Author: Central Jersey

  • ON CAMPUS: January 23

    Students travel abroad, earn dean’s list Peter Pulhac, of Bordentown, a junior environmental science major at Widener University, spent part of the winter break studying abroad in Costa Rica as part of the special topics in sustainability science course offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.    According to an university release, Mr. Pulhac and…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Snow, cold snap hit region