue to grow

I am writing this letter to thank the residents of Hillsborough for electing me as your committeewoman. As you may know, at the beginning...

Auten Road students do soup-er job collecting items for food bank

The students of Auten Road Intermediate School’s Team 5G - Diane Lyons’s and Kerry MacDonald’s homerooms - and Team 5H - Donna Biddulph’s and...

Hillsborough named second most certified town in state by Sustainable Jersey

Hillsborough has once again met the rigorous requirements to achieve Silver Certification by Sustainable Jersey. The silver level means a municipality has made significant progress...

Hillsborough residents build snow men, dog, horse, fisherman

During Winter Storm Orlena, the Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Department developed the "Best in Snow" Snowman Contest. There were more than 30 entries. Not only was...

Historic Borough of Flemington attracts 16 small businesses despite pandemic

Despite economic challenges presented by COVID-19, 16 retail businesses have opened in the 1-square-mile Borough of Flemington in the past 12 months, 13 of which...

Real Central NJ Soccer signs Hillsborough native as first female player

The region's newest pre-professional soccer club announced that their inaugural women’s signing is Hillsborough native Amelia Curtis. Real Central NJ Soccer’s women's team will...

Somerset County residents to participate in Cupid’s Chase virtual 5K

Residents of Somerset County can show their Valentine's Day spirit this February by supporting people in that area with special needs From Feb. 13-Feb. 21,...

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