Author: Central Jersey

  • County library sponsors homework ‘survival guide’

    At Hillsborough Library    Somerset County Library System will present a free workshop on “Homework: A Survival Guide,” for parents, early childhood educators and caregivers on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Hillsborough library on South Branch Road.    Also coming up:    • Huntington Learning Center will discuss the most prevalent problems facing parents when dealing…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Smith supports 25-mph limit at Bear Tavern

    Hopewell Valley Superintendent of Schools Thomas Smith said Tuesday that, like the Valley’s school board, he supports a 25-mph speed limit in front of Bear Tavern Elementary School when child By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Hopewell Valley Superintendent of Schools Thomas Smith said Tuesday that, like the Valley’s school board, he supports a 25-mph speed…

  • MANVILLE: Candidates address issues
  • COUNTY: Float festival set for Oct. 20

    The event, scheduled for Oct. 20, includes canoe and kayak cruises down the Rancocas Creek. EASTAMPTON — The Fall Foliage Family Float Festival is not just an impressive example of alliteration, but a unique opportunity to enjoy the Historic Smithville Park’s natural beauty.    The event, scheduled for Oct. 20, includes canoe and kayak cruises down…

  • Beautiful Single Russian Women Compete Online in Groundbreaking Cross Cultural Costume Contest

    Beautiful Single Russian Women Compete Online in Groundbreaking Cross Cultural Costume Contest

    By 1888PressRelease 1888 PressRelease – International singles site RussianDesire.com hosts first online costume contest featuring single women of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus in interactive free web event. http://www.russiandesire.com, the premier dating site for Beautiful Russian Women seeking Western Men, is hosting a costume contest featuring photos and videos submitted by the single women on the…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       Monica Jackson-Street, 37, of North Brunswick, was charged with theft for allegedly taking an unattended backpack that had been left in the Rider Pub at Rider University between 9:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8. The backpack, which belonged to a 21-year-old student, contained an iPad valued at $500.    A green nylon motorcycle…

  • MANVILLE: Library Happenings

    Oct. 17    Three music events are scheduled at the library.    The Polka Bad Boy Bavarski Band will play traditional Polish music on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7-8 p.m. The concert is free and the Public is invited. Light refreshments will be served.    The Joel Zelnik Trio will perform “My Bill Evans — A Personal Conversation”…

  • Manville can’t afford more Democrats

    Rudy Nowak, Manville    Before you let Democrats and Democrat want-a-bees “work for you” again, their campaign slogans beg the following questions.    Were Ms. Lynn and Mr. Petzinger “working for you” as they were the deciding votes to raise your property taxes every year for the last four years? They offered no budget cuts or cost-saving…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: After 27 years, the’re getting married

    LAMBERTVILLE: After 27 years, the’re getting married

    Beth Asaro and Joanne Schailey are poised to make New Jersey history — again. And, once again, Lambertville Mayor David Del Vecchio is ready to help them, by joining them in wedlock. By John Tredrea, Special Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — Beth Asaro and Joanne Schailey are poised to make New Jersey history — again. And, once…