Author: Central Jersey

  • ALLENTOWN: Redbirds rebound from tough MCT loss

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Following a heartbreaking loss in the Mercer County Tournament, Josh Samuels and the Allentown High School boys soccer team were looking to get back on the field fast.    A 5-0 first round win over Jackson Liberty in the first round of the Central Jersey Group III state tournament Monday…

  • HERALD: Election results 2014

    Hightstown takes spotlight with several races Here are the latest local race results. All results are unofficial until certified by Mercer County. EAST WINDSOR BOARD OF EDUCATION: Bertrand Fougnies – 2,239 HIGHTSTOWN: MAYOR Larry Quattrone,D – 693 Douglas Mair,R – 346 Robert Thibault,I – 234 HIGHTSTOWN COUNCIL: Charles Stultis,R – 750 Connor Montferrat,R – 643…

  • For those in need

    For those in need

    Bob and Cynthia Hendrickson of Princeton talk with Director Cynthia Mendez about the ministry’s housing stability programs.

  • For those in need

    For those in need

    Crisis Ministry of Mercer County holds fall fundraiser By Philip Sean Curran Crisis Ministry of Mercer County, founded by two Princeton churches 34 years ago, seeks to put stability into the lives of needy people. The organization fills the gap when someone needs help with paying the rent or finding a job or having enough…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Incumbents win open BOE seats

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Incumbents win open BOE seats

    Ed Birch photo. Incumbent Board of Education members Pat DelPiano, Ar´thur Robinson and Deven Patel celebrate their return to the board during Tuesday night’s election celebration at the VFW Post 9111 in Kendall Park.

  • WEST AMWELL: Voters say yes to bigger committee

    In a non-binding ballot question Tuesday, West Amwell Township voters overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the West Amwell Township Committee from a three-seat body to a five-seat body. The vote was 482-286 in favor of a larger governing body. Last week, officials said the answer to the question, while not binding on the governing body,…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: All aboard for return of Railroad Days

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — The call is ‘All aboard’ as Bordentown Railroad Days returns on Saturday and Sunday. "Bordentown Railroad Days mixes fun for all ages with history by offering two model railroad displays," said Michael Skelly, executive director of Bordentown Heritage, in an email. Bordentown Heritage, New Jersey Southern, SEPGRS,…

  • LAWRENCE: Township Veterans Day ceremony set for Sunday

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lea KahnStaff Writer Col. Walter R. Nall of the New Jersey Army National Guard, who is assigned to the Joint Forces Headquarters-New Jersey, will be the guest speaker at the Lawrence Township’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Sunday at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 414 on Berwyn Place. The event,…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Nov. 6

    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 Legion Squadron 455 Monthly All-You-Can-Eat…