Category: archives
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Ken Weingartner
By: centraljersey.com Gavin Edgerton finds motivation in the wrestlers that came before him at Hightstown High. Not simply for their athletic ability, but for their leadership. Edgerton, a senior, has taken the leadership role on the Rams this season. He also was 10-4 entering action this week after going 16-11 last season. "I’ve come through…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Two charged with sex assault on 12-year-old girls
By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor Two township men are charged with sexually assaulting two 12-year-old girls after picking them up from the Regal Cinema movie complex on Route 1 in North Brunswick Jan. 2, according to police. Timothy E. Hunt, 42, and Casey Callahan, 26, who both live in separate apartments at the Brookdale…
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Shockers off to 3-0 start in HEWYBL Senior play
By: centraljersey.com Don’t be shocked. The Shockers won again. Daniel McCarthy scored 13 points and Mikey Kminek added 11 as the Wichita State Shockers took a 45-35 win over the Villanova Wildcats in HEWYBL Senior Division basketball play last weekend. The win improved the Shockers to 3-0. The Wildcats were led by Jalen Heartsfeld, who…
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Volunteers take to the streets to prevent fires in honor of MLK
By Kashia Simmons PERTH AMBOY, N.J. β Volunteers from a local charity are set to hit the streets here Saturday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to raise awareness about fire hazards, and talk with area residents about fire prevention tips. Itβs the second year a group from HOPE worldwide Central Jersey Chapter…
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Doug Carman
By: centraljersey.com HIGHTSTOWN – No-nonsense councilwoman Isabel McGinty was elected the Borough Council President at the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 1, representing yet another major change for the new-look governing body. Earlier this month, new Mayor Steve Kirson was sworn in, as well as two rookie councilwomen in Selena Bibens and Lynne Woods. Ms. McGinty…
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HIGHTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL WEEK IN REVIEW
By: centraljersey.com Qwanza Harper scored 19 points and Hightstown used a strong first half to take a 50-39 win over Princeton Day School on Jan. 5. Sam Lopez added 14 for the Rams. Hightstown made it three straight with a 62-54 win over Hamilton in a big test for both teams last Friday. Ryan Borden…
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IRS: Choose wisely this tax season
By: centraljersey.com MOUNTAINSIDE – The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to choose carefully when hiring an individual or firm to prepare their tax returns. Taxpayers are responsible for the information on their tax returns even if prepared by someone else. "Reputable tax return preparers will request to see your records and receipts and will ask…
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Rocking on longer than we thought
By: centraljersey.com New Jersey rocks! And I’m not talking about Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the Smithereens or even the Fugees. I’m talking about the bedrock that forms the foundation of this state we’re in. A recent study found that New Jersey’s rocks are older than previously thought. The new knowledge gives us ever more reason…
