Author: Central Jersey

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Mayor affirms ‘Christmas’ in tree ceremony

    ROBBINSVILLE: Mayor affirms ‘Christmas’ in tree ceremony

    Mayor David Fried helps Kaelyn, 5, and Natalia, 4, Olenick, from Robbinsville, place their newly made ornaments on the tree during the Christmas tree and menorah lighting celebration Tuesday evening. Photo by Rebecca Nowalski

  • Movie Times

    For the week of Dec. 6-12    Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it’s wise to call the theater before leaving home. Schedules for other theaters are listed in the A section of this newspaper. PRINCETON PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-683-7595): Philomena (PG13) Fri. 4:35, 7:15, 9:30; Sat.-Sun. 12, 2:15, 4:35, 7:15, 9:30; Mon.-Wed. 7:15,…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: December 5

    Wednesdays    Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230. Fri., Dec. 6    NorthStar VETS, 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, will host a Holiday Tree…

  • COUNTY: Mercer holds toy drive

    This year’s Holiday Toy Drive will be dedicated to the memory of Mercer County Park Ranger Dave Deveney, who was known for his enthusiasm when it came to gathering gifts for kids who might have otherwise had none at Christ TRENTON—Too many children go without, especially during the holiday season, and Mercer County Executive Brian…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Where do the robins go in winter?

    by Michele Byers With the onset of the first winter storm, you’re probably envious of robins’ and other birds’ southern migration to warmer climates.    And you may wonder how American robins arrive back in our gardens so quickly in March.    But you may be surprised to learn that the first robins of spring, especially the…

  • SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    SOUTH COUNTY: Mt. Airy 4-H Club celebrates 90th

    4-Her Skylar Delbeni, 14, from Ringoes, serves milk punch to former 4-H club member Bruce Hockenbury, also from Ringoes, at the anniversary dinner.

  • REGION: New bridge now open to Old Trenton Road traffic

    REGION: New bridge now open to Old Trenton Road traffic

    Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the bridge carrying Old Trenton Road (county Route 535) over the Assunpink TRENTON — Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush last week, Mercer County and West Windsor officials announced the reopening of the…

  • Picture perfect

    Help-Portrait and the Princeton Photography Club provide portraits to families By Stephanie Vaccaro, Special Writer    In difficult financial times professional family portraits rank low below essentials like food and shelter. But as time passes, they become among a family’s most cherished possessions, helping to tell the story of family.    Knowing this, Help-Portrait was created. The…

  • HAMILTON: Organization delivers smiles

    HAMILTON: Organization delivers smiles

    On a crisp afternoon Nov. 25, the office of Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County was warm with smiles as the young ladies of Operation Cupcake make a bountiful delivery of more than 120 cupcakes. HAMILTON — On a crisp afternoon Nov. 25, the office of Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County was warm with…