Author: Central Jersey

  • 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

  • BORDENTOWN: Studio creates new space for marketing, communications

    Random Thought Studio started the new year by moving into new space designed exclusively to create high quality marketing communications. BORDENTOWN CITY — Random Thought Studio started the new year by moving into new space designed exclusively to create high quality marketing communications.    Known as the Red Knob Building in downtown Bordentown City, the studio…

  • 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…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Snow, cold snap hit region

    HOPEWELL VALLEY: Snow, cold snap hit region

    Tuesday’s snowstorm was followed by bitter cold on Wednesday and more of the same predicted for today and Friday.    Tuesday’s snowstorm was followed by bitter cold on Wednesday and more of the same predicted for today and Friday.    Temperatures on a bright, sunny, cloudless Wednesday did not get out of the teens and overnight single…

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: January 23

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Payout reform    Assemblywoman Donna Simon has lauded Gov. Christie’s call for eliminating the practice of payouts for public employees for unused sick time and for bail reform during his State of the State address, which he delivered to a…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Snow, cold snap hit region