Author: Central Jersey

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar, issue of Sept. 12

    Events and activities around the borough Sat., Sept. 14    Flea market and crafts show: Free admission to indoor and outdoor event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., VFW hall at 600 Washington Ave., rain or shine. Benefits Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad Auxiliary. Bake sale and breakfast and lunch available. Vendors and crafts wanted; call…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       An Eagles Chase Drive resident reported an attempted burglary at his home between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 3, but nothing was reported missing. The rear window screen was pushed out of its frame.    A 2013 Jeep Wrangler was reported stolen from its owner’s Roxboro Road driveway between 10:30 p.m. Sept. 3 and 7:30…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Parent lambastes school over bus snafu

    Her autistic son was 90 minutes late coming home when bus driver didn’t show up By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    It was a mother’s worst nightmare, she said.    Where’s my child?    In clipped tones, parent Monica Sladek told the school board Monday night that the bus carrying her autistic son Christopher, whose 6th birthday is…

  • SPORTS: Leicht filling middle for PU football

    One year after he expected it, Garrit Leicht is ready for the opportunity to show what he can do for the Princeton University football team’s defense. By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    One year after he expected it, Garrit Leicht is ready for the opportunity to show what he can do for the Princeton University…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats may have found local candidate

    They may field attorney Art Skaar By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor   Township Democrats may have found a candidate for Township Committee.    The party’s leadership committee was scheduled to meet Wednesday night to consider Art Skaar, an attorney, as the candidate against Mayor Frank DelCore, a Republican.    One three-year term will be contested.    Will Kole…

  • MANVILLE: Clambake helps Elks help special kids

    MANVILLE: Clambake helps Elks help special kids

    Ed Leib, an Elk member, refills the tub of clams Saturday.

  • Local Actor Takes Part in Feature Film

    Local Actor Takes Part in Feature Film

    By Anisa Samarxhiu With the growing popularity of science fiction genre and dystopian future theme, CASTINGHUB member Alexander Martinez, has made his contribution to the genre. Although he lives in New Jersey, he and his family made the trip to Philadelphia, where Alexander was discovered by CASTINGHUB judges Carrie Sykes and Zack Annous. After 6…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Youth football kicks off its season

    HILLSBOROUGH: Youth football kicks off its season

    Running back JR Metallo dives over the goal line in the varsity game. (Photo courtesy of Andy Diaz) 

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Youth football kicks off its season

    HILLSBOROUGH: Youth football kicks off its season

    Varsity QB Matt Moore steps up to center Greg Koll and looks over the defense on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Andy Diaz)