Author: Central Jersey

  • Celebrating the Year of the Horse

    Celebrating the Year of the Horse

    It’s time for Chinese New Year By Keith Loria, Special Writer   On Jan. 31, the Chinese year 4712 officially began. The Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. Chinese months are determined by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities traditionally…

  • PRINCETON: Shopping center businesses in dark about the future
  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Code Red system to replace NIXLE

    Following Hurricane Sandy, the most often heard complaint from Hopewell Valley residents was that there was little information and communication from authorities to residents, Hopewell Township police Chie By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Following Hurricane Sandy, the most often heard complaint from Hopewell Valley residents was that there was little information and communication from authorities…

  • MCCC Gallery Calls for Entries for "Mercer County Artists 2014"

    By Wendy Humphrey Calling local artists! Artists aged 18 or older who live, work, or attend school in Mercer County are invited to submit their art for consideration for this year’s “Mercer County Artists 2014” exhibition at The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC).  Jurying takes place on Saturday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Former dean charged with sexual assault of boy

    A former dean of students at The American Boychoir School in Princeton has been charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in West Windsor. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — A former dean of students at The American Boychoir School in Princeton has been charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in West…

  • PRINCETON: Standardized tests costing district $255,000

    When New Jersey decided to join other states in revamping student standardized tests, Princeton and other districts had an unfunded mandate dropped in their laps. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    When New Jersey decided to join other states in revamping student standardized tests, Princeton and other districts had an unfunded mandate dropped in their…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Toll Gate Grammar students paint Valley

    The students at Toll Gate Grammar School have participated in creating works of art.    The students at Toll Gate Grammar School have participated in creating works of art.    These will be on view at the Toll Gate Art Auction on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Princeton Elks Lodge, Route 518, Blawenburg.    PTO Co-Presidents…

  • WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Annual talent show auditions coming up

    Students who have the guts to audition could have the glory of performing in an upcoming talent show. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO — Students who have the guts to audition could have the glory of performing in an upcoming talent show.    Auditions for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South’s Got Talent show will…

  • MONTGOMERY: Couple running provider services from house

    Dorothy Stearns and her husband, Brant Holmes, of Montgomery have been following the economy for several years and have felt compelled to do something to help and to make a difference. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — With rampant job layoffs, lower salaries and the increased cost of living, many working families have been…