• SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: May 30

    By Michelle Marinello    Enjoy a great morning of community fun in a casual setting and meet your neighbors at the Jacksonville Community Center breakfast.    The all-you-can-meet breakfast consists of bacon, sausage, pork roll, eggs, pancakes, fried potatoes, juice, coffee and tea. The breakfast will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 2,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Some polling locations change for Tuesday’s primary election

       Residents won’t cast ballots at township elementary and intermediate schools next week.    As of the June 4 primary election, there will now be only six polling locations. The move, approved by the county Board of Elections, was made for consolidation and traffic reasons.    Here’s the poll breakdown:    • Three districts (numbers 1, 8, 30) will vote…

  • NEW BRUNSWICK:Edison Cop pleads innocent to charges

    Accused of trying to burn out fellow officer and family in Monroe By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor NEW BRUNSWICK — The Edison police officer facing attempted murder and aggravated arson charges for allegedly setting fire to the Arlene Drive home of a superior and his family last week pled not guilty during his arraignment…

  • MANVILLE: Borough remembers soldiers’ sacrifice

    MANVILLE: Borough remembers soldiers’ sacrifice

    Many generations remember and salute at a Manville Memorial Day observance.

  • NEW BRUNSWICK: Edison cop pleads innocent to charges

    NEW BRUNSWICK: Edison cop pleads innocent to charges

    MARK R. SULLIVAN/MYCENTRALJERSEY Michael A. Dotro

  • MANVILLE: Scholarships are given by credit union

    MANVILLE: Scholarships are given by credit union

    Two Manville High girls given college-aid grants By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    Winners of two college-aid scholarships were announced at the Manville Area Federal Credit Union’s 76th annual meeting May 21 at the VFW Hall on Washington Avenue.    More than 200 credit union members and guests attended the dinner buffet and meeting.    Natalie Walkoviak,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: School board filing deadline is Tuesday

       Anyone interested in running for the Hillsborough Township school board must file a petition with the Somerset County clerk by 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4.    This is the first year for this deadline, since Hillsborough will elect school board members as part of the Nov. 5 general election.    Incumbent Greg Gillette said he has filed.…

  • STATE LIBRARY HOSTS STACY F. ROTH AS MOLLY PITCHER

    STATE LIBRARY HOSTS STACY F. ROTH AS MOLLY PITCHER

    By Gary Cooper On Wednesday, June 19, from noon to 1 p.m., the New Jersey State Library will present a free lunch-time program:“Over Here, Molly Pitcher” with Stacy F. Roth of History on the Hoof. This dramatic presentation highlights the life of one of the women who “belonged to the army” during the American Revolution.…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Honoring their sacrifice

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Honoring their sacrifice

    Steven Birch photos VFW Auxiliary President Loretta Bolinger places a wreath at the post’s memorial on Henderson Road. Below, American Legion Post 401 Commander Gary Cooper and Auxiliary President Barbara Buhl place a wreath at its memorial Monday morning

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