Author: Central Jersey

  • MANVILLE: Police report incidents of shoplifting at WalMart

    Police blotter, week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5 Police reported four incidents of alleged shoplifting in two days at the Wal-Mart store on North Main Street. — Two 18-year-olds, David Villegas of Somerville and Vanessa Simoes-Jesus of South River, were charged with shoplifting at 2:35 p.m. Sept. 29.The total value of merchandise allegedly taken was $91.99.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats discuss views on government transparency and accessibility

    Editor’s note: This is the complete statement on accessibility and transparency issued by the Democrats running for Hillsborough Township Committee. Hillsborough Township Committee Democratic candidates Thuy Anh Le and John Beggiato envision a local government that provides information to residents in a clear and timely manner. This allows residents to have a say in Hillsborough’s…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Yonah’s first goal lifts South field hockey

    WEST WINDSOR: Yonah’s first goal lifts South field hockey

    West Windsor-Plainsboro High South’s Yael Yonah (right) is all smiles as she is congratulated by teammate Loiny Mansa after scoring the only goal in the Pirates’ 1-0 win over Nottingham on Monday. Photo by John Blaine

  • PLUMSTED: Leutwyler bows out as mayor

    By David Kilby, Special Writer    On Oct. 6 the former mayor of Plumsted, David Leutwyler, resigned from his position as mayor in the middle of his term as committeeman.    ”There are some interesting opportunities I wanted to take advantage of,” he said, mentioning, “It was with a lot of regret and after a lot…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Food Pantry critically low

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Food Pantry critically low

    Submitted photo. The shelves at the South Brunswick Food Pantry are critically low, according to Social Services Director LouAnne Wolf.

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Custodian Pamieta chosen for award

    HILLSBOROUGH: Custodian Pamieta chosen for award

    Hillsborough Middle School custodian Bronek Pamieta is the school district’s Educational Support Professional of the Year. Hillsborough Middle School custodian Bronek Pamieta, third from left, accepts his award as the school district’s Educational Support Professional of the Year from Middle School Principal Joseph Trybulski, Education Association President Henry Goodhue and Middle School Vice Principal Susan…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Yonah’s first goal lifts South field hockey

    WEST WINDSOR: Yonah’s first goal lifts South field hockey

    Move up allows new opportunity By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    Yael Yonah made the most of one of her first opportunities on offense. And the West Windsor-Plainsboro South field hockey team reaped the benefits.    ”Yael did a very nice job,” WW-P South coach Christine Cabarle said after Yonah’s goal lifted the Pirates to a 1-0…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Township Committee candidates talk about open government

    Both sides in the race for two Township Committee seats chose to talk about open and transparent government this week in separate, unsolicited releases. Republican incumbents Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley said they "remain committed to providing a standard for openness, accessibility, and transparency in Hillsborough that is second to none." Democratic challengers…

  • PLAINSBORO: Knights defense develops

    PLAINSBORO: Knights defense develops

    Shuts out PHS in girls soccer By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    The West Windsor-Plainsboro North girls soccer team has not had a problem scoring goals so far this season.    And with a defense that gains experience and gets better with every game, the Knights have the look of a team that is primed for some…