Author: Central Jersey

  • CRANBURY: Distance training is benefit to Hauschild

    PHS sophomore an improved jumper By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Maia Hauschild is no fan of distance running, at least not when she’s the one running, but she is hoping the strength gained from cross country will pay off in the track and field seasons.    The Princeton High School multi-event athlete has began her…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE honors merit semi-finalists

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE honors merit semi-finalists

    Ed Birch photo. One of the National Merit semi-finalists gives a book to his teacher during last week’s Board of Education meeting.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Thuy Anh Le looks back on school board term

    To the editor:    I would like to thank Hillsborough residents for entrusting me to be a Board of Education member to make decisions on behalf of the students, teachers, and families of Hillsborough.    It has been an honor for me to serve as your representative on the Board of Ed for the past three years.…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Want to build, buy three-bedroom house?

    Habitat for Humanity invites prospective owners to find out more By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Families interested in applying to buy a Habitat for Humanity house to be built in Lambertville in 2014 must attend one of three meetings in the next 10 days.    Meetings are at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and Sunday,…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE: Azra Baig takes seat, Daniel Boyle elected VP

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: BOE: Azra Baig takes seat, Daniel Boyle elected VP

    Ed Birch photo. Board of Education Secretary Anthony Tonzini gives the oath of office to members Azra Baig, Dan Boyle and Harry Delgado during Monday night’s reorganization meeting.

  • MANVILLE: Senior citizens will see see play on relationships

    Senior Center schedule    A play about how we deal with each other as we age will be presented to Manville seniors Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Manville Senior Center at the Fire Company No. 1 at 20 So. Third Ave.       ”Real-Life Issues Related to Getting Along with Others as We Age” will be presented by…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Area residents become Mercer Master Gardeners

    Area residents recently became Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County at a graduation ceremony held at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County.    Area residents recently became Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County at a graduation ceremony held at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County. The graduates are from many local communities, have diverse…

  • MANVILLE: Senior citizen club next meets Feb. 13

    Senior Corner column    The Manville Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue.    The next regular meeting will be Feb. 13.    Residents of Manville age 50 and older are eligible for membership. Also, persons who do not remain residents of Manville are still eligible for…

  • REGION: Girl Scout Cookie sale begins

    REGION: Girl Scout Cookie sale begins

    Amy Batista photo. Parent and troop volunteers load up Girl Scout Cookies from a Dayton warehouse last weekend.