• LAWRENCE: Older workers need to revamp job-search skills

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Barbara Miller had worked for the Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. for 23 years, coordinating the labeling of new pharmaceutical products.    But in July 2009, Ms. Miller became another statistic. The Upper Freehold Township resident lost her job at the company’s New Brunswick plant as BMS shed 3 percent of its workforce.…

  • LAWRENCE: Sustainable Lawrence turning 5

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    There’s no need to break out the tuxedo or the ball gown — casual dress will do just fine for Sustainable Lawrence’s “Green Tie Gala,” set for Oct. 30 at the solar-powered barn at Terhune Orchard on Cold Soil Road.    The event, which runs from 7 to 11 p.m., honors…

  • Diocese of Metuchen offers Bible Scripture series for Catholics

    By Joanne Ward PISCATAWAY – The Diocese of Metuchen will hold the second of its seven-session faith formation series entitled, “The Bible: Root of our Catholic Faith,” on Thursday, Oct. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Catechesis, the series is designed to help Catholics better understand their biblical foundations and…

  • Brian M. Vannozzi, M.D.

    By: centraljersey.com Joint pain – especially in the knees and hips – is a common complaint as people grow older. While arthritis is often the culprit, joint pain can also be caused by other conditions and injuries that lead to aching hips and sore knees. That’s why it’s important not to jump to conclusions and…

  • LAWRENCE: Revised sign law emerges

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Nearly two years after the township’s sign ordinance was thrown out on constitutional grounds that it violated First Amendment rights to free speech, Township Council introduced a revised sign ordinance at its Oct. 5 meeting.    Township Council introduced the ordinance by a 4-1 vote. Mayor Michael Powers and Council members…

  • Bordentown to ‘tackle’ breast cancer

    By: centraljersey.com October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Bordentown High School football team is participating in the fundraiser "BRHS Football Tackles Breast Cancer." The team has dedicated its Oct. 22 home game with Palmyra to breast cancer awareness. The entire team, including coaches and cheerleaders, will be wearing pink shoelaces in their cleats…

  • District 12 and Valley candidates to air views

    District 12 and Valley candidates to air views

    Ruth Luse    New Jersey 12th Congressional District Representative Rush Holt (Democrat) and challenger Scott Sipprelle (Republican) are holding their first public debate Oct. 14 at 11:45 a.m. at Rider University’s Yvonne Theatre in the Fine Arts Hall, Route 206, Lawrenceville.    This one-hour debate — to help prepare district voters for the Nov. 2 general election…

  • Giving credit where credit is due

    By: centraljersey.com I am writing this letter to give my thanks and appreciation to the volunteers and local businesses that contributed to our recent Fall Clean Up and Decorating effort at Sharon and Windsor elementary schools in Robbinsville. The project had two aims: to weed out the overgrown flower bed in front of the Sharon…

  • District 12 and Valley candidates to air views

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