Mayor Chris Bobbitt: Two decades of service shaped by community

As I was thinking about the topic of this month’s column, I was also thinking about the Memorial Day holiday. The big event of the long weekend is the...

Donnie Black: Grandparents are grand!

This story goes out to all of the grandparents out there. I am so lucky to have had...

Bordentown History: Which side are you on?

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many critics and historians evaluate the legacy...

5 years of ‘Fight in the Museum’: A look back

Marking the five year anniversary of this Fight in the Museum column, we would like to check in...

From Hopewell Township: Traffic safety improvements coming to Hopewell in 2025

In 2025, Hopewell Township will see at least three significant traffic safety improvements. These critical upgrades are the...

Bend in the River: George Raymond, a captain of integrity

The legacy of George Raymond (1814-1899) began with a wintry gale as the hard pounding surf crashed against his ship, the Atalanta, off the...

Complex Simplicity: Auntie Diz Knee World

A few months ago, my family made a trip to Disney World, and had a pleasant, memorable visit despite getting sick with what turned...

Nature in the Valley: Unity a theme central to many December holidays

It’s hard to believe that it is the last month of the 2022. The year flew by as we attempted to catch up on...

From the Township: Future looks bright for Hopewell finances

The Hopewell Township Committee has worked hard over recent years to responsibly manage township finances. These efforts culminated in 2022 with a 2% reduction...

Ilene Black: A helping of holiday cheer

I love the holidays. I love seeing Christmas commercials on TV, I love cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinner, I love shopping for Christmas, I...

Schore to Please: First annual Hopewell Playground Review

Prologue: The chief challenge for children on a playground is to figure out how to turn a seemingly safe facility into something as dangerous...