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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...

Parting Shot: Going Home

I don’t have to get ready to visit my mother. She never likes it when I put anything on my face. “You are beautiful...

Thank goodness it’s First Fridays

Spring has sprung in Trenton. And that means look out for the return of First Fridays On Front Street. The annual series of spring/summer...

Betting on Black: Ancient curling iron causes quite the (hair) tangle

Old movies often featured women dressed in seductive outfits meeting their partners at the door when they returned from a long day at the...

Next Stop on Shabakunk Road: Vernam’s Dairy Farm

Last month we traveled down the old Shabakunk Road (known today as Ewingville Road) towards Federal City Road and the old Ewingville Schoolhouse, and...

Robbinsville Mayor’s Column: The benefits of paying it forward

Thank you to everyone who donated, attended, provided services for and otherwise were awesome in helping us pull off another successful State of Robbinsville...

From the Robbinsville Schools: Educators learn to see possibilities

One of my all-time favorite books is Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. It is a magical and timeless tale about logic, word play,...