Author: Central Jersey

  • LAWRENCE: Veteran volunteer walks her talk

    For Mary Beth Drew, volunteering isn’t just a passion — it’s a calling. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    For Mary Beth Drew, volunteering isn’t just a passion — it’s a calling.    Ms. Drew, who lives in Millstone Township, has been a volunteer with HomeFront for nearly 10 years. The nonprofit organization, based in Lawrence Township,…

  • LAWRENCE: Street renamed Fred Vereen Jr. Road

    With a tug on a rope holding a canvas cover on a new street sign, Cheverly Road was transformed into Fred Vereen Jr. Road in honor of the long-time community activist last week. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    With a tug on a rope holding a canvas cover on a new street sign, Cheverly Road…

  • HAMILTON: TCA student commits to Syracuse University

    HAMILTON: TCA student commits to Syracuse University

    Trenton Catholic Academy’s Malachai Richardson proudly wears a University of Syracuse hat during a Dec. 13 press conference where the standout junior verbally committed to attending the university after his 2015 graduation. Couresty photo

  • HAMILTON: TCA offers students tasty lesson

    HAMILTON: TCA offers students tasty lesson

    Elizabeth O’Connor, of Hamilton, and Naomi Williams, of Trenton concentrate intently as they work on their ice cream experiment. Courtesy photo

  • PLUMSTED: Officials hope to continue July 4th celebrations

    PLUMSTED: Officials hope to continue July 4th celebrations

    In the midst of the holiday season, township officials briefly set their eyes ahead to July 4th, after some concerns were raised about the viability of formally celebrating the holiday by James McEvoy, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — In the midst of the holiday season, township officials briefly set their eyes ahead to July 4th, after…

  • REGION: PSE&G announces bill credit, energy saving tips

    Public Service Energy and Gas has recently announced that residential gas customers will be saving approximately 33 percent on November and December bills due to a credit. Public Service Energy and Gas has recently announced that residential gas customers will be saving approximately 33 percent on November and December bills due to a credit.    PSE&G…

  • FLORENCE: Teachers and police shoot hoops for charity

    FLORENCE: Teachers and police shoot hoops for charity

    A battle of the books against the badges waged on the parquet floor all for charity Dec. 9 in the Florence Township High School gym. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — A battle of the books against the badges waged on the parquet floor all for charity Dec. 9 in the Florence Township High…

  • FLORENCE: Family, community unite to raise awareness for pediatric stroke

    FLORENCE: Family, community unite to raise awareness for pediatric stroke

    Alexa Bongiorno, 2, is pictured in the Florence municipal building following the Dec. 6 tree lighting ceremony. Alexa was diagnosed with a pre-natal stroke earlier this year. Photo by Amy Batista

  • HAMILTON: RWJ Hamilton CEO to step down in 2014

    HAMILTON: RWJ Hamilton CEO to step down in 2014

    Anthony “Skip” Cimino announced Wednesday he will step down as president and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in 2014. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — Anthony “Skip” Cimino announced Wednesday he will step down as president and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in 2014.    With his announcement a…