Author: Central Jersey

  • RINGOES: At Tabby’s Place

    RINGOES: At Tabby’s Place

    For the month of May, Tabby’s Place has slashed its adoption fee for black cats to only $50.    This week’s featured cat at Tabby’s Place is Angus, a healthy, young male cat awaiting adoption.    About 1 year old, Angus is beautiful with his sleek black coat and big green eyes.    Angus is well behaved, very…

  • HAMILTON: Marilyn unveiled

    HAMILTON: Marilyn unveiled

    Phil McAuliffe Seward Johnson toasts to his giant sculpture of Marilyn Monroe, which was officially unveiled at Grounds for Sculpture on May 2. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • COUNTY: Park Commission to host baseball exhibit

    The exhibit will be on display in the Visitors Barn at Howell Living History Farm from May 10-June 22. LAMBERTVILLE —The Mercer County Park Commission will be among the first in the nation to host the Smithsonian Institution’s newest traveling exhibit, “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America.”    The exhibit will be on display in the…

  • 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 was chosen as the University of Delaware’s outstanding woman of the class of 2014. She is pictured with Ryan Leonard, of Dover, Delaware, the recipient of the Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Award as the outstanding man of the graduating class. (Photo courtesy of University of Delaware)

  • 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…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: New app nips invasives in the bud

    The State We’re In column By Michele Byers, N.J. Conservation Foundation executive director    April showers, check. May flowers, on the way!    At last, it’s the season of colorful blossoms in woods and meadows and along roadsides and backyard edges. But, sometimes, looks are deceiving. Such is often the case with invasive plants.    Nonnative, invasive plants…

  • 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…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viking Athletic Club inducts Hall of Fame members

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Viking Athletic Club inducts Hall of Fame members

    By Ed Birch, Special Writer The South Brunswick Viking Athletic Club held its bi-annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Blue Cafeteria at South Brunswick High School Sunday night.    Athletic Director Elaine McGrath praised the 10 athletes for their amazing accomplishments and presented each with a plaque to recognize their accomplishments and membership into…