Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: The Top 10 of 2013

    PRINCETON: The Top 10 of 2013

    Area athletic teams enjoyed successful year By Bob Nuse and Justin Feil, Staff Writer    The 2013 sports season was another successful one for the sports teams in the Princeton Packet coverage area.    The local high schools, as well as Princeton University, enjoyed tremendous success on the field. There were plenty of great moments on the…

  • GUEST OPINION: Looking at 2013 successes

    The Princeton community has much to celebrate as we mark the one-year anniversary of the historic consolidation of the former borough and township governments. By Liz Lempert    The Princeton community has much to celebrate as we mark the one-year anniversary of the historic consolidation of the former borough and township governments. We have realized tax…

  • CRANBURY: Garden State Classic is a top opener

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Rashone Johnson will wear a couple of different hats on Saturday, just as he has for the last 14 years.    Johnson will be coaching his Princeton High School wrestlers, while at the same time he oversees the Garden State Classic that PHS serves as host to for the 28th…

  • YEAR IN REVIEW: Princeton: Consolidation,controversy and the college

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The year began with Mayor Liz Lempert standing in front of a crowded room of people that included her family and a community listening to hear what she would say on the historic occasion.    Jan.1, 2013, marked the first day of a new community that had said goodbye to…

  • PRINCETON: The Top 10 of 2013

    PRINCETON: The Top 10 of 2013

    The Princeton University women’s basketball team celebrated a fourth straight Ivy League title and another trip to the NCAA tournament. Photo by Robert Gleason

  • POLICE BLOTTER: December 26

    Robbinsville    Police charged Amber Vandertuyn, 26, of Moorestown, for driving while intoxicated and narcotics possession on Dec. 11.    According to police, a car driven by Ms. Vandertuyn was seen failing to signal a lane change on I-195.    An ensuing search of the car revealed a small amount of heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said.…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: December 26

    Florence    Police charged Shakeea N. Handberry, 34, of Florence, after it was discovered she had warrants totaling $4,278 from Pemberton and Bordentown Township on Dec. 9.    According to police, she was transported to Pemberton.    Dec. 10 police charged Frank Salinitro, 19, of Florence, for driving while intoxicated.    According to police, a car driven by Mr.…

  • COUNTY: Farm preservation announced

    The Hunter Farm homestead in Hopewell Township has been preserved through a partnership between Mercer County and Hopewell Township, announced Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — The Hunter Farm homestead in Hopewell Township has been preserved through a partnership between Mercer County and Hopewell Township, announced Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes.…

  • BORDENTOWN: Artists’ works to be displayed at church

    The First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown will hold its first art exhibit and sale celebrating local artists and raising funds to support church ministries. BORDENTOWN — The First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown will hold its first art exhibit and sale celebrating local artists and raising funds to support church ministries.    According to a release, artists…