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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...

Bear Tavern principal shares inclusive approach to green initiatives

Modeling desirable behavior is an effective teaching method. Philosophically, we “practice what we preach.” ...

Schore to Please: stormy Hopewell’s stripped trees

Forty years ago we had about 40 trees in our less-than-half-acre backyard. Now we have 4-½ trees. ...

Letter: random drug testing could be a wake-up call for HoVal parents

Here’s the short version: in many ways kid culture is pretty crummy, far worse than it once was. As a result marijuana use is...

Betting on Black: got the bathing suit blues

I am probably the only human in the Mid-Atlantic states who is not in a hurry for warm weather. Okay, let me rephrase that....

Ewing Then and Now: remembering veterans of the Revolutionary War

I recently participated in an event highlighting local Revolutionary War history, and the local veterans that fought in that struggle. I spoke about the...

Hamilton students look to eradicate stereotypes with Good NEWS

Had a Hamilton Township high school student been asked two years ago about one of the other high schools in the district, the response...