Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: Customers at new eatery Say Cheez

    Last Monday, a bright orange awning appeared on Nassau Street where the maroon canopy of Zorba’s Grill had hung for more than 20 years. By Nellie Peyton, Special to the Packet    Last Monday, a bright orange awning appeared on Nassau Street where the maroon canopy of Zorba’s Grill had hung for more than 20 years.…

  • Nemeth and Miller for Princeton Council

    Howard W. Silbersher, Princeton To the editor: I write to support the candidacy of Sue Nemeth and Bernie Miller for endorsement by the PCDO on March 30 for the position of Princeton Council member.    Sue and Bernie have demonstrated the work ethic and ability to provide much-needed leadership on Princeton Council. They were both strong…

  • HAMILTON: Fire company to host blood drive Saturday

    The drive will be held at the Mercerville Fire Company, 2711 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. HAMILTON — The Mercerville Fire Company and the Community Blood Council of New Jersey will host a blood drive Saturday, March 22.    The drive will be held at the Mercerville Fire Company, 2711 Nottingham Way,…

  • COUNTY: Burlington officials pursue pothole plan

    Burlington County maintains 508 miles of roads, equaling over 1,000 lane miles. Since December, road crews have used approximately 14,000 tons of salt and over 100 tons of patch material, including hot asph The Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a three-point countywide emergency pothole mitigation plan, Burlington County Freeholder Director Leah Arter Monday.    ”As…

  • PRINCETON: Putting some thought into how to win Einstein look-a-like

    They came in wild, wispy wigs of white, salt-and-pepper mustaches glued in place and dapper tweed jackets of all colors and sizes. Some sported lab coats, others were in suits and a few By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet        They came in wild, wispy wigs of white, salt-and-pepper mustaches glued in place and dapper…

  • MONTGOMERY: Boys Fencer of the Year

    Won enjoyed big finale with Cougars By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Paul Won will be fencing for Yale University next year, but fencing in college wasn’t why he took up the sport.    ”I started fencing because I just enjoyed the sport,” Won said. “It just took me to this point, and I’m pretty grateful…

  • Free Credit Repair Seminar

    By UWGMC Do you need help with your finances? United Way of Greater Mercer County (UWGMC) in partnership with Family Guidance Center’s Consumer Credit Counseling Service is offering a FREE Credit Repair Seminar on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 7:00-8:00p.m. at the UWGMC Office at 3150 Brunswick Pike, STE 230 – Lawernceville, NJ 08648. Reserve…

  • PRINCETON: Drexel student with Princeton ties dies from meningitis
  • Do what you can to help monarch butterflies

    Stephen Hiltner, Princeton To the editor:     Even if March finally brings relief from winter’s chill, this spring is sending a shiver down my spine. March is when the monarch butterflies take wing from their small forest enclave in the mountains of Mexico. Their numbers have been dwindling. Since the first count in the 1990s,…