Author: Central Jersey

  • HAMILTON: TCA students become PI-ed pipers

    HAMILTON: TCA students become PI-ed pipers

    Pi, commonly referred to as 3.14 with a never-ending set of numbers, is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, was celebrated March 14 in schools all around the world, including TCA, where teach HAMILTON — Students in Trenton Catholic Academy’s freshmen honors algebra class learned how to use the mathematical constant of…

  • LETTER: Political system like boiling frog

    To the editor:    Put a frog in a pot of hot water and it immediately jumps out, but put a frog in cold water that is. being heated to boiling and the frog dies.    Today we are the frog equivalent, placed in cold water that is being heated to boiling.    We are totally ignoring the…

  • LETTER: Red Cross plays vital role

    To the editor:    As a Board Member with American Red Cross New Jersey Crossroads, I would like to share with you and your readers what the organization means me and my family, and what a vital role it plays in our community.    March has been proclaimed Red Cross Month by every president since the tradition…

  • CALENDAR

    Fri., March 21    American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host a Karaoke Dance beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Karaoke is free and open to the public. For information call 732-329-9861. Sat., March 22    The Middlesex County Republican Organization’s Convention will be held at the Royal Albert’s Palace, 1050 King Georges Post…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Council introduces budget with no tax increase

    The Township Council unanimously voted Monday night to introduce a budget that would keep the tax rate the same as last year. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The Township Council unanimously voted Monday night to introduce a budget that would keep the tax rate the same as last year.    Last year’s tax…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Council ends hall investigation

    By Matthew Liebross, Special Writer    There has been much to restore throughout New Jersey since Hurricane Irene struck back in August of 2011, including Borough Hall.    Many local buildings and landmarks were destroyed in the storm all along the coast and Hightstown was no different.    Among the casualties was Hightstown’s Borough Hall, which has…

  • PHS PERSPECTIVE: Nightlife at high school is more than sports

    With the weather getting warmer, you may find yourself taking a nice stroll around town in the evening. As you pass Princeton High School, you may notice the surrounding silence. By Evelyn Wu    With the weather getting warmer, you may find yourself taking a nice stroll around town in the evening. As you pass Princeton…

  • PRINCETON: Police charge Princeton woman in home invasion

    A Princeton woman and five others have been charged with the home invasion of a reputed drug dealer in Sussex County, State Police said Wednesday. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A Princeton woman and five others have been charged with the home invasion of a reputed drug dealer in Sussex County, State Police said…

  • PU men happy with CBI berth

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Mitch Henderson concluded his post-game remarks after the Princeton University men’s basketball team topped the University of Pennsylvania last Tuesday with one last observation.    Said the Princeton head coach: “It’s a really, really good group to coach.”    He will get another chance as the Tigers were selected to play…