Category: archives

  • Messing with success in the Highlands

    By: centraljersey.com In stark contrast to the natural beauty of New Jersey’s Highlands region is the needless tension between the conservation of its critical water supply and natural resources, and plans for local economic development. Recent successes of municipalities that have chosen to conform to the Highlands Regional Master Plan prove this to be a…

  • Thanks for keeping food bank supplied

    By: centraljersey.com On behalf of the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, I wish to thank all the caring and compassionate people who so generously donated food to us during this holiday season. The Food Bank provided over 3,400 turkeys, 25 tons of fresh produce and 15 tons of the trimmings to our member agencies –…

  • Local swimmers excel in Peddie Aquatics opener

    By: centraljersey.com The Peddie Aquatics Association opened the new eco-friendly pool at Peddie when it hosted The Peddie Thanksgiving Classic, a tournament-style age group swim meet. Over 800 swimmers from ages 6 to 18 competed and a number of Hightstown/East Windsor athletes excelled. In the senior age group, Peddie event winners included East Windsor’s Scott…

  • MONROE: Man charged with attempted murder, arson

       MONROE — A Manalapan man was charged with attempted murder and arson in connection with a fire to a building and truck Nov. 26.    Martin E. Hroncich, 23, of Pinebrook Road, was charged Monday with four counts of attempted murder, aggravated arson, arson, criminal mischief and stalking.    Police said that at 3:39 a.m. Nov. 26,…

  • State History Fair moves to Allaire State Park in 2011

    By: centraljersey.com TRENTON – Have you ever participated in a Revolutionary War military drill? Or had the chance to plow a furrow? What about spinning wool on a real spinning wheel? These are just a few of dozens of historical exhibits and activities that will be featured when the "Spirit of the Jerseys State History…

  • Luminaries to mark annual Womanspace project

    By: centraljersey.com Princeton residents will light candles at dusk on Monday in recognition of Womanspace’s ninth annual Communities of Light, the largest single project in Mercer County designed to increase awareness about the serious issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. A formal ceremony with Princeton Township Mayor Bernard P. Miller and Borough Mayor Mildred…

  • Big doings at Plainsboro library

    By: centraljersey.com An exciting double-barreled debut is on tap in December for arts aficionados visiting Plainsboro Public Library. In the main gallery, a retrospective benefit show has opened, featuring new works by a selection of artists who have held shows over the past 18 years. From the Tower Room will radiate the first-ever virtual show…

  • East Windsor

    By: centraljersey.com Officers responded to a Dorchester Drive residence Dec. 1 when the homeowner reported returning home and discovering her house had been burglarized between 9 and 10:21 a.m. Police said entry was made by forcing open the front door and the residence was found in disarray. According to police, jewelry and electronics worth approximately…

  • State History Fair returning in 2011

    By: centraljersey.com TRENTON – Have you ever participated in a Revolutionary War military drill? Or had the chance to plow a furrow? What about spinning wool on a real spinning wheel? These are just a few of dozens of historical exhibits and activities that will be featured when the "Spirit of the Jerseys State History…