Author: Central Jersey

  • 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…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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. 

  • PENNINGTON: Library benefit event Oct. 27

    Registration is open for the Pennington Library 5K and 1-Mile Kids’ Fun Run to be held on Oct. 27.    Registration is open for the Pennington Library 5K and 1-Mile Kids’ Fun Run to be held on Oct. 27.    The race, in memory of Library Friends founder Norah Ducharme, promises to be a festive day when…