Author: Central Jersey

  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: December 12

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Safety inspections    Legislation Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, D-Camden, Burlington, sponsored to improve the state’s ability to respond to large-scale natural disasters has been released by an Assembly panel.    The bill (A3694), modeled after successful approaches used in 26…

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  • CAPITOL NEWS & COMMENT: December 13

    The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Safety inspections    Legislation Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, D-Camden, Burlington, sponsored to improve the state’s ability to respond to large-scale natural disasters has been released by an Assembly panel.    The bill (A3694), modeled after successful approaches used in 26…

  • SOUTH COUNTY: Youthful spring to Shaffer’s step

    SOUTH COUNTY: Youthful spring to Shaffer’s step

    Kelly Shaffer recently took first place in New Jersey’s Group I girls’ cross country state championship. (Photo courtesy of Heather Shaffer)

  • HILLSBOROUGH: School contract snags, forcing more negotiation

    Mail-order prescription co-payment is hangup, board member says By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    A snag prevented the approval of a three-year contract for most of the 1,000 or so Hillsborough school teachers, aides, secretaries, bus drivers and maintenance staff and others.    The Hillsborough Education Association members were set to vote Friday, but a last-minute “misunderstanding”…

  • HAMILTON: TCA students raise money for Philippine relief efforts

    HAMILTON: TCA students raise money for Philippine relief efforts

    Mariana Sanchez and Amanda Porras put their artistic talents to work in raising money for TCA’s “Phriends for Philippines” relief project. Courtesy photo

  • Calling all coaches

    We want your team’s info! If your team isn’t here, let us know. Better yet, send us a brief write up about your team, a recent game, or a bio of a great player or coach. We love photos, too. Send your material to [email protected] or to  [email protected].

  • ROEBLING: Museum to host ‘Christmas in Roebling’ on Dec. 14

    The popular tradition of celebrating Christmas in Roebling, initiated four years ago, continues this year Dec. 14 at the Roebling Museum. The popular tradition of celebrating Christmas in Roebling, initiated four years ago, continues this year Dec. 14 at the Roebling Museum.    The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Chief Meyer cited at meeting

    The retirement of Chief George Meyer, a member of the Hopewell Township Police Department for more than 38 years and its chief since March 2006, was formally accepted by the Hopewell Township Committee Monda By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The retirement of Chief George Meyer, a member of the Hopewell Township Police Department for more…