Category: archives

  • A diffrerent look at battlefield report

    By: centraljersey.com I would like to correct several details concerning the battlefield as covered by The Packet’s article of Dec. 30 ["Historians have new view of Battle of Princeton, 1777"]. I do not believe in the accuracy of numerous conclusions of the commissioned report. The principal issue with the report is the placing of the…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Beloved Kingston pastor retires

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Beloved Kingston pastor retires

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    The Kingston Presbyterian Church was close to capacity Sunday with more than 300 church members, guests and well-wishers attending a service commemorating the retirement of the Rev. John Heinsohn and his wife, Shirley, after 36 years leading the congregation.    ”(The) time was right (to retire),” said the Rev. Heinsohn, 65,…

  • Mary Ellen Zangara

    By: centraljersey.com The Manville—Hillsborough Elks Motorcycle Club held its third annual New Year’s Day Hangover Ride on Saturday with 65 bikers participating. The ride has been a tradition to raise funds for the Army of Hope. Mark Nipps, president of the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Motorcycle Club, said they continue to do the Hangover Run in support…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN

    By: centraljersey.com Technology is often accused of turning people into couch potatoes. There’s no question that far too many folks spend far too much time in front of computers, TVs and video games – and not enough time outdoors getting fresh air and exercise. But one technology that’s become a must-have for many motorists also…

  • Andrew Corselli

    By: centraljersey.com Come Saturday, many more people will know the name Jayme Lynn Evans. The former Hillsborough resident recently landed a role in the two-hour made-for-television movie "Change of Plans," which airs on FOX TV at 8 p.m. Saturday. "I went through the audition process for it out in Los Angeles," said Ms. Evans, who…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Rise gets $50K donation

    HIGHTSTOWN: Rise gets $50K donation

    By Doug Carman, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — A single donation given this week to a local food pantry will provide it financial security for the next six months, its executive director said.    Princeton-based Church & Dwight, which manufactures Arm & Hammer products, handed Rise’s food pantry a $50,000 check Tuesday, from a total of $500,000…

  • WEST AMWELL: Solar facility talks slated to continue Jan. 25, 26

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — The Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue the public hearing for a controversial solar energy facility during its regular meeting Jan. 25.    That may not be enough time for a new law governing commercial renewable energy installations to get on the township books.    The Township Committee was…

  • Rich Fisher

    By: centraljersey.com ROBBINSVILLE – "Doctor" Don Hess feels his Hightstown High boys’ basketball team will be guard-driven this season. Which is why Hess was feeling pretty happy about things after Tuesday night’s 53-43 win at Robbinsville. "Our guards controlled the tempo of the game and they were excellent in spreading the floor and waiting for…

  • Michael Redmond

    By: centraljersey.com In 1911, William Howard Taft was the 27th president of the United States, King George V of England was crowned at Westminster Abbey, and St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) was pope in Rome. The world population was approximately 1.6 billion; the U.S. population was 94 million. There were 46 states in the Union.…