Author: Central Jersey

  • JAMESBURG: Borough discusses recent flooding

    By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer On Wednesday, the Jamesburg Council discussed its plans to move forward about ways to prevent the recent flooding in town. On May 1 the borough saw five inches of rain, which caused the Manalapan Brook to overflow, flowing into the streets up Buckelew Avenue and go as far up as…

  • PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    Princeton High’s Conor Donahue won two events at the Mercer County Championships, capturing the 800 and 1600 meters. Photo by John Blaine

  • 60 Years After Brown v. Board of Education, the Need for Change Continues!
  • PRINCETON: Easy riders: Kids line up for Wheels Rodeo

    PRINCETON: Easy riders: Kids line up for Wheels Rodeo

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet Geared up in a Hello Kitty shell helmet, Sophia Eby, 2, rolled up in a shiny, magenta tricycle complete with a black bucket seat and black streamers flowing from the handlebars. She was ready to ride. "This is her Harley," explained her mom, Sarah Eby of Princeton. "She…

  • PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    PHS senior repeats in mile, adds 800 title By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    HAMILTON — Conor Donahue has grown plenty since last year, and the Mercer County Championships were the perfect proving ground Saturday.    The Princeton High School senior won his first county title in the 1,600 meters last year, but didn’t have the…

  • SPORTS CALENDAR: May 16

    Hamilton HSW Friday, May 16 Boys varsity baseball MCT finals/consolation vs. TBA at Waterfront Park, time TBD Girls varsity track invitational @ Hopewell Valley Central HS, 4 p.m.Boys varsity tennis @ Hopewell Valley Central HS, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17 Girls varsity softball NJSIAA vs. TBD, time TBD Boys varsity track @ Steinert HS, 9…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Hitting the trail, then and now

    By Michele Byers, Special Writer When New Jersey was founded 350 years ago, getting around was tough. What New Jerseyans think of as roads today didn’t exist in 1664. Most European settlements in the New World were built along rivers and bays, and waterways served as transportation routes — the watery highways of their time.…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: May 16

    by Nancy Mrzljak The Northern Burlington County Regional High School PTSC is sponsoring a clothing drive from May 12 through May 19. Accepted at the drive will be clothing, shoes, blankets, bedding and stuffed animals. Bring your items in plastic bags and leave them outside the pole barn located behind the Northern Burlington County Regional…

  • COLUMBUS CORNER: May 16

    by Packet Media Group Mansfield Township will hold its Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 18 at the Mansfield Township Recreation Park beginning at 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the old municipal building. During the ceremony "Walk of Honor" pavers can be purchased. The park is located…