Author: Central Jersey

  • HAMILTON: Hornets reflect on success of ‘13-’14 hoops season

    by Josh Lashley HAMILTON — One can take a quick glance at the drastic improvement in the overall record of the Hamilton West High School boys basketball program from the 2012-13 season and the 2013-14 season without giving it much further thought.    However, it’s important to realize why the Hornets were able to improve from…

  • LAWRENCE: Auto Lenders gets site approval on Brunswick Pike

    Auto Lenders, a used-car dealership that specializes in low-mileage cars, got the green light from the Lawrence Township Planning Board Monday night for its proposal to open its sixth location By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Auto Lenders, a used-car dealership that specializes in low-mileage cars, got the green light from the Lawrence Township Planning Board…

  • COUNTY: Sen. Allen to chair foundation

    COUNTY: Sen. Allen to chair foundation

    Sen. Allen gave remarks in the Senate Chamber after becoming the first legislator from New Jersey to be elected chair of the NFWL. TRENTON — State Sen. Diane Allen, R-7, was officially installed as chair for the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) in a ceremony at the State House on Monday.    South Carolina Councilwoman…

  • HUNTERDON COUNTY: 300th birthday parade is Saturday

    Responders, bands, tractors will represent South County By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Towns from southern Hunterdon County will be well represented in the county’s Tricentennial Parade this Saturday.    ”We’ll have more than 1,000 marchers in the parade,” said Chris Phelan of the Tricentennial Committee. “All are welcome to participate.”    The Tricentennial Committee has been busy…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Democratic Alliance to back Beggiato and Le

    No sign Democrats will avoid primary contest    John Beggiato and Thuy Anh Le introduced their campaign to the Hillsborough Democratic Alliance on March 5, and were unanimously endorsed by the group.    The pair outlined their personal backgrounds, and their experience working as volunteers in the community in sports, education, the environment, other community organizations and…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

    ROBBINSVILLE: Community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

    Junior Girl Scout Troop 70813 riding on its float during the fifth annual Robbinsville St. Patrick’s Parade on March 15. Photo by Amy Batista

  • LAWRENCE: $127,000 raised for St. Baldrick’s

    Charlotte Luckey hopped up onto the barber’s chair, squeezed her eyes shut and waited for the hair stylist to work her magic Saturday morning. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Charlotte Luckey hopped up onto the barber’s chair, squeezed her eyes shut and waited for the hair stylist to work her magic Saturday morning.    Only this…

  • Asbury Park Comic Con

    Asbury Park Comic Con

    Asbury Park Comic Con

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: March 20

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Sat., March 22    The Plumsted Business and Merchants Association will be holding a Spring…