Author: Central Jersey

  • WASHINGTON CROSSING: See Washington cross the Delaware Dec. 25

    The annual Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware — featuring Gen. George Washington and his troops — will take place from noon-3 p.m. on Dec. 25 (actual crossing at 1 p.m.). River crossings (which begin at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania and end at Washington Crossing State Park near Titusville, New Jersey) are contingent…

  • Many hands make Reindeer Lane a success

    The Reindeer Team The Hopewell Railroad Station was transformed into a holiday wonderland on Dec. 12, as the Reindeer Lane Gift Shop returned to town! From festive decorations to refreshments for parents, live holiday music and the special arrival of Santa on an old-fashioned fire truck, a great time was had by all. This event…

  • LAWRENCE: Starbucks wins OK to open shop

    LAWRENCE: Starbucks wins OK to open shop

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Coffee-lovers in Lawrence Township will have another place to get their dose of caffeine thanks to the Planning Board’s approval of Starbucks Coffee Co.’s application to open a store on Main Street in the village of Lawrenceville. The Planning Board voted, 4-1, Monday night to approve Starbucks’ proposal to convert…

  • Hamilton West wrestlers target regional events

    By Johs Lashley, Special Writer     Yes, it’s true that the Hamilton West High School wrestling program will face several opponents with more firepower — in terms of mat experience and depth in the lineup this season — but the Hornets are not to be overlooked.     Hamilton West head coach Matt Merrigan is well…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Copart hours request on hold again

    Hearing continued to Jan. 15 By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor CoPart of Connecticut auto salvage representatives will return in January to seek permission to extend business hours, especially following major storms. Copart wants: — To add Saturday hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for trucks to pick up vehicles that have been purchased. —…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Dec. 18

    Wednesdays      Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230.  First Sun. of the month      Sons of the American…

  • Santa Claus lives and lives forever

    EDITORIAL Dear Editor — I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it’s so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon  115 West Ninety Fifth Street  Virginia, your little friends are…

  • REGION: Officials fret over hazardous waste site

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection hosted a public meeting and hearing regarding the proposed Elcon Recycling Services liquid hazardous treatment facility in the Keystone Industrial Port Complex in Falls Township in Pennsylvania.     The forum was held Dec. 10, and local officials and administrators attended to stay informed.…

  • HOMEFRONT DONATION

    HOMEFRONT DONATION

    V.J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. Employees pictured left to right: Don Ehret, Wes Swope, Vince Scozzari, Georgette Roth, Debbie Fentress, Rich Alito, Anthony Princiotta (back row), Marie Bowers & Brie Alfano (seated)