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Migratory animals face sharp declines: New U.N. report
Every year, billions of the world’s animals make incredible journeys over land and sea to breed and find food. Some of these species – including songbirds, shorebirds, raptors, whales, sharks, sea turtles, fish, and monarch butterflies – travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach their destinations.
Cranbury School honors National Youth Art Month at Gourgaud Gallery
The month of March celebrates National Youth Art. Cranbury School will be celebrating youth art at the Cranbury Arts Council’s Gourgaud Gallery at Town Hall. The show will run through March 21. Stacey Crannage, art teacher at the Cranbury School, has chosen art pieces from grades kindergarten through 8th...
Common calendar, Packet papers, March 1
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
‘Regional planning is more essential than ever’
State leaders discussed critical issues facing New Jersey residents with a sold-out crowd as well as a synchronous online audience at the 7th Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference hosted by The Watershed Institute. The annual New Jersey Watershed Conference took place on Feb. 23 with “an inspiring and distinguished group...
‘Access for us would be number one’
Democratic House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) met with YMCA providers, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), local families and officials on the need for federal funding to support child care providers and programs. NJDHS Commissioner Sarah Adelman, representatives...
Colorpoint Shorthair among dozens of breeds at cat show
Mad King George and General George Washington met head to head – and this time, King George won. Mad King George the cat, that is. Also known as “Legs,” the Colorpoint Shorthair cat won the cat costume contest at the Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. show, held Feb. 24-25 at the New Jersey Army National Guard Armory in Lawrence Township.
‘These voters were disenfranchised’
Eight residents are suing Mercer County election officials for allegedly violating their civil rights during the 2022 general election. They claim their votes were tossed out over technicalities. The lawsuit, which was filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Feb. 14, also claims that votes in the 2022 general election may not have been properly counted.
Hopes soar as New Jersey’s bald eagle population grows
As thick snow fell on central New Jersey earlier this week, the bald eagle pair at Duke Farms in Hillsborough showed themselves to be responsible parents-to-be, taking turns keeping the two eggs in their nest warm while the other hunted. When it came time for a shift change, the returning eagle would inch right up against its mate, which carefully stepped aside. Transitions were quick, with barely a snowflake touching the eggs.
East Windsor Township Police blotter
A 40-year-old Ewing Township woman was arrested on outstanding warrants from Ewing Township and the City of Trenton after the driver of the car in which she was riding was stopped by police for a motor vehicle violation on Route 133 East Feb. 21. She was processed and released. A...
Woodbury man charged with drug offenses
A Woodbury Township man was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (suspected cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia Feb. 17, according to the East Windsor Police Department. Police responded to Target on Route 571 after loss prevention personnel recognized the 38-year-old man from prior alleged shoplifting incidents. He...
Pennsylvania man charged with forgery and identity theft
A 62-year-old Newtown Square, Pa., man who attempted to open a fraudulent bank account at a bank on Route 571 was charged with identity theft and other offenses Feb. 21, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The victim of the identity theft, who lives out of state, called the...
Opening doors to a world of musical possibilities
The “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition,” organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDNFJ), is a platform for high school students to showcase their musical talents while sending a powerful message about substance use prevention. As the competition gears up for its 20th...
Common calendar, Packet papers, Feb. 23
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
NAACP college chapter established at Rider
A new college chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was chartered at Rider University during a ceremony held on Feb. 7. The ceremony marked the inauguration of four executive committee members and included remarks from distinguished guest speakers, including Rider University trustee and alumnus Judge Marc A. McKithen ’96, Trenton’s chief municipal judge, and Mercer County Commissioner Samuel T. Frisby, Sr.
‘Thinking Day on the Air’
Cranbury Girl Scouts explored everything radio when they participated in the “Thinking Day on the Air” event on Feb. 16. Daisy Troop 78204 learned about amateur radio and the science firsthand when it comes to radio communication. The event had members of the Troop connect through the radio...
Cranbury Education Foundation’s annual craft show set for a 26th year
Exhibitors will once again showcase their latest work and creations when the Cranbury Education Foundation (CEF)’s 26th Annual Craft Show returns in March. The craft show is an annual fundraiser for the CEF. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3 inside the Cranbury School, 23 N. Main St.
East Windsor Police blotter
A 25-year-old East Windsor Township man was arrested on outstanding warrants from the Upper Freehold Municipal Court and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office after police were called to investigate a man who was trespassing at the St. James Village apartment building Feb. 14. He was processed and taken to the Mercer County Correction Center.
East Windsor Township resident found with machete in car
A 38-year-old East Windsor Township resident was charged with possession of a weapon – a machete – for an unlawful purpose following a traffic stop Feb. 4, according to the East Windsor Police Department. A police officer stopped the vehicle after he observed it weaving on Dutch Neck...
Breaking down barriers to enjoying nature
In an ideal New Jersey, all residents would have equal access to the outdoors and nature, with the joy and health benefits they bring. Unfortunately, there are barriers – some real, some perceived – keeping people out, especially in communities of color. One obvious barrier is that many...
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