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Continuing a legacy spanning more than 100 years

The Messenger-Press is back. For Allentown, Upper Freehold and Millstone, the name is...

Tyler Bunnell’s work ethic builds record-setting Robbinsville career

And just like that, Tyler Bunnell is looking at the end of a high school career in which...

HoVal Commentary: Referendum would give unelected official too much power

The “Chart a New Course” initiative seeks to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot that would...

HoVal Inbox: Ex-mayor says reject old scheme from Chart New Course

Why do the petitioners calling themselves “Chart New Course,” who propose new township governance, promote one specific form...

Trenton police detective indicted on misconduct charges

A Trenton police detective has been indicted on multiple criminal charges tied to an alleged unlawful use of...

Miller to run for reelection to West Windsor Council

Only one member of West Windsor Council whose seat is up for election this fall is running for reelection. ...

WW-P South pole vaulter sets new school and Group IV record in sectionals

Mark Sabin was a sophomore just picking up the pole vault, but every once in a while he’d raise the bungee cord to the...

West Windsor resident is New Jersey Miss Amazing winner

Julia Simko says she already has her life plan mapped out—but it’s going to have to take a back seat until after this summer....

What my week as a Metcalf Institute Fellow means for our readers

I stood in the middle of a sewage plant, hydrogen sulfide wafting off the churning sludge, when the rotten-eggs odor triggered thoughts of home...

Parting Shot: Learning traditions

Traditions with which you did not grow up lack a certain nostalgic magic. So I manage not to get overly excited at the annual...

Schore to Please: Talking dirt

It’s time to talk dirt. But if you were expecting a discussion of obscenity, political smears, or house cleaning, you will be disappointed. The...