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  • MCCC to Offer EPA/HUD-Approved Building Renovation Training

    By Saveria Symons West Windsor, NJ — Beginning February 9, Mercer County Community College (MCCC) will offer training courses for New Jersey contractors who work on renovation, repair and painting projects that may disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes and buildings.  The training meets federal and state requirements, and is offered in partnership with the…

  • MANVILLE: Families read their way to dreamland

    MANVILLE: Families read their way to dreamland

    Jackie Zuza, Angelina Sanchez and Camryn Toth are en´grossed in their books at Weston Elementary School’s Read´ing Slumber Party on Jan. 14. Photos by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • FIELDSBORO: Council welcomes new member

    By Amber Cox    FIELDSBORO – A newcomer was welcomed to the Fieldsboro Council to replace an official who died last month.    Diana Ayala was chosen to take Harry Brown’s seat. Mr. Brown died in early December following injuries from an October motorcycle accident. Mr. Brown’s term is set to end in November.    Ms. Ayala is…

  • MANSFIELD: Committeeman resigns, cites employer’s new policy

    By Amber Cox    MANSFIELD – A township committeeman has resigned from his position, effective Jan. 31, because of a new work policy by his employer.    Kenneth Denti, a Republican member of the Township Committee for five years, sent a letter of resignation to the township on Jan. 13. The letter, addressed to the mayor and…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: War of words: Stone Bridge students go 20 rounds in spelling bee

    UPPER FREEHOLD: War of words: Stone Bridge students go 20 rounds in spelling bee

    Stone Bridge’s spelling bee winner George Veit IV and his proud parents, George and Maria. (Staff photo by Joanne Degnan)

  • South Brunswick Baseball and Softball Rgistration ends January 31

    By Jack Quigley South Brunswick Athletic Association’s 2011 Spring Baseball and Softball registration is open for all players currently in grades K-12.  Standard Registration ends January 31, 2011.  Register your player before January 31 to avoid late fees. The league runs from April to June. Emphasis is on having fun, team play, learning the game,…

  • Hawk

    By: centraljersey.com Many of New Jersey’s senior citizens migrate south in the winter. In contrast to the "snow birds," one venerable red-tailed hawk from New Jersey was recently found to be the oldest living of its species in the world! She’s a happy reminder that many raptors are experiencing a comeback in this state we’re…

  • Miele extends $1,000 gift-with-purchase offer on some of its most sought-after appliances
  • ALLENTOWN: Batter up: ‘Sno-Ball’ softball fundraiser set

    ALLENTOWN: Batter up: ‘Sno-Ball’ softball fundraiser set

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer    ALLENTOWN — After recently awarding $8,704 in grants for everything from iPads for first-grade classrooms to sound system upgrades for the high school band room, the school district’s education foundation is stepping up to the plate again with its major annual fundraiser: the “Sno-Ball” Softball Tournament.    The all-day event, in…