Author: Central Jersey

  • Remove Mercer County support of Ringling Bros.

    Annie Saunders Hopewell Township    The following letter was written to Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes:     Thank you for your efforts to organize family events at the Sun National Bank arena, including Disney on Ice and any other event that provides a cost- effective means for Mercer County families to attend otherwise cost-prohibitive events.    The…

  • MANVILLE: Pro wrestlers back in town tomorrow night

    Another benefit for local Scouts    Jersey Championship Wrestling is back in Manville again tomorrow night at the VFW Post 2290 on Washington Avenue for a fundraiser to benefit the Boy Scouts in Troop 193 and the Cub Scouts of Pack 193.    The door opens at 7 with show beginning at 7:45 and features Manville’s own…

  • LAWRENCE: Little League

    Philadelphia Insurance, 9-1    Philadelphia Insurance Companies defeated Carroll’s Christmas Trees by a score of 9-1 as Jack O’Reilly had a triple and a double, and Ean Dauer had two doubles.    Dauer picked up the pitching win, striking out seven players. Roshan Aiyar picked up the save and Luke Sanjek had a hit.    David Ferdetta had…

  • PENNINGTON: 5K fetes 38 years on May 17

    Richard Lang, HoVal schools assistant superintendent, has been named honorary chairman of this year’s race    The entire community is invited to participate in the 38th annual Pennington 5K taking place the morning of Pennington Day on May 17.    Registration begins at 8 a.m.; Kids Race (K-8) at 8:30 a.m.; and 5K race or walk at…

  • Aspire FCU Offering Two Loan Promotions for May

    By Aspire FCU Aspire Federal Credit Union has announced a new contest that can help those in the market for a new auto loan or would like to refinance from another financial institution. If you like Aspire on Facebook during May 3 – 10, 2014, you’ll be in the running to win having your new…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Carol Heffler Trio returns May 10 to River Queen Artisans Gallery

    LAMBERTVILLE: Carol Heffler Trio returns May 10 to River Queen Artisans Gallery

    Performance is free and open to the public    Zazz vocalist Carol Heffler will perform with her Trio at River Queen Artisans Gallery on May 10 as part of Lambertville’s Second Saturday celebration.    Ms. Heffler has performed with Mercer Ellington and Woody Herman. She also was a backup singer for Richie Havens.    The trio is composed…

  • Veterans, get ready for Memorial Day parades

    Ken Baker, president, Hopewell Valley Veterans Association     Calling all Hopewell Valley veterans! Memorial Day is just around the corner and it is time to dust off those uniforms and get ready to march in the Memorial Day parades here in Hopewell Valley.    First, on May 25, the Hopewell Borough Memorial Day Parade will be…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Woman strangled, then fire was set (updated)

    HILLSBOROUGH: Woman strangled, then fire was set (updated)

    Accused held on million-dollar bail By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Flyers taped on mailboxes around Bloomingdale Drive condo complexes are asking for donations to help give a 30-year-old Hillsborough woman a final resting place.    Sviatlana Dranko is called a “beautiful woman, a wonderful daughter, a loving sister, an amazing aunt and a loyal friend” on…

  • Pretty In Paint

    Pretty In Paint

    By Amelia Courtney FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Amelia Courtney Pretty in Paint, LLC 800-381-9512 [email protected]   INTRODUCING PRETTY IN PAINT … MOBILE PAINT PARTIES OFFERED IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Offering an Innovative, Fun & Affordable Way to Paint PENNINGTON, NEW JERSEY – Pretty in Paint is pleased to announce it is celebrating its second…