Author: Central Jersey

  • LETTER: Resident urges citizens to vote down fire referendum

    To the editor:     In a very confusing move by the New Egypt Fire Company, they have decided to hold two separate elections just over one week apart!    The first, to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 will be on the Fire Department’s request to raise taxes in order to purchase a property next to…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK Boys team falls

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK Boys team falls

    The South Brunswick High School boys basketball squad paired off last week against #18 ranked (in the state) St. Josephs High School of Metuchen. The St. Josephs squad featured one of the countries top recruits in 7 footer Karl Towns, who has announced that he will be attending the University of Kentucky. The Vikings defense…

  • HAMILTON: Local fire officials offer winter safety tips

    Local fire chiefs and fire marshals are offering winter safety tips and asking for assistance from local residents to stay safe this winter season. by Amy Batista, Special Writer HAMILTON — Local fire chiefs and fire marshals are offering winter safety tips and asking for assistance from local residents to stay safe this winter season.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Resident graduates from naval school

    Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kurt M. Daly recently graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Elnlisted Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, South Carolina.    According to a press release, the Nuclear Power School is a rigorous six-month course that trains officer and enlisted students in the science and engineering fundamental…

  • PLUMSTED: School officials look toward 2014

    PLUMSTED: School officials look toward 2014

    School officials began 2014 with a Jan. 8 re-organization meeting highlighted by the swearing in of three board members who were victorious in the November general elections. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — School officials began 2014 with a Jan. 8 re-organization meeting highlighted by the swearing in of three board members who were…

  • FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: January 16

    by Peg Dotson    The January meeting of Florence Township Chapter of Deborah will be held Jan. 23 at the Sterling House on Broad Street. Come out and find all the new services available to al regardless of race, creed or the ability to pay for services. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.    The Riverfront School…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings aid fallen Falcon

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings aid fallen Falcon

    The South Brunswick High School Boys Ice Hockey team played Monroe High School at ProSkate in South Brunswick on Jan. 15, but had more on its mind than a simple win. By Azra Baig, Special Writer The South Brunswick High School Boys Ice Hockey team played Monroe High School at ProSkate in South Brunswick on…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Checking Facebook becoming college admissions routine

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Checking Facebook becoming college admissions routine

    File photo Princeton University was among the universities across the country that received anti-Semitic fliers on its Internet accessible printers.

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: January 16

    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. Sat. Jan. 18    Upper Freehold Township will be offering a free rabies clinic from…