Author: Central Jersey

  • Local teams pick up road wins, NBC falls

    All three local high school boys basketball teams played over the weekend, with two of them picking up their first road wins of the season. The third team didn’t have as much luck. by Michael Mack, Special Writer All three local high school boys basketball teams played over the weekend, with two of them picking…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Zumba classes raise money for ill baby

    HILLSBOROUGH: Zumba classes raise money for ill baby

    Baby Julianna Stackhouse will be the recipient of funds raised from benefit Zumba classes on Sunday.

  • 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…

  • OCEAN COUNTY: Prosecutor warns of tainted drugs

    OCEAN COUNTY: Prosecutor warns of tainted drugs

    Officials warn overdoses may have been caused by a batch of heroin that included toxic elements. The suspected tainted drugs have a “Bud Light” stamp. Courtesy photo

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Businesses asked to help Make-A-Wish raise funds

       Didier Jimenez is looking for businesses to participate in a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.    Mr. Jimenez said he has been part of many fundraising events for Make-A-Wish and also one of the main speakers for events in New Jersey. Make-A-Wish helps strengthen and empower children battling life-threatening medical conditions by granting them a wish…