Author: Central Jersey

  • MANVILLE: Polluter will millions for cleanup

    Court settlement paves the way for government to be reimbursed    Federal and state governments will get back some of the money paid to clean up a contaminated site in downtown Manville starting more than 12 years ago.    The federal Environmental Protection Agency says a legal settlement requires a national firm to pay the federal government…

  • WEST AMWELL TWP.: Local diner owners celebrate 25th year

    WEST AMWELL TWP.: Local diner owners celebrate 25th year

    Simon Siliverdis (seated) and his wife, Aglaia, pose at the counter for a photo, taken by their son, John, at their business, the Amwell Valley Diner and Restaurant, on Route 31 south of Ringoes. The Siliverdis family will celebrate 25 years in business at the diner on April 4, 5 and 6. Each day, they…

  • EDISON: MCC offering Saturday hours

       Students and future students who need enrollment services at Middlesex County College may take advantage of special hours on Saturday, April 12.    The offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. The College is located at 2600 Woodbridge Ave. in Edison.    ”This is a convenience for adult students and others who might work during…

  • Rutgers holds 3rd Annual Benefit for March of Dimes

    Rutgers holds 3rd Annual Benefit for March of Dimes

    By March of Dimes On Saturday, April 5, 2014, the Rutgers March of Dimes Collegiate Council presented the 3rd Annual Purple Tie Affair March for Babies fundraiser and raised $2,076 for the March of Dimes.  The evening consisted of dancing, fine dining, and live entertainment– with all proceeds benefiting March for Babies. The Rutgers March…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: City budget tax needs $1 more a month

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    A proposed Lambertville budget for 2014 that city officials say would bring a minimal tax increase — $12 for the year for the average homeowner — was introduced Monday night by the City Council at the Justice Center.    The proposed $4.9 million spending plan is scheduled for a public hearing…

  • LAWRENCE: Rider students hold annual Relay for Life

    When Vicki McLaughlin’s husband complained of a toothache, they both thought it was just going to be a quick trip to the dentist for an impacted tooth. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    When Vicki McLaughlin’s husband complained of a toothache, they both thought it was just going to be a quick trip to the dentist…

  • CRANBURY: Swim club needs money to open

    By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer    Without the support of new swimmers diving into membership, the Cranbury Swim Club may soon be rounding the corner of its last lap.    As the capital campaign it kicked off at the close of last season winds down, the club is finding itself a few dollars short of…

  • SBGA, 5-Star Reputation Management

    SBGA, 5-Star Reputation Management

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  • Dan Schantz Basketball Camp

    Dan Schantz Basketball Camp

    By Dan Schantz The Dan Schantz Basketball Camp has added a third week of camp for this summer.  Once again, the camp will be held at Mary, Mother of God, in Hillsborough. The camp, in its 8th season, will be directed by Dan Schantz, former Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, NJ. …