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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...

Tales of a hunter-scavenger

I pick up stuff, either while bike riding or walking the beach. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I am Indiana Jones. On Tuesdays, Thursdays...

Bud’s motto: work hard, play hard

My father was born two weeks after the stock market crash of 1929 and was aptly labeled a “depression baby.” His family’s experience of...

Let’s talk turkey: one man’s reflections on Thanksgiving

Look, I get it. A day of football and digestive distress isn’t sexy. ...

Place suffering over politics

Like millions of other Americans, I watched the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing last month. I had that day off from work, and my mom...

People who live in glass houses

With our anniversary approaching, my wife and I wanted to do something to mark the occasion—kind of like a bigger-than-usual tally mark on the...

The state teachers college comes to Ewing Township

I hope you enjoyed our virtual visit to the ...