Author: Central Jersey

  • LAWRENCE POLICE BLOTTER: July 9

    A would-be burglar tried to enter the MJM Designer Shoes store at the Mercer Mall overnight between June 26 and June 27 by tampering with the rear door. No entry was made.  Erin Miles, 22, of Princeton, was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and having an expired…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Funds sought for fallen firefighters’ memorial

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The local fire department wants to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty with a memorial around the bell in front of the station. The pillars supporting the bell have fallen victim to the elements and are in need of major repairs. In order to repair…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Businesses rally against underage drinking

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Mayor Janice Mironov issued a proclamation June 23 recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month while kicking off the “We Check for 21” initiative aimed at deterring underage drinking. The mayor presented all the liquor license holders in the township with a proclamation. “This is the month where typically the…

  • Princeton Show Jumping Summer Series kicks off

    Princeton Show Jumping Summer Series kicks off

    By Maddy Anand, Packet Media Group Spectators swarmed to Hunter Farms North July 8 for the kickoff of the Princeton Show Jumping Summer Series competitions. The competitions will continue every day until July 12. Free to the public, this event brought in people both locally and nationally who enjoy watching the equestrian event. The riders,…

  • REGIONAL: Walk to support neurofibromatosis research

    REGIONAL: Walk to support neurofibromatosis research

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Neurofibromatosis (NF) affects one in 3,000 people, more than cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Huntington’s disease combined. But because it effects a relatively small segment of the population it is hard to get pharmaceutical companies to fund research. Educating people about NF is therefore crucial, according to the Children’s…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Fill a backpack and change a life

    HIGHTSTOWN: Fill a backpack and change a life

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — Summer might have just started but Rise is already thinking about kids going back to school. Busy collecting backpacks and school supplies for low-income children in the community, Rise is hosting its seventh annual Backpack Drive. “We started this program giving backpacks to the children in our summer…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Young entrepreneur launches service for lovers of books and tea

    EAST WINDSOR: Young entrepreneur launches service for lovers of books and tea

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor EAST WINDSOR — Christina Blok was inspired to create Muse Monthly because of her belief in the healing powers of tea, the enlightening powers of literature, and the idea that there is nothing better than an afternoon spent curled up with a good story and a hot cuppa. In the…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks for being receptive to Eden

    To the editor:  Since 1975, Eden Autism Services has forged important relationships with local communities to afford our participants living with autism with the best opportunity to lead meaningful lives. As a nationally recognized leader within the autism community, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those on the autism spectrum…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make tennis court repairs a priority

    To the editor:  I am writing to you about the abysmal and unsafe conditions of the tennis courts on Wiltshire Drive. I have contacted the mayor and others about this problem in past years but have been told this is not a priority and the repair of the tennis courts was not in the…