Jewish prisoners all across the state are, for the first time, able to hold their own Chanukah celebrations this year and light menorah candles behind the walls. Full story »

The crew of the Jan. 15 US Airways Flight 1549 — Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, first officer Jeffrey Skiles, and flight attendants Doreen Walsh, Sheila Dail and Donna Dent — deserve all the public praise they have received, and more.  Full story »

N.J. experts provide advice for parents struggling with how to talk to their children about the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown on Friday Full story »

A joint court can never really go away, therefore the "ghost" of what was once the largest joint court in the state will likely linger in one of the former 10 member municipalities. "Because it was a joint court, not a shared court, we can't take our records with us," Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach explained. "The North Hunterdon Municipal... Full story »

The 2012 Festival of Trees held at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton was a great success! Nearly forty trees and wreaths were decorated and donated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals. All entries were part of a People's Choice Contest and Silent Auction. The Auction was very successful, attendance was great, and the People's Choice Votes were... Full story »

1887 SNUG SUMS — From the figures exhibited by the eight banks in the county we should say that they are doing a profitable business and that people have a snug sum in their keeping. The surplus fund of these banks reaches $184,580; undivided profits, $144,584; individual deposits, subject to check $1,037.38. 1912 GOOD MOVE — The Taylor Wharton... Full story »

Under school choice, New Jersey pays the tuition of students who attend an out-of-district school. The student's home district provides, or subsidizes, transportation, up to $800. Full story »

Another hearing is tentatively scheduled for two weeks. Full story »

Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns, III, Sheriff Fred Brown, and Hunterdon County Division of Probation Assistant Chief Edward Butler announce that the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hunterdon County Division of Probation are in full swing with this year’s Holiday Food Drive. Please help feed the hungry in the area by donating nonperishable... Full story »

New Year’s resolutions are the human behavioral equivalent of the Ford Edsel — most are doomed to failure. Full story »

The district used a community survey conducted last spring to guide changes in programs. Full story »

Hurricane Sandy’s pre-Christmas season arrival left behind the makings of some impressive holiday decorations. Full story »

Readington Middle School seventh-graders learned more about the "Trial of the Century" where it took place. Full story »

EAST AMWELL — Florence is an 18-week-old kitten awaiting adoption at Tabby’s Place Cat Sanctuary. She has a ventricular septal defect, a heart condition that could shorten her lifespan. Tabby’s Place staff member Judy Nason notes, however, some kittens outgrow the condition and live normal lives. “Flo” is extremely playful, and would do well in a home without small... Full story »

Staff members at Readington Township’s four district schools paid to wear jeans to school for a day in support of our military veterans. As a result of this special ‘dress down day,’ $846 was donated to the ‘GI Go Fund,’ a nonprofit charitable organization that provides transition assistance to military veterans, with a focus on veterans from the conflicts... Full story »