FLEMINGTON, NJ - If you are over 30, you probably have a memory of where you were on Sept. 11, 2001.

But Sen. Michael Doherty, R-23, didn't share his experience when he served as the keynote speaker at a 9/11 memorial ceremony on the steps of the historic county courthouse in Flemington Friday.

Instead, Doherty chose to express his own opinions about the current state of affairs ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved a $112,415 historic preservation grant for the local nonprofit Hunterdon Land Trust, allocated toward rehabilitation and restoration of the bank barn structure at the Dvoor Farm.

The funds come in support of the wide-ranging capital campaign underway for the Hunterdon Land Trust’s continued work on the iconic ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - Classes will look much different for the district’s 2,992 pre-kindergarten through eighth graders when Flemington-Raritan schools open their doors to students, hopefully on Nov. 2.

Desks will be 6 feet apart; plexiglass will shield high-touch areas; masks will be required; and hand sanitizing stations will be peppered throughout the schools.

“We’ve been ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - Kimberly Lengen, of Flemington, has been named as a fall 2020 enrolled student at Northampton Community College.

Peyton A. Williams, of Flemington, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music education, summa cum laude, from Kutztown University.

Rahul Kumar, of Flemington, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester at Hofstra University.

Amelia ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central Regional High School is reporting that a student has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

According to a message sent to parents Friday, the case was confirmed, and the district is following specific procedures with the Hunterdon County Department of Health.

The health department, through the contact tracing investigation, is working to determine if any students ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - Union Hotel developer Jack Cust gave a detailed overview of downsized plans for renovating the heart of Flemington’s Main Street during a Facebook Live presentation with Mayor Betsy Driver Thursday, with hopes of bringing them before council next week.

Gone is the controversial medical and educational space that would have required 820 parking spaces, while the police ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington Borough is holding its borough-wide yard sale Oct. 3 and Oct. 4.

Participants are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the sale.

On those days, residents all have their yard sales at one time for people to shop for treasures.

There will also be a Flemington Flea & Sidewalk Sale Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - A recent freeholder discussion on steps for the state government to reimburse Hunterdon County for COVID-19 pandemic-related costs turned into a discussion on the countywide economic outlook and the future of COVID-19 testing, with associated expenses, for an area of western New Jersey which did not qualify for allocations of federal CARES Act funding in spring due to being among ...

RARITAN TWP, NJ - Emily Mason was recognized by the Raritan Township Committee for being chosen as the 2019-2020 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Mason received the honor at the committee’s Aug. 18 meeting. The proclamation notes some highlights of her career, including leading the Hunterdon Central Girls Soccer Team to a 21-1-1 record during the 2019 season to capture ...

RARITAN TWP, NJ - The Raritan Township Fire Company honored those lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 with a close to mile-long tribute to the citizens and first responders lost on that day.

According to firefighter Chris Decator, a member of the department for almost 25 years, it is called "The Path of Heroes," and encompasses six banners and American flags on the center ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon County held its annual 9/11 ceremony Friday morning on the steps of the county courthouse to remember those who were lost in the tragedy.

The annual ceremony was organized by Sheriff Fred Brown, with special guest Sen. Michael Doherty.

Chiefs and officers from Hunterdon County police departments, rescue squads, and volunteer fire companies participated in the ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders voted to solicit bids for Phase I of upgrades and remodeling of the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center in Annandale, where fire science, emergency response protocols and techniques and more life-saving skills are taught to volunteer first responders.

Freeholder J. Matthew Holt commented on the evaluations made ...

ACME Screening Room will host “CarPool Comedy” a  fundraiser Saturday, September 12th outdoors in Lambertvillle. The parking lot opens at 4:30 PM, with live music 5-5:45 PM. Tickets are $30 per person. 

The comedians performing are Franco Danger (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Comic Strip); Tom Mongelli  (Catch A Rising Star, Comedy Cove); Ryan Joseph (The Comedy Store, ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - He works in IT sales and is the president of the Hunterdon Central Regional Board of Education – but now, as seen on ABC, Vincent Panico can add Match Game champion to his resume.

In an episode that aired in July, Panico won the show’s grand prize of $25,000.

It began about a couple years ago when he applied online to be on the show. By the time show producers ...

The Central Jersey Jazz Festival Goes virtual for 2020!

Sunday, September 13, 1-5 PM

FREE LIVE STREAM

ALEXIS MORRAST: Presented by Flemington Community Partnership

MATTHEW WHITAKER – Presented by New Brunswick Jazz Project

MARK GROSS – Presented by Downtown Somerville Association & Arts on Division

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

Even though Hunterdon 4-H club meetings, the Fair and other group activities have been canceled since the middle of March because of the pandemic, members and their parents and club leaders have been busy performing a variety of community service projects.

From making masks and face shields to assembling “goodie” bags for children, they’ve been helping others deal with the ...

RARITAN TWP, NJ - An adult raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the area of Prescott and Pierce courts, according to a release from the Raritan Township Office of Emergency Management.

According to the report, area residents who may have had contact with the raccoon between Aug. 22 and Sept. 5 should contact their primary care physicians immediately or the Hunterdon Medical Center ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - A recent freeholder discussion on steps for the state government to reimburse Hunterdon County for COVID-19 pandemic-related costs turned into a discussion on the countywide economic outlook and the future of COVID-19 testing, with associated expenses, for an area of western New Jersey which did not qualify for allocations of federal CARES Act funding in spring due to being among ...