Author: Central Jersey

  • Speak of diplomacy on Iran nuclear issue

    The Rev. Robert Moore, Princeton Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program have resulted in creative flexibility and verified compliance with the restraints in the interim agreement that reached the six-month mark on July 20. As a result, negotiators have extended them for another four months, until late November. I urge our U.S. senators and representatives in…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Joseph Green Evans, 23, of Jackson, was charged with being a wanted person out of Alabama for drug related offenses when he was stopped on South Harrison Street on July 23 at 4:25 p.m. He was taken to the Mercer County Correction Center where he will stay until he is extradited to Alabama. Montgomery…

  • CRANBURY: Turnpike crash injures Maryland couple

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY — A four-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike Saturday seriously injured a Maryland couple, according to police. According to state police, the accident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes at mile marker 72.1 on July 19. Police said the accident started after a motorcycle tried…

  • CRANBURY: Town to host National Night Out

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY — Several local police departments will be participating in National Night Out on Aug. 5 as they join thousands of other communities across the nation to heighten crime awareness and enhance community relations. Cranbury Township will be hosting its second National Night Out co-sponsored by Cranbury F.O.P. Lodge No.…

  • MONTGOMERY: Township opposes coalition’s pipeline suggestion

    By Geena Molinaro, Special Writer MONTGOMERY — Mayor Rich Smith sent a letter to Williams Transco on Wednesday regarding a Princeton Ridge Coalition suggestion to change the course of a planned natural gas pipeline, routing it through Montgomery and Hopewell, but not Princeton. In the letter, Mayor Smith said the township understands the coalition’s motivation…

  • PRINCETON: A summer boot camp for opera at college

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Laura Brooks Rice turned her voice into a career as an opera singer who has performed around the country, including with the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Each summer for the past nine years she has been helping the next generation of opera singers through an intensive three-week program…

  • MONROE: Cultural Arts Commission brings talent home

    MONROE: Cultural Arts Commission brings talent home

    By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer MONROE — "What we do enriches the community in the great way of bringing people together to enjoy live theatre," said Program Director and Commissioner of the Monroe Cultural Arts Commission Nancy Gunkelman. According to the township, the Cultural Arts Commission, which was established by an ordinance, and approved by…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Scooper’s adds bakery

    EAST WINDSOR: Scooper’s adds bakery

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Scooper’s Gourmet Ice Cream store has expanded this year and is now featuring baked goods for its customers. Scooper’s Gourmet Ice Cream officially opened under new ownership in May 2013 in the Wawa Shopping Center at 104 Hickory Corner Road. Dawn Martin and Jayson Nardoza, of West…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Town to host National Night Out

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer Several local police departments will be participating in National Night Out on Aug. 5 as they join thousands of other communities across the nation to heighten crime awareness and enhance community relations. "East Windsor Township is committed to strengthening neighborhood unity and police and community partnerships to help deter crime…