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...

Bordentown History: Francis Hopkinson, the flag, your money and the branding of America

When we think of the American flag’s origins, the name Betsy Ross typically springs to mind, conjuring images...

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...

Helen Kull: Artifacts of Ewing’s past

This month we reminisce one last time with Patricia Whitehead Stoner and her reflections on Ewing’s past, as recorded by her in 1940. Reading...

Ask the mayor: Can I get reimbursed if a plow destroys my mailbox?

From time to time Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann answers questions posed by readers or members of the Ewing Observer’s staff. This month, the mayor...

Ilene Black: Generations separated by a common language

I’m asking nicely here. I’m not begging. But I am strongly requesting that people stop changing the English language on us senior citizens. ...

Kevin Nerwinski: The Whitehead Road roundabout

Since April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, I decided to write a topical article in combination with a community issue. ...

Lisa Wolff: Native wildflower programs a boon for butterflies and schools

Say it with me, “Zer Sees.” It’s spelled “Xerces.” People look really awkward when they see that word in writing and need to pronounce...

Thomas Kelly: 11 questions with Michael Franz, videographer

Michael Franz is a Hamilton videographer. He makes historical videos of local and regional events and venues. Some of the videos feature local spots...