Author: Central Jersey

  • LOOSE ENDS: Yes, they can

    LOOSE ENDS: Yes, they can

    Food drives are in season all year long thanks to area volunteers By Pam Hers, Special Writer    It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Princeton. The one-horse open sleighs and chestnuts roasting on an open fire were nowhere to be seen, but there were other signs of the times — food donation…

  • REGION: Hightstown community mourns beloved firefighter

    REGION: Hightstown community mourns beloved firefighter

    About 75 people gathered at the firehouse in Hightstown Dec. 27 to hold a candlelight vigil for Fire Police Lt. David Lidke, who died in the line of duty Dec. 23. Staff photo by Charles W. Kim

  • HILLSBOROUGH: It’s dry now, but fear of floods pose worry for this neighborhood

    HILLSBOROUGH: It’s dry now, but fear of floods pose worry for this neighborhood

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    When it begins to rain hard and long, Amy O’Brien begins to worry.    She keeps an eye to see if water is backing up in the storm drain along the street. She takes note of the amount of water running in an oversized ditch on the back of her lot…

  • LAWRENCE: Holocaust survivor describes life in camps

    Ten-year-old David Tuck went to sleep Aug. 31, 1939, at his home in a small Polish village near the German border. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Ten-year-old David Tuck went to sleep Aug. 31, 1939, at his home in a small Polish village near the German border.    When he woke up the next day, the…

  • Have a good time with a bad day

    Have a good time with a bad day

    A favorite children’s story comes to life at Kelsey Theatre By Keith Loria, Special Writer    If you’re looking for family entertainment, then Kelsey Theatre will be the place to be when it presents “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” for two shows on Jan. 11.    ”Alexander” is a musical aimed at…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Judge rules referendum was invalid
  • PLAINSBORO: Celebrating the diversity of Heritage Day

    Wicoff School third-graders went on a world tour Dec. 20. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    PLAINSBORO — Wicoff School third-graders went on a world tour Dec. 20.    With the help of parent volunteers, students visited 11 “countries” and celebrated their multicultural diversity with Heritage Day activities. Third grade teachers Liz Reil, Matthew Jones, Stacy Bowes,…

  • MANVILLE: Church given ‘best’ honor

    MANVILLE: Church given ‘best’ honor

    Parish secretary Ann Straszewski and Pastor Stanislaw Slaby pose in front of Sacred Heart Church on South Main Street. (Photo by Mary Ellen Day)

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: January 3

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Cleaner vehicles    Legislation Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera sponsored to promote the purchase of natural gas-powered vehicles that are cleaner and more efficient has been released by an Assembly panel.    The bill (A3629) provides corporation business tax credits and gross income…