5 things to know about the Flemington beer garden
A featured liquor vendor has been named for four nights in July at the new Flemington beer garden. FLEMINGTON -- Volunteers with the Flemington Community Partnership have been working toward getting...
View ArticleBlack bear pays surprise visit to N.J. childcare center
Children at the Rainbow Child Care Center in Bridgewater were kept inside until the black bear left the area. BRIDGEWATER -- As the temperatures rise, black bears are venturing out of their natural...
View ArticleForget burgers on Father's Day, try yak or kangaroo | Warr
Father's Day is the perfect time to celebrate dad. It happened more than 100 years ago. Back in 1910, the governor of the state of Washington proclaimed the first Father's Day. It was in July. Over...
View ArticleCoffee shortage, last seen in 1976, could be coming back | Old Ink
A shortage of coffee could drive prices up this year. In the summer of 1976 the Hunterdon County Democrat reported that "the price of coffee is going out of sight." A world shortage, caused by crop...
View Article2 children hurt when car hit from behind on Route 31
The accident happened on May 29, 2016, at the intersection of southbound Route 31 and Halstead Street in Clinton Township. CLINTON TWP. -- Two children suffered apparently minor injuries on May 29...
View ArticleWho will win at the Meet of Champions? NJ.com's picks for all 36 events
The state's biggest track and field stars will convene at Central Regional High School in Bayville for Wednesday's Meet of Champions
View ArticleReadington begins a review of its deer management plan
Readington's Open Space Committee is reviewing how it handles deer management on the open space it owns. READINGTON -- The township's Open Space Advisory Board is reviewing how the township handles...
View ArticleCelebration for new tower truck in Raritan Twp. planned
People can see fire equipment from area companies and tour Raritan Township Fire Station No. 1 on June 18, 2016. RARITAN TWP. -- The Raritan Township Fire Company will be holding a truck muster and...
View ArticleNo easy hookup: Readington mulls sewer service requests
Limited sewer capacity creates issues in Readington Township, according to municipal officials. READINGTON -- Hooking up to the township's sewer service is no simple matter in the township. "We're...
View ArticleVOTE: Final Prom of the Week for 2016
Pick the N.J. school that should be featured on NJ.com. New Jersey prom season is drawing to a close. This is the last big week of proms and many schools are already prepping for the end of the...
View ArticleHunterdon County comes together for Community Day (PHOTOS)
The third annual Hunterdon County Community Day was held Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds at the South County Park. EAST AMWELL - The third annual Hunterdon County Community...
View ArticleLIVE NOW: Updates from today's softball state semifinals
A look at Tuesday's semifinals. A look at Tuesday's semifinals.
View ArticleBaseball: Results and links from state semifinals and Non-Public sectional...
A look at Tuesday's results and links from the Group semifinals. A look at Tuesday's results and links from the Group semifinals.
View ArticleN.J. man charged with sex crime, giving pot to minors
The offenses allegedly occurred in Flemington in March of 2016. FLEMINGTON -- A Flemington man has been charged with a sex crime and endangering the welfare of a child, according to a press release...
View ArticlePrinceton pre-schoolers get to play inside a hot air balloon
The QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning and PNC Bank brought a 75-foot-tall hot air balloon for Princeton Nursery School Tuesday. PRINCETON - 48 youngsters stepped into a whole new world on...
View ArticleN.J. primary elections 2016: Hunterdon County
Here are the results of the 2016 primary election in Hunterdon County. Primary election day was held Tuesday, with polls closing at 8 p.m. The winners of each party's primary will face off in...
View ArticleAn inside look at Readington's 2016 municipal budget
The 2016 Readington Township municipal budget has been set. READINGTON -- The township's 2016 budget is set, and officials have created a presentation that shows budget highlights. The 2016 municipal...
View ArticleCelebrate butterflies, bees and bugs during Pollinator Week | Byers
The goal of National Pollinator Week, taking place June 20-26, is to highlight that bees, butterflies, wasps, beetles and many other native insects are essential for food production. You may have...
View ArticleBaseball state semifinals: Statement wins, upsets, surprises
5 teams showed a little something extra in punching tickets to the finals
View ArticleParent, alumnae upset over Del Val's cheerleading coach decision | Letters
Several parents, students and alumnae are upset over a decision by the Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education not to renew its contract with Kimmy Sweet, head coach of the school's...
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