• SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Monmouth Junction students raise money for Princeton animal shelter

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer     Two Monmouth Junction Elementary School fifth-graders are making a difference in the lives of unwanted animals.     The pair are raising money and collecting donations of supplies for an animal shelter in Princeton called SAVE, according to Monmouth Junction resident Jeff DiBartolo.     Mr. DiBartolo’s daughter, Amanda, 10, and…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Bike alliance seeking students

       The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance is once again looking for student advisers to work with its trustees over the next 12 months.    Serving as a student adviser is an excellent way for students to make a difference in their community while developing organizational skills, helping to plan and publicize events, and learning to…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Guidice becomes four-time champ

    Wins SCT wrestling at 145 By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    There have only been seven four-time individual wrestling champions in the 35-year history of the Somerset County Tournament.    Hillsborough High School senior T.J. Guidice became the sixth when he won a 12-2 major decision over Bound Brook’s Ricky Ash in the 145-pound championship Saturday.…

  • PRINCETON: Arts Council finds how to grow programs and budget

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    The Arts Council of Princeton has seen growth in its programs and a turnaround in its budget, thanks to great supporters of the arts.    Jeff Nathanson, executive director of the Arts Council of Princeton, talked about expansion of programs and a 42 percent budget growth in the past two years…

  • Bob Nuse

    By: centraljersey.com Jamel Smith is the same defensive presence he has always been for the New Egypt High School boys basketball team. But this year he’s added another wrinkle to his game as an offensive weapon for the Warriors. "Last year he averaged around four or five points a game," New Egypt coach Jay Corby…

  • Briefs

    By: centraljersey.com Registration for Hopewell Valley Lacrosse, a youth lacrosse program for girls and boys in grades 3-8, is being held for the Spring season through Feb. 12. Returning players and interested newcomers must complete the registration process at www.hovallax.com. For more information, visit the website or email [email protected].

  • Lessons learned from an ancient hawk

    By: centraljersey.com Michele Byers Many of New Jersey’s senior citizens migrate south in the winter. In contrast to the "snow birds," one venerable red- tailed hawk from New Jersey was recently found to be the oldest living of its species in the world! She’s a happy reminder that many raptors are experiencing a comeback in…

  • Allentown hosting hot stove

    By: centraljersey.com The Allentown Baseball Hot Stove Dinner will be held Feb. 2, 2011 in the Cedar Gardens in Hamilton from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Current Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy is the host for it. Among those scheduled to appear at the dinner are former Phillies player Mitch Williams, former Mets player Dave Gallagher,…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Area responds to Haiti quake appeal

    CENTRAL JERSEY: Area responds to Haiti quake appeal

    A group of NRG employees gathered donations to aid the quake victims.

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