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

  • SPORTS CALENDAR: October 18

    Hamilton High School West Fri., Oct. 18    Girls varsity field hockey MCT vs. TBA at TBD    Girls freshman field hockey vs. West Windsor-Plainsboro North, 4 p.m.    Boys freshman football @ Trenton Central, 4 p.m.    Boys freshman soccer @ Trenton Central, 4 p.m.    Girls varsity tennis @ Princeton, 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19    Girls varsity field…

  • 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 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: 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. 