Author: Central Jersey

  • REGION: A touch of gypsy culture hits Allentown

    Walk up the stairs of the Old Mill, and you may think you’ve entered another world. There you will find Gypsies Eclectic Boutique and Workshop, a shop that sells Elise Hartmann’s custom-made artwork that ALLENTOWN — Walk up the stairs of the Old Mill, and you may think you’ve entered another world.    There you will…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: DPW leader Sixt retiring from job

    He started in 1977 as laborer at $3.85 an hour By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    After 36 years of climbing the ladder in the township’s public works department, Ernest “Buck” Sixt is retiring on top.    His retirement as director of public works was set to be accepted by the Township Committee on Tuesday night. The…

  • PLUMSTED: Township to host tree lighting

    Township Mayor Dave Leutwyler and the Township Committee along with Main Street New Egypt have announced the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for New Egypt’s official Christmas tree on Saturday, Dec. 7. PLUMSTED — Township Mayor Dave Leutwyler and the Township Committee along with Main Street New Egypt have announced the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for…

  • FLORENCE: Council advising EPA no fence for park

    FLORENCE: Council advising EPA no fence for park

    Florence Township Mayor Craig Wilkie updates residents on the recreation/park area in Roebling Village during the Township Council’s meeting Nov. 6. Amy Batista photo

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Remember pets, animals with photos, memorials

    Fundraisers make money for Coalition for Animals    Children are welcome to pose with Santa Claus take pictures with their pets or separately at Pet Valu at Nelson’s Corner Shopping Center, Amwell Road at Route 206, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.Hanukkah photos available upon request.    Proceeds will go to the Coalition for Animals…

  • REGION: Diplomat defends support for Iran nuclear program

    An ambassador from India, on a visit Monday to a local prep school, defended his country’s support for Iran having a nuclear program despite strong reservations from one India’s top trading par by Philip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group An ambassador from India, on a visit Monday to a local prep school, defended his country’s…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Early diagnosis key in MS

    by Rene Gomez Multiple sclerosis can be a difficult disease to diagnose, as its symptoms often mimic those associated with other health conditions. Yet early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing the chronic condition and slowing its progression.    Fortunately, with advancements in MRI technology, doctors are now better able to diagnosis multiple sclerosis in…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: Finalists named in city cat photo competition

    The deadline to vote is Dec. 31, and the public can vote in person at the following downtown Bordentown holiday events. BORDENTOWN CITY — Bordentown City Cats has officially unveiled the finalists in its 10th anniversary cat photo contest to help support the nonprofit organization’s continued rescue mission.    BCC launched the contest last month and…

  • LAWRENCE: Chief Posluszny on police work, stepping down

    LAWRENCE: Chief Posluszny on police work, stepping down

    Daniel Posluszny always thought he would be a firefighter when he grew up. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Daniel Posluszny always thought he would be a firefighter when he grew up.    After all, he started hanging around the firehouse at the Slackwood Fire Co. when he was around 12 or 13 years old, helping the…