Author: Central Jersey

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Don’t toss old devices – recycle!

    by Michele Byers The season of gift-giving has exploded with electronics.    If you’re like many folks, you probably got modern toys like flat-screen TVs, smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles beneath your tree.    New electronic gadgets are fun, but they create a serious post-holiday dilemma: What can be done with old and outdated devices?    Most definitely,…

  • LAWRENCE: For Zrinko, chemistry and performance matter

    For some of his hockey life, Lawrence senior Cory Zrinko has played on teams without the best camaraderie. By Jashvina Shah, Special Writer    For some of his hockey life, Lawrence senior Cory Zrinko has played on teams without the best camaraderie.    ”Understanding what happened throughout his hockey career, it seems to be the same pattern…

  • LAWRENCE: Thieves hit 11 cars overnight

    Nearly a dozen cars parked on Devon Avenue, Irwin Place, Fieldboro Drive and Gedney Road were entered overnight between 8 p.m. Dec. 29 and 6:17 a.m. Dec. 30. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Nearly a dozen cars parked on Devon Avenue, Irwin Place, Fieldboro Drive and Gedney Road were entered overnight between 8 p.m. Dec.…

  • Sheriff honors many officers for smartly completing duty

    Sheriff honors many officers for smartly completing duty

    Sheriff’s Officer Mark Impellizeri, left, was awarded an Exceptional Duty Award by Sheriff Frank Provensano at a Dec. 23 ceremony.

  • WEST WINDSOR: Broadway stars rise to the occasion at South

    The Great White Way is coming to West Windsor on Jan. 11 for a night of songs and actors’ stories that theater lovers and their friends will not want to miss. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The Great White Way is coming to West Windsor on Jan. 11 for a night of…

  • New Jersey’s scientific breakthroughs

    Princeton professor to hold talk at library By Anthony Stoeckert, Staff Writer    You’ve heard of Albert Einstein, of course, but have you heard of Joseph Henry?    Henry was a professor at Princeton University (when it was known as the College of New Jersey) in the 19th century. He was a scientist and inventor, and eventually…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar, issue of Jan. 2

    Items and events around town Town government kicks off its year    Thur., Jan. 2 — Hillsborough Township Committee will meet for the first time in 2014 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building on South Branch Road. Frank DelCore will be sworn to a third three-year term. The five members will select a mayor for…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raiders win title in snow

    HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raiders win title in snow

    Varsity team captures championship in double overtime    In snowy and windy conditions, the Hillsborough Junior Raiders Varsity football team won the New Jersey Unlimited Weight Youth Football Association American Division state championship on Saturday, Dec. 14, by beating the Orange Tornados, 8-0, in double overtime at Winton White Stadium in Englewood.    ”Any time you…

  • FLORENCE: Local police brighten a needy family’s holiday

    FLORENCE: Local police brighten a needy family’s holiday

    Members of the Florence Township Police Department pose with Doris Dobbins after delivering a Christmas tree Dec. 19. Courtesy photo