Author: Central Jersey

  • FLORENCE: Bike Rodeo wrangles safety, fun

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    Florence Township police hosted their fifth annual Bike Rodeo for children on June 21.    ”We received a pedestrian grant a few years ago to enforce and educate the kids on the importance of wearing their bicycle helmets,” said Capt. Brian Boldizar. “During that year, we thought that the best…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Crash injures Hightstown man

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Crash injures Hightstown man

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Monday afternoon crash seriously injured a 30-year-old Hightstown man, police said. At 4:25 p.m. South Brunswick Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Herrod Boulevard and Stults Road. The crash took place when a 30-year-old warehouse worker from Hightstown was driving a…

  • MONTGOMERY: Having a blast

    MONTGOMERY: Having a blast

    Township stages fireworks show By Geena Molinaro, Special Writer MONTGOMERY – A single American flag stood in the middle of a field next to Montgomery High School at 4 p.m. on Tuesday waiting for the township to set up camp around it. Placed around the flag were a few lawn chairs and blankets. This was…

  • Community rallies around local scout
  • ROBBINSVILLE: Softball captures District 12 title

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Past Robbinsville Little League girls 12-year-old all-star softball teams have had to live up to some high standards.    This year’s Robbinsville team has to live up to its own.    Eight girls return from last year’s Robbinsville team that reached the World Series, where it finished third.    ”I think the…

  • Vikings Hurler Heath Fillmyer Signs With Oakland Athletics

    Vikings Hurler Heath Fillmyer Signs With Oakland Athletics

    Mercer pitcher Heath Fillmyer was selected in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Oakland Athletics.

  • Graphic Design Goes Scientific
  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Jellig’s era begins in school district

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Jellig’s era begins in school district

    Ed Birch photo. New Superintendent Jerry Jellig reports to work for his first day in the district Tuesday morning. Jellig

  • CALENDAR: JULY 4

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Mondays    Free Memoir Writing Classes. All welcome. Every Monday 1:30 –4 p.m., Main floor…