Author: Central Jersey

  • 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…

  • HUNTERDON COUNTY: Chamber needs nominees for awards

    Awards include Entrepreneur of the Year, Good Neighbor of the Year, Woman Business and Community Leader, the Brian Grare Young Professional Award, Governmental Recognition Award, the Most Promising New B    The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards breakfast is approaching.    Awards include Entrepreneur of the Year, Good Neighbor of the Year, Woman Business and…

  • 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…

  • 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”…

  • 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.

  • LAMBERTVILLE: Autumn House Tour Sunday

    LAMBERTVILLE: Autumn House Tour Sunday

    his year’s tour includes seven historic homes, some new to the tour, as well as eight additional sites.    LAMBERTVILLE — The Lambertville Historical Society will host the 31st Autumn House Tour on Oct. 20.    This year’s tour includes seven historic homes, some new to the tour, as well as eight additional sites.    Below are four…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Hart is committeeman; Maloney to be chief
  • LAMBERTVILLE: Boutique profits fund animal services

    LAMBERTVILLE: Boutique profits fund animal services

    Shown from left are: Michele Armstrong, executive director of Lulu’s Rescue; Stasia Thompson, volunteer; and Gale Sparrow, also a volunteer, who is buying some items. 