Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: ‘Convicted’ feline needs new home after parole

    Wolfie is a 4-year-old cat who has traveled a long road in search of the right family. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    Wolfie is a 4-year-old cat who has traveled a long road in search of the right family.    Resting Friday afternoon with the other cats at the shelter of SAVE, A Friend to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Township man sentenced in wife’s slaying

    A Kendall Park man was sentenced to 12 years in a state prison for running his wife down with the couple’s minivan in 2004. By Nicole M. Wells, Special Writer    A Kendall Park man was sentenced to 12 years in a state prison for running his wife down with the couple’s minivan in 2004.    Samander…

  • PLAINSBORO: Wellness fair will be held on Saturday

    Learn about different types of exercise, cooking, hygiene and meditation at the township’s first-ever wellness fair on Jan. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Recreation and Cultural Center at 641 Plainsbo By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Learn about different types of exercise, cooking, hygiene and meditation at the township’s first-ever…

  • REGION: Area Girl Scouts begin annual cookie sale

    REGION: Area Girl Scouts begin annual cookie sale

    The sale started in central and southern New Jersey on Jan. 16 and goes through late February. by Amy Batista, Special Writer DAYTON — It’s that time of year again.    Girl Scout Cookies are once again on sale time.    The annual sale of Girl Scout Cookies for the central and southern New Jersey area is…

  • REGION: Telling Alec’s story

    REGION: Telling Alec’s story

    Alec Perusich, of Robbinsville, is seen in this February 28 2013 photo honoring Rare Disease Day. In May 2012, Alec was diagnosed with Steven Johnson Syndrome. A benefit will be held Friday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Nottingham Firehouse in Hamilton. Courtesy photo

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: January 23

    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. Fri., Jan. 24    Third annual Boardwalk Party of the New Egypt Elks 6 to…

  • MERCER COUNTY: Hughes delivers state of county address

    MERCER COUNTY: Hughes delivers state of county address

    Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said during his annual State of the County address last week that his administration would open a dialogue with state and city school officials to help facilita WEST WINDSOR — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said during his annual State of the County address last week that his…

  • BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Planners to hear solar farm plan

    BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Planners to hear solar farm plan

    Deputy Mayor Jim Cann announced the Bordentown Township Planning Board will hear a PSE&G proposal to construct a 9-megawatt solar field on the Waste Management Landfill on Route 206. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP – Deputy Mayor Jim Cann announced the Bordentown Township Planning Board will hear a PSE&G proposal to construct a…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Anker becoming bigger contributor for Ravens

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    With an assist in Monday’s 6-1 win over Monroe, Coleman Anker recorded his 23rd point for the Robbinsville High School ice hockey team, one more than he had all of last year.    ”Senior year, it’s my last year playing,” Anker said. “I really did take the time to get…