Author: Central Jersey

  • 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.…

  • BREAKING: State police respond to Allentown High School bomb threat
  • 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…

  • Montclair State University Students Team Up with Peapack-Gladstone Bank

    Montclair State University Students Team Up with Peapack-Gladstone Bank

    By Rosanne Schwab Through the conception of Doug Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Peapack-Gladstone Bank Trust and Investments, the Bank recently formed a mutually beneficial relationship with Montclair State University (MSU) faculty and students.   Through the 2013 fall semester, MSU’s Investment Management Class faculty and students worked on a presentation regarding the practical…

  • Stein residents celebrate Tu B Shevat

    Stein residents celebrate Tu B Shevat

    By Toby Ehlrich Volunteer Marlene Herman presented a wonderful program for the Holiday of Tu B Shevat. Tu B Shevat the festival known as the “New Year for Trees” is observed with planting of trees and by praising and eating seven fruits as seen on the plate. Grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates. Residents at…

  • 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…

  • LAWRENCE: 27 veterans get medals from state

    They came from Lawrence, Ewing and Hamilton townships, as well as Trenton, Iselin, Edison, Monmouth Junction, Kendall Park, Monroe and Willingboro — but what binds them all together is that they are military v By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    They came from Lawrence, Ewing and Hamilton townships, as well as Trenton, Iselin, Edison, Monmouth Junction,…