2 hurt in home invasion and suspects get away
TRENTON -- One city man was shot and a teenager was pistol- whipped during a home invasion early Monday, police reported.
Arts Council sponsors demo of Indian dress
WEST WINDSOR -- The West Windsor Arts Council will continue its fourth season at the West Windsor Community Farmers Market Saturday with a demonstration on saris, the traditional dress of India.
Biden's sister, neice energize rally at Rider
LAWRENCE -- Holding up dozens of signs reading "Obama '08," students yesterday at Rider University rallied for a Democratic vic tory this November with the sister of vice presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Brazile urges Rider crowd to unite despite differences
LAWRENCE -- A small group of students stood outside the steps of Rider University's Bart Luedeke Center last night, displaying T-shirts and signs that read "Got Unity?" and "I Bleed Fairness," a play on the school's "I Bleed Cranberry" spirit shirts.
Comcast subscribers get 'Candidates on Demand'
Comcast cable television is offering its subscribers the ability to view, "on demand," interviews with many of the candidates vying in state and local races in next month's election.
Gang leader testifies he brokered truces
Latin Kings gang leader Jose "Boom Bat" Negrete helped to broker peace between rival gangs and worked with city officials to tamp down city violence, jurors heard yesterday in the trial for the accused killer.
Grocery store evacuated after fumes sicken customers, workers
TRENTON -- Several workers and customers were sickened and the Roebling Market supermarket was emptied for about 90 minutes yesterday morning after workers inadvertently caused carbon monoxide levels to soar in the building.
Jury selection begins in attempted murder case
TRENTON -- Jury selection began yesterday in a trial for a Trenton man charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a man during an argument at a Ewing firehouse.
Layoffs stoke tension at fire department
TRENTON -- As tensions over the proposed demotion of 13 fire captains rose, city officials told the city council last night that the city is facing 69 layoffs to help close a $26 million budget gap.
Mayor's ball also benefits charity
ROBBINSVILLE -- After paying for the venue, flowers and catering, Mayor Dave Fried's first Mayor's Ball may net between $15,000 and $20,000 for his re-election campaign for next May.
Meeting tonight features county sheriff hopefuls
TRENTON -- Incumbent Mercer County Sheriff Kevin Larkin, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger, retired New Jersey State Police Capt. Jim McSorley, will address the Chambersburg Civic Association at the organization's regular monthly meeting tonight.
Noted cultural historian to deliver Levine Lecture
LAWRENCE -- Noted author and cultural historian Scott Sandage will deliver the 17th annual Levine Lecture, presented by the Department of History at Rider University tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Sweigart Auditorium on Rider's campus at 2083 Lawrence Road.
Police dog finds man unconscious in woods
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP -- A township police dog unit searched for and located a distressed man threatening suicide early yesterday, police said.
Scudder Falls Bridge lane shut tomorrow night
EWING -- A southbound lane of the Scudder Falls (I-95) Bridge in Ewing will be closed from 8 p.m. tomorrow to 5 a.m. Friday. Spokesmen for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said the righthand lane southbound will be closed for about three miles leading up to the heavily traveled span over the Delaware River.
Suspect in street robbery leaves woman uninjured
TRENTON -- An 18-year-old woman was robbed while walking home on the first block of Fairway Drive late Sunday, police said.
Welles' famed Martian scare feted with parade
WEST WINDSOR -- The township will recognize the 70th anni versary of Orson Welles' famed "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast with a Halloween parade and celebration Oct. 25 from 2-4 p.m.
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