Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Taken: Statue, pigeons dirt bike and computer

    A Route 206 resident reported May 8 that 50 pigeons had been taken from a coop in the rear of the residence, according to Hillsborough Township police. The value of the birds was put at $1,000. — Three thefts were reported May 6: – A Pembroke Terrace on May 6 reported their vehicle was entered…

  • NEW HOPE: Ashtray taken from outside of New Hope store

    New Hope police report Police said the owner of a South Main Street, New Hope, business reported to police at 4:20 p.m. April 26 that someone had removed a brass or bronze pedestal ashtray, valued at about $100, from outside her store at some time in the previous two days. In other reports: — The…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Marijuana-growing setup found during fire response 

    Lambertville police report Three residents were displaced from their apartment after an early-morning fire at a building on Coryell Street. Officers were initially called to the building at 4:56 a.m. Tuesday after a hang-up to the 9-1-1 emergency system indicated there was a problem in the building. Responders found a fire in a third-floor bedroom.…

  • MANVILLE: Senior citizens meet next Thursday

    Senior Corner column By Gerry Klimowich, Special Writer The Manville Senior Citizens meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, June 12. Changes to the by-laws will be presented for review and adoption. Tickets for the picnic at Colonial Park…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: NiteFare will offer 30 dining options June 12

    It’s a first-time event for the city By John Tredrea, Special Writer Thirty different dining options plus a beer garden with three draft brews on tap from Yards Brewery. That’s the deal with Lambertville’s first NiteFare Food Festival, set for Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. Wilson Reed, president of the Lambertville Area…

  • HAMILTON: Resident’s life saved at airport

       Frontier Airlines flight No. 593 was preparing for departure from the Trenton-Mercer Airport for Nashville, Tennessee when a passenger became gravely ill at approximately 6 a.m. May 28.    The 68 year-old male passenger from Hamilton (name withheld due to privacy), in his seat for takeoff, was unresponsive, barely breathing and suffering a suspected…

  • HUNTERDON COUNTY: Civil War, women and dairy cows

    300th birthday events offers a mixed bag in June By John Tredrea, Special Writer June will be a busy month for events honoring Hunterdon County’s 300th birthday. Topics will include: — The Civil War in Hunterdon County; — Women of Hunterdon; — A history of the Delaware and Raritan Canal; — A walking tour of…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Baseball looking for third sectional

    Pitching, defense key win over Matawan By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    The recipe has been pretty much the same for the Robbinsville High baseball team throughout the Central Jersey Group 2 tournament.    The Ravens have pitched well, played great defense, and when they need a big hit, they get one. Their 2-0 win over Matawan…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Brave Billy’ benefits from family BBQ day

    Community calendar Brave Billy’ benefits from family BBQ day Sun., June 1 — A barbecue for ill toddler Billy Biviano of Millstone will be held at a family day Central Jersey Nurseries on Hamilton Road from noon to 3 p.m. A DJ will provide music. A Catered Affair will provide the food. Cost is $15…