Author: Central Jersey

  • COUNTY: MCCC to host open house

    Mercer County Community College’s Board of Trustees invites the community to an “Open House and Ease of Transfer Information Session” on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the conference center on the college’s West Windsor Camp WEST WINDSOR — Mercer County Community College’s Board of Trustees invites the community to an “Open House and Ease of Transfer…

  • COUNTY: MCCC to host youth conference

    Mercer County Community College and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Pi Chapter are partnering to present “Preparing for Greatness,” a youth empowerment conference to be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. WEST WINDSOR — Mercer County Community College and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Pi Chapter are partnering to…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Couple hopes to have first gay marriage in state

    LAMBERTVILLE: Couple hopes to have first gay marriage in state

    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…

  • 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…

  • HAMILTON: Caregivers honor shining lights

    HAMILTON: Caregivers honor shining lights

    Honorees of the Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County’s annual Shining Lights Aware are, from left, Carol Olivieri, Ann M. Cannon, Rev. Thomas Vala, of the Church of St. Gregory the Great, Helping Hands Advisor Gaetana Iseicz and Group Leader Gina Hopkins. Courtesy photo

  • 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…

  • FLORENCE: Children take part in mini fire academy

    FLORENCE: Children take part in mini fire academy

    Florence Township Fire Department firefighter Justin Riley demonstrates to Emanuel Martin, 7, how to operate a fire extinguisher. Photo by Amy Batista

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings capture Chiefs 42-14

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Vikings capture Chiefs 42-14

    Ed Birch photo. Senior Dahrae Ford pounds through the line for a touchdown in the Vikings victory over the Piscataway Chiefs 42-14 Friday night at the high school.