BRHS students, historical society collaborate on banner project

By Tim Rollender The Bordentown Historical Society recently celebrated the the installation of three commemorative banners celebrating the lives and legacies of Francis Hopkinson, Patience Lovell Wright, and Thomas Paine—three...

Smires and Associates surpasses $2B in sales

Smires and Associates has become an established locally owned-and-operated real estate business in central New Jersey even though...

Bordentown boys 4×400 crowned sectional champs

Nick Raynor, Ryan Fryc, Lucas Klama and Aidan Peters were fairly confident that they could advance out of...

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...

Mercer County Cultural Festival, Food Truck Rally Returns June 6

Mercer County will celebrate the region’s diverse cultures, music and cuisine during the 14th Annual Cultural Festival and...

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‘Backbone’ Mike Poinsett key to Bordentown football defense

At 5-foot-8, 175 pounds, Mike Poinsett is often faced with much larger ball carriers barreling in his direction. ...

2 committee seats in play in Bordentown Township elections

Voters in Bordentown Township will have a chance on Election Day to decide among two incumbent Democrats and two Republican challengers for township committee...

Artist Patience Wright: Lady of Legends

Bordentown, founded in 1682, was the home of some of the nation’s “founding fathers,” including Thomas Paine, the pamphleteer who wrote “Common Sense,” and...

Doug Kiovsky: A ribbon of water

The Delaware and Raritan Canal has always been a popular subject to write about. Its history is richly saturated within the rip-rap stone crevasses...

The Roaring Twenties are back at the Farns and Rail speakeasy

It is just over a century since the dawn of the Roaring Twenties, a decade known for jazz, flappers, bourbon, and of course, speakeasies....

Lucas Fryc remains a rock for Scotties’ soccer

As Jason Zablow rolled out the balls for the first day of Bordentown High boys’ soccer practice, the coach knew very little about who...

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