Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Brielle Gerry named outstanding woman of University of Delaware’s graduating class

    HILLSBOROUGH: Brielle Gerry named outstanding woman of University of Delaware’s graduating class

       Brielle Gerry of Hillsborough has been recognized with the University of Delaware’s Warner Award as outstanding woman of the class of 2014.    Brielle was selected as the recipient of the Emalea Pusey Warner Award.    The award is given annually by the university’s alumni association to recognize a senior woman who most exemplifies leadership, academic success…

  • BRIDGEWATER: Patriots resign slugging first baseman

       The Somerset Patriots have re-signed first baseman Eddy Martinez-Esteve.    Martinez-Esteve was among the Atlantic League leaders in hitting throughout an All-Star 2013 season for Somerset. He finished with a .355 batting average, 93 hits, 13 doubles, five home runs, and 48 RBI in 77 games played.    Prior to joining the Patriots last season, Esteve had…

  • How Do You Like Them [GMO] Apples?

    By Claudia de Lavalle      Gone are the days when an iconic "Dole" produce sticker is enough to characterize your favorite fruit. The possibility of the GMO label has taken center stage over its sister labels, USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified, as a result of a Vermont bill’s recent passage, which requires the…

  • MANVILLE: Every time it rains, it’s cause for concern

    To the editor:    We had another close call in Manville with the recent rain event. It seems in the past we only had to worry when tropical storms hit our area but now things seem so different.    It is time for action by our state government. It has been well 40 years of inaction to…

  • Interfaith Caregivers Honors Its 300+ Volunteers who “Inspire by Example”

    Interfaith Caregivers Honors Its 300+ Volunteers who “Inspire by Example”

    By Diane Blaszka Hamilton, NJ , May 6, 2014:  Celebrating a year “of growth like no other” with a 22% increase in the number of active volunteers in the past year, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC) held its “Inspire by Example” Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, April 29th. Held at the Nottingham Ballroom…

  • CMS Products Issued 2 New Patents

    By 1888pressrelease (1888 PressRelease) Latest Patents Cover Methodology to Clone a Larger System Drive to a Smaller System Drive. Aliso Viejo, Calif. – CMS Products Inc. announced today the issuance to it by the US Patent Office of a two patents that cover the methodology for cloning a larger system drive to a smaller system…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: NJ Agricultural Society honors James E. Johnson

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: NJ Agricultural Society honors James E. Johnson

    Shown from left are Noble McNaughton, NJAS president; Mardella Johnson (wife of James E. Johnson) and James E. Johnson, Gold Medallion Award winner. 

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Ten reasons why a cool spring is cool

    By Michele Byers, Special Writer New Jersey’s climate in March was the coldest in 30 years and the 11th coldest since the first records of the late 1880s!    Data isn’t in yet for April, but we all know it’s been cold — and forecasts call for continued cooler temperatures.    While some folks can’t wait for…

  • LAWRENCE: Library is now offering access to hoopla

       The Mercer County Library System is providing a new service for patrons that provides thousands of movies, television shows, audio books and music albums that are available for mobile and online access through its partnership with hoopla (www.hoopladigital.com).    Mercer County Library System card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android…