Author: Central Jersey

  • POLICE BLOTTER: September 12

    Robbinsville    Police charged Raquel Ragno, 25, of Toms River, with narcotics possession Sept. 8.    According to police, a vehicle driven by Ms. Ragno was seen making an unsafe lane change on I-195. An ensuing search of the vehicle revealed several small bags of heroin as well as drug paraphernalia.    Ms. Ragno was charged with having…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Florence Township    Police arrested Alexis A. Jackson, 21, of Burlington City; Ronald R. Crosland, 36, of Willingboro; Jasmen C. Wilson, 29, of Willingboro at 12:31 a.m. Sept. 5 during a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation on Route 130 south.    Police charged Ms. Jackson with forgery, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and hindering…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Flag on foyer mat upsets resident

    HILLSBOROUGH: Flag on foyer mat upsets resident

    How can we teach kids about sanctity of the flag? John Pratt asks school board By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    John Pratt loves the flag and doesn’t want to see it slandered in any way, even inadvertently.    Mr. Pratt, who said he was a 43-year resident here, told the Board of Education on Monday night…

  • MONROE: Town moving to electric aggregation

    The Township Council is looking to enter into an energy aggregation program that could reduce homeowners’ electric bills up to 10 percent, but first it is holding two public information sessions before moving By Charley Falkenberg, Special Writer MONROE — The Township Council is looking to enter into an energy aggregation program that could reduce…

  • City man is living his dream with Mets

    City man is living his dream with Mets

    Jamie Colt is coordinator for corporate sponsorships for the New York Mets.

  • WEST WINDSOR: Fun for a cause at Mercer Heart Walk (PHOTO)

    WEST WINDSOR: Fun for a cause at Mercer Heart Walk (PHOTO)

    Photo by Rebecca Nowalski Giovanni Monti, 9, of Yardville, learns circus tricks from Sharyn Brandman of Princeton’s Circus Place during the Greater Mercer Heart Walk on Sept. 8 at the Mercer County Park in West Windsor. 

  • “Kelsey Kids Playshops” Sessions Begin Sept. 21

    “Kelsey Kids Playshops” Sessions Begin Sept. 21

    By Jim Gardner WEST WINDSOR – Aspiring actors from ages 5 to 14 can get a taste of life on the stage through Kelsey Kids Playshops, a series of creative theater workshops held at Kelsey Theatre on the Mercer County Community College campus. Workshops are held on Saturdays starting Sept. 21, and run through Nov.…

  • STOCKTON: Wine-tasting set

    STOCKTON: Wine-tasting set

    The 20th annual Wine Tasting to benefit the Stockton Fire Company will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Sept. 28, at the firehouse on Mill Street in Stockton. Tickets still are available for the event, which will feature more than 40 wine vendors with their finest wares, as well as food provided by local restaurants…

  • PRINCETON: Battlefield Park size could be expanded

    The Christie administration will expand Princeton Battlefield State Park by buying land on Stockton Street that could contain historic artifacts and the remains of soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    The Christie administration will expand Princeton Battlefield State Park by buying land on Stockton Street that could contain historic…