• Ned M. Weiss, M.D.

    By: centraljersey.com It may start with an unexplained sense of fatigue. Or maybe you noticed a change in your voice or have been feeling anxious for no apparent reason. All of these signs could point to a problem with your thyroid. Fortunately, with today’s advanced technology thyroid problems are easier to spot – and treat.…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Bail revocation sought for man accused in sex assault of girl, 12

    By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — Prosecutors are seeking to revoke the bail of a 40-year-old Windswept Drive man who is awaiting trial on charges he engaged in sexual conduct with a 12-year-old West Windsor girl in 2009.    Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Downing asked Superior Court Judge Robert Billmeier on Feb. 8 to revoke Darren…

  • Free advice from five former governors

    By: centraljersey.com If New Jersey, the most crowded state in the country, doesn’t pay attention to open space and clean air and water, "we can forget about creating anymore jobs." So said former Gov. Tom Kean last October when asked to provide advice to Gov. Chris Christie on the environment of this state we’re in.…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Candidates readying bids for 14th District

    By Mary Brienza, The Packet Group    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Republican Councilman John O’Sullivan has announced he will seek his party’s nomination to run against incumbent and former Mercer County Freeholder Daniel Benson for the 14th District seat in the state Assembly.    ”The average person needs to have someone experienced in local government to knock sense…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Students walking in their own designs

    WEST WINDSOR: Students walking in their own designs

    By Allison Musante, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Art students at Grover Middle School are expressing themselves on a different kind of canvas — their shoes.    About 100 eighth-graders in classes taught by Diane Lufrano and Sandy Bonasera participated in a month-long project of turning their sneakers and boots into works of art.    Ms. Lufrano…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – O’Sullivan to make Assembly bid

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – O’Sullivan to make Assembly bid

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    Another township councilman has his eye on the 14th District state Assembly seat.    Republican Councilman John O’Sullivan announced Friday that he will seek his party’s nomination to run against incumbent and former Mercer County freeholder Daniel Benson in November’s general election.    ”The average person needs to have someone experienced in…

  • Bank has record earnings

    By: centraljersey.com The Board of Directors of Hopewell Valley Community Bank (PinkSheets: HWDY) has announced that 2010 ended with record earnings in the fourth quarter. The board also increased the semi-annual cash dividend by 12 1/2 percent, moving it from $.04 to $.045. The cash dividend will be payable on March 7, 2011, to shareholders…

  • Sen. Turner calls for repeal of cable company tax

    By: centraljersey.com State Sen. Shirley K. Turner on Feb. 9 announced that she will introduce legislation to repeal the tax cable companies have been paying into a program that was set up to provide financial assistance to senior citizens and customers with disabilities, but was never actually used. The tas was created in 2006 as…

  • Zuza, Balucha chosen for honor

    By: centraljersey.com Manville Mayor Lillian Zuza and Jennifer Scuderi Balucha of Manville will be honored as "outstanding women" in Somerset County at an awards dinner sponsored by the county Commission on the Status of Women. Tickets are on sale for the program on Friday, March 25, at The Imperia at 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. A…

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