Author: Central Jersey

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: February 28

    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. Mondays     Free Memoir Writing Classes. All welcome. Every Monday 1:30 –4 p.m.,…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Craft fair returns

    ack for its eighth year, the Robbinsville High School ‘100 percent Handcrafted’ arts and crafts fair will take place on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the high school. ROBBINSVILLE — Back for its eighth year, the Robbinsville High School “100 percent Handcrafted” arts and crafts fair will take place on…

  • MONROE: Board defers action on comment
  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: February 27

    by Packet Media Group Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings.    Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848.    The Springfield Township School District is seeking incoming kindergarten students for its all day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school…

  • FLORENCE: Shrek to come alive on stage

    Florence Township High School will present ‘Shrek’ March 6, 7 and 8, starting at 7 p.m. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — Ready to “Shrek” with laughter?    If so, Florence Township High School will be the place to be as the school will present “Shrek” March 6, 7, and 8, starting at 7 p.m.…

  • REGION: Congressional race coming into sharper focus
  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Firefighters suffer minor injuries in ice-related crash

    Firefighters escaped serious injury in an early morning crash while en route to a training drill last Saturday. by Amy Batista, Special Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Firefighters escaped serious injury in an early morning crash while en route to a training drill last Saturday.    ”Two of our members were transported to RWJ emergency room where…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: February 28

    Hamilton    Police investigated criminal mischief incidents in the 2200 block of Kuser Road and in the 200 block of East Franklin Street on Feb. 5.    In addition, police investigated thefts in the 1300 block of Route 33 and in the 1300 block of Whitehorse-Mercerville Road.    Police also investigated a burglary attempt in the 900 block…

  • LETTER: He sees an injustice in ‘stand your ground’

    To the editor:     The last four words in the Pledge of Allegiance are “and justice for all.”    These words reflect the nation we strive to be.    Yet it is clear that, in many instances, racial, ethnic or sub-cultural characteristics may be dominating factors in the end results of judgment.    One of the most glaring…