Author: Central Jersey

  • REGIONAL: CASA seeks volunteer advocates

       Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is actively seeking volunteers in Mercer County.    CASA is a noprofit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. These children live in foster homes, group homes or residential facilities.    CASA trains community…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Kuppuraju to be honored at Twin Cities race

    Robbinsville resident a ‘Global Hero’ By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Nagesh Kuppuraju didn’t think about running again when he underwent open-heart surgery in 2011 to replace a valve narrowed by aortic stenosis.    But the Robbinsville resident is ready to run the Medtronic Twin Cities 10-Miler in Minnesota on Oct. 6 after the valve gave…

  • HAMILTON: Township mayoral candidates make their case

    HAMILTON: Township mayoral candidates make their case

    , Mayor Kelly A. Yaede, discusses a variety of issues at the Mid Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s meet the candidates event Sept. 17. Staff photos by James McEvoy

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Skin health not just summertime topic

        As I was reading the article, “As Summer Wanes, Push for Skin Check is Heating Up,” in The Wall Street Journal, it struck me that many let their skin health and protection fall to the wayside during the winter months.    Even though the sun is not as strong during the fall and winter…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: LHT spurs are eyed by school officials

    Student Representative Hayley Morin took her seat Monday after being introduced by Central High School Principal Michael Daher By John Tredrea, Special Writer    The Hopewell Valley Regional School District and the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail (LHT) are exploring the possibility of constructing spurs to the 20-mile loop trail.    The spurs would connect local schools to the LHT…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: YMCA closing Friday
  • MANVILLE: Seniors can learn tips on being prepared

    Seniors are invited to reminisce about their first school days Friday, Sept. 20, in the Manville Senior Center    Seniors are invited to reminisce about their first school days Friday, Sept. 20, in the Manville Senior Center at Fire Company No. 1 at 20 So. Third Ave. The center is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.    A…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Scout interviews veterans for film

    A newfound appreciation for Hillsborough’s veterans inspired Nicole Rossi, a Hillsborough High School senior, to share their stories with the community. By Kelly Velocci, Special Writer    A newfound appreciation for Hillsborough’s veterans inspired Nicole Rossi, a Hillsborough High School senior, to share their stories with the community.    Throughout July and August she recorded three and…

  • SENIOR CORNER: Sept. 19

    CHAPTER A    Our next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 3, and our speaker will guide us through the “Medicare Maze.”    The Health Department will administer free flu shots at the end of the meeting. Bring your Medicare card with you.    At our November meeting we’ll honor our veterans with a visit from Operation Shoebox NJ…