Author: Central Jersey

  • ‘This I Believe’ coming to Hopewell Valley Oct. 2

    Legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow originally started the “This I Believe” program many decades ago By John Tredrea, Special Writer    National Public Radio (NPR) will come to Hopewell Valley on Oct. 2, when the producer of the show, “This I Believe,” comes to hear what HoVal residents have to say on that topic.    The event,…

  • Hemant Marathe for mayor of West Windsor

    Mary and Mike Meduski, West Windsor To the editor:  We have lived in West Windsor since 1998 and have known Hemant Marathe for almost that entire time. Beginning when our now-adult daughters were friends and classmates in grade school, and continuing as our younger child has progressed through the WW-P School District, we have…

  • HAMILTON: Advertisers sought for 2014 township calendar

    Mailed to all of the community’s 40,000 plus households, the Hamilton Township calendar offers varying advertisement levels, full-color advertisements on glossy pages and the ability for businesses HAMILTON — Local businesses are invited to advertise in the 2014 Hamilton Township calendar.    Mailed to all of the community’s 40,000 plus households, the Hamilton Township calendar offers…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Community invited to annual Mayors’ Breakfast
  • MANVILLE: Soldiers may be missing, but aren’t forgotten

    MANVILLE: Soldiers may be missing, but aren’t forgotten

    VFW ceremony holds out hope for POW/MIAs By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Veterans of Foreign War Thomas J. Kavanaugh Post 2290 members and Ladies Auxiliary held a ceremony Friday night to remember those soldiers from conflicts who are being held as prisoners of war and/or are still missing in action. This ceremony was performed…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: HijabFest explores Muslim fashion

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: HijabFest explores Muslim fashion

    Azra Baig photo. One of the many vendors selling hijabs or scarves, accessories, clothing and jewelry.

  • MANVILLE: Ministry sees higher demand for food aid

    Drive for non-perishables to take place this weekend By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    The Caritas Ministry of Christ the King and Sacred Heart churches will hold another food drive Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Quick Chek on Brooks Boulevard and Main Street to benefit residents in Manville that are in need.…

  • Night in the Village a wonderful evening

    Eleanor Horne, Lawrenceville To the editor:  About 200 people and I had a delightful evening at the Sept. 22 Night in the Village, a walking tour of restaurants, sponsored by Lawrenceville Main Street. Executive Director Lindsey Bohra, the Main Street Board of Directors and volunteers organized an event that epitomized the best of living…

  • LAWRENCE: Woman loses $900 in PSE&G scam

    A Lawrence Township resident was cheated out of nearly $900 by scammers posing as Public Service Gas & Electric Co. employees, who threatened to turn off the utilities unless she paid the bill immediately, accordin By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    A Lawrence Township resident was cheated out of nearly $900 by scammers posing as Public…