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  • Briefs

    By: centraljersey.com Registration for Hopewell Valley Lacrosse, a youth lacrosse program for girls and boys in grades 3-8, is being held for the Spring season through Feb. 12. Returning players and interested newcomers must complete the registration process at www.hovallax.com. For more information, visit the website or email [email protected]. * * * Titusville’s Joan Wagner,…

  • Winter Read Like a Champion Program at SCLS

    Lisa Bogart FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2011 Press Contact:  Lisa Bogart                             Somerset County Library System                             908-526-4016 ext. 188                             [email protected] Winter Read Like a Champion Program at SCLS Bridgewater, NJ— Young readers who have library cards from the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) can participate in contests for tickets…

  • Life’s Lessons Abound in “Pinocchio” at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Feb. 4-6

    Life’s Lessons Abound in “Pinocchio” at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre Feb. 4-6

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – Follow the adventures of “Pinocchio,” a puppet on a mission to be a real boy. The Yardley Players present this heart-warming fairytale classic at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre on Friday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 and 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2…

  • Joanne Degnan

    By: centraljersey.com ROBBINSVILLE – The Township Council has adopted a temporary $4.5 million operating budget for 2011 that enables the municipal government to function during the next few months while a permanent budget is being crafted. The Township Council on Jan. 6 also approved a $534,000 temporary sewer utility budget and a $94,596 open space…

  • John Tredrea

    By: centraljersey.com The George G. and Elizabeth G. Smith Foundation of Orchard Park, N.Y., the family foundation of Hopewell Borough residents Liza Smith Morehouse and her husband, Schuyler Morehouse, has given the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Club of Hopewell Valley Central High School (CHS) a $9000 grant. The grant will fund the club’s participation in a national…

  • Capital

    By: centraljersey.com The following items are taken from reports issued by legislators and other items of political concern. Steroid use Assemblymen John McKeon and Dr. Herb Conaway on Monday announced they’ve introduced legislation that aims to crackdown on illegal steroid abuse in New Jersey’s law enforcement and firefighting communities. The legislation comes after an extensive…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Mount named township’s first female mayor

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Mount named township’s first female mayor

    LoriSue Horsnall Mount will serve as mayor of Upper Freehold Township in 2011.

  • State facing long-range budget challenges

    By: centraljersey.com New Jersey has serious budget problems. I know from personal experience that the state will have a difficult time managing its finances in the coming years. I do not know how the state’s fiscal house will ultimately be mended, but I am quite certain there will be large scale changes. The gap between…

  • Library

    By: centraljersey.com Events at the Bordentown Branch of the Burlington County Library System at 18 E. Union St., Bordentown City: FOR CHILDREN Chess Club – Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 4:30 p.m. for kids 7 to 17 years old. Come and join your friends and neighbors for a pick up game of chess. You must already…