Author: Central Jersey

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The epic journey

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: The epic journey

    Author creates fantasy Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor Retired schoolteacher and now published author Jean Dvorak feels a bit like the main character of her seven fantasy novels, Jamus, going down an unknown road, almost kicking and screaming, to find their destinies. The epic quest started in 1984 when Ms. Dvorak, 65, was teaching English…

  • PRINCETON: Showing solidarity

    PRINCETON: Showing solidarity

    Staff photos by Charles W. Kim. More than 40 people came together in Tiger Park Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring the two NYPD officers killed on Saturday.

  • HIGHTSTOWN: New restaurant expected to open soon

    HIGHTSTOWN: New restaurant expected to open soon

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — A new restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in the downtown, historic district the beginning of the New Year. "Construction is underway and we are on target to open at the end of January or the beginning of February depending on when we get our stamps of…

  • LAWRENCE: Mayor sees herself as ambassador, helper

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Ask Cathleen Lewis what she likes most about being mayor, and she’ll say it’s her role as an ambassador for Lawrence Township. And nowhere is that more true than when Mayor Lewis is interacting with the business community, encouraging them to invest in the township. "Being the mayor is like…

  • Committed to fight against PennEast pipeline

    Hopewell Township citizens against the PennEast Pipeline Hopewell Township Citizens Against the PennEast Pipeline (HTCAPP) is committed to fight against the PennEast natural gas pipeline. We are aware that PennEast recently sent out notice letters to landowners along an alternative route. What is the difference between PennEast’s original route and this alternative route? — The…

  • HAMILTON: New Hilton hotel opens

    HAMILTON: New Hilton hotel opens

    The new Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton opened this week. Staff photo by Phil McAuliffe

  • EAST WINDSOR: Squad sues mayor, township, PNC Bank

    EAST WINDSOR: Squad sues mayor, township, PNC Bank

    Courts may determine Rescue II fate By Amy Batista, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Rescue Squad District 2 has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Janice Mironov, the township, PNC Bank, and manager Linda Havrilla of PNC Bank over its bank accounts being frozen and being shut down the beginning of the month. During a press…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Locals send wishes to Pakistani victims

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Locals send wishes to Pakistani victims

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor One township resident is trying to spread goodwill to the families and victims of the Peshwar, Pakistan terrorist attacks that left almost 150 people, mostly school children, dead last month. "It is a good way to give back to the people that are facing this hardship," Azra Baig, 42,…

  • ALLENTOWN: Scheuerman eyes pro career after fantastic finish

    ALLENTOWN: Scheuerman eyes pro career after fantastic finish

    Allentown High School graduate Ross Scheuerman capped off his career at Lafayette College by rushing for 304 yards and three touchdowns against Lehigh at Yankee Stadium. Photo courtesy of Lafayette College