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The tick bite that can turn red meat deadly

Two summers ago, a 47-year-old New Jersey man and his family took a camping trip. By all indications, the man was healthy. He flew commercial jets. After a day...

Tennis helps Leah Pressley move past tragic house fire

The healing power of athletics has been seen on the grandest of stages, most notably in how sports...

Flags for Heroes expands for 250th anniversary

The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton is planning its largest Flags for Heroes display yet, with 250 American...

‘False hope’: Why NJ high schoolers aren’t ready for college

BY JULIE O'CONNOR NJ Spotlight New Jersey officials often brag about the state’s average high school graduation rate of over...

Ironhawks forge ahead toward opening night

With their inaugural season less than two months away, the Trenton Ironhawks are beginning to take shape both...

Dive into preserving agriculture at Ag Day, resource fair

The Somerset County Farmland Preservation Program participated in a local working group event last month that invited the public and farmers to learn about...

The Rise of Gray-Area Drinking in Women

By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC Do you ever find yourself reaching for a drink to cope with stress? Do you secretly worry that you are...

Accessing the great outdoors

by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Sean Kane-Holland is on a mission to make parks and trails more accessible for everyone. As Access Nature Disability Advocate...

Commissioner commitment

Courtesy of Alternatives Inc. Alternatives Inc. hosted 2025 Dignity Gala honorees on March 15, which included the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners for demonstrating...

Manufacturing prowess

Courtesy of Somerset County On Friday, February 28, Somerset County Commissioner Paul Drake attended the Makers & Creators Tour hosted at Hillsborough High School to...

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