• HILLSBOROUGH: Schools will register kindergartners

    Hillsborough schools are registering next fall’s kindergartners on March 1, 3 and 4. Registration will take place at the six K-4 elementary schools as follows: – March 1 – Students with last names from A-H. – March 3 – Students with last names from I-P. – March 4 – Students with last names from Q-Z.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Revenge’ fire misses mark

    Indictment brought in September 2009 alleged arson    David J. Bednar, 20, of Hillsborough wanted to get back at the guy who stole his girlfriend away. So he decided to set fire to his house, police say.    One problem: When Bednar poured gasoline on an exterior gas meter at 43 Fox Chase Run on Sept. 20,…

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    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.…

  • LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Week of Feb. 17

       February display: Featured this month in the display case is Sandra Granurski’s collection of nature photos. * * *    Displays needed: Do you have a hobby or collection you would like to exhibit in the display case at the entrance to the library? Call Barbara at 908-722-9722.     * * *    Books for sale: The…

  • Students ask shoppers to give veggies

    Raritan Valley Community College program donates to food bank Student nurses from Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg and the Food Bank Network of Somerset County have joined forces to bring awareness to the need for fresh fruits and vegetables in the community’s food pantries. As part of this effort, four students in the College’s…

  • MANVILLE: Officials praise students, staff

    By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer    Staff and students in the Manville School district were honored at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Staff members were recognized for service and Manville High School students also received recognition.    During her superintendent’s report, Dr. Johanna Ruberto began by saying “Now, for the most important part of…

  • Michele Byers

    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.…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR

    Grateful for the help John and Kate Wood, Foxcroft Drive To Lawrence Township’s brave and comforting men and women in the Fire and Police departments and on the EMS Squad, and to our friends and neighbors we want to extend our deepest gratitude for all that you did for us whenour home caught on fire,…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Essay contest rewards kids’ charity efforts

    Hillsborough orthodontist Laurene Wolf will again sponsor the "Giving Smiles" Foundation essay contest, which offers free braces and charitable donations to children who submit the best essays about their charitable experiences and ideas. Children in kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to enter to win one of several prizes, including first place of free braces…

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