Author: Central Jersey

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police investigate car burglaries

    The South Brunswick Police are alerting residents to an increased number of car burglaries over the past two weeks in the Township. According to police, the suspects have been entering unlocked vehicles in high-density complexes during the overnight hours and stealing items. Reported stolen items include radar detectors, wallets, sunglasses, I-Pods and cash, police said.…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton Two men reported they were assaulted by three Hispanic men and one black man while they were walking on Nassau Street on July 19 at 2:47 a.m. They were taken to the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. Ariel Silver, 23, of Perrineville, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession…

  • Hopewell Valley Senior Advisory Board Gets Briefed on Free Reading Services for the Print Impaired

    Hopewell Valley Senior Advisory Board Gets Briefed on Free Reading Services for the Print Impaired

    By Gary Cooper The Outspoken Library, an innovative service started in 2011 by the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC), has not only been growing in use and popularity since its inception, but expanding its services, as well. At the suggestion of Jean Harrington, a member of the Hopewell Valley Senior Advisory…

  • Remembering the Artist: Robert Deniro, Sr
  • MONROE: Alleged bank robber caught

    MONROE: Alleged bank robber caught

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor MONROE — Police arrested a man on July 11 that they believe robbed the TD Bank on Prospect Plains Road last Thursday morning, police said in a press release. William H. Howcott, 45, of Freehold Township in Monmouth County, turned himself in to Monroe police after police said they…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Lightning causes three-alarm blaze

    HIGHTSTOWN: Lightning causes three-alarm blaze

    Amy Batista photo. Firefighters from around the region battle a three-alarm blaze in Hightstown that destroyed four condominium units and displaced eight families Wednesday night.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Sports club closing

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Sports club closing

    Azra Baig photo. The NYSC gym on Route 1 will be closing its doors. Club

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Farmer’s market continues growth

    HIGHTSTOWN: Farmer’s market continues growth

    By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Crowds of people gather around Peddie Lake on Friday night’s to purchase local, fresh produce and other artisan treats at the Hightstown farmers market. Certified Jersey Fresh produce, jewelry makers and home-baked goods are just some of the vendors selling at the market, while music from local musicians…

  • CRANBURY: Crash flips vehicle, injures five

    By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer CRANBURY — Township police issued a Nixle alert Wednesday, urging motorists to avoid the intersection of County Route 535 and Dey Road due to a serious motor vehicle accident that flipped one vehicle and injured several people. According to Chief of Police Rickey Varga, Christopher Malecki, 32, of South…