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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...

Adam Sterr becomes part of the Nassau Street scene

‘The best request I’ve ever gotten was from a small child,” says Adam Sterr, the 30-something busker who has quickly established himself as part...

Crumbling cliffs, thirsty bees and perspective: things I found in the desert

The sign at the dusty trailhead didn’t mince words. ...

Born in the Zeroes, raised in the late 20th century

My son turned 10 this year, and it occurred to me that one day he might look back at the distinguishing features of the...

Every vote matters Nov. 8

Above and beyond the incomprehensible strife of national politics is the education of our children and the quality of life of our residents. ...

Safety comes first at Robbinsville schools

In 1943, Abraham Maslow proposed a theory of psychology predicated on fulfilling innate human needs. This theory, commonly referred to as Maslow’s Hierarchy of...

Our ghosts of Halloweens past

Halloween has changed so much since I was a kid. Back then, we would get into our costumes right after school and trick or...