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The Hopewell Borough Council voted unanimously on March 20 to advance a draft contract to sell the borough’s municipal water system to New Jersey American Water, a step that could…

The Hopewell Valley Baseball & Softball Association (HVBSA) kicked off its spring season Saturday with its fifth annual Opening Day celebration at Chamberlain Field, bringing together players, families, and local…

The Watershed Institute celebrated World Water Day with a free, family-friendly event on Saturday that blended hands-on science with a lots of fun—all in the name of freshwater protection. The…

The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education approved a $105.7 million tentative budget Monday night for the 2025–2026 school year, including a 4.1% tax levy increase that board members say is necessary to maintain…

The Hopewell Township Committee introduced a $6.18 million bond ordinance for 2025 capital improvements during its latest meetings this past week, authorizing $5.4 million in bonds to be issued. The…

In the wake of a series of bias incidents across the school district, including the discovery of swastikas at Timberlane Middle School, Hopewell Valley’s superintendent and school board president issued…

At Bear Tavern Elementary and Timberlane Middle School, students didn’t just show up for class this past week—they showed up for a cause. More than 125 students and adults from…

Administrators, law enforcement officials, and community members are working to address recent incidents involving hate symbols discovered at Timberlane Middle School, emphasizing education and restorative practices to combat bias and…

The Murphy Administration is urging New Jersey residents to remain wildfire-aware and conserve water as drought conditions persist into spring, the state’s peak wildfire season and a time of increased…

Hopewell Borough Council’s March 6 meeting saw a wave of public comments, with concerns raised about new ordinances and ongoing projects. Grease Trap Ordinance Sparks Debate Lyn Farrugia, owner of…