• Art show set at library

    By: centraljersey.com MONROE – From Monday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 24, the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will sponsor a juried art show at the Monroe Township Library. Jade Lein, who will decide what pieces are accepted for the show, is an art historian with a speciality in museum studies and a gallery curator.…

  • WEST AMWELL: Pine Creek facility to close after 17 years

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — Pine Creek Miniature Golf, nestled in a rural setting off Route 31 in West Amwell, has entertained thousands during its 17 years in business, but plans to close its doors for the final time on Oct. 31.    Until then, the facility will remain open for daytime and…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: SB-MWA to celebrate water

       Set for Oct. 2 is the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association’s annual FEST fundraiser. This year’s event, “Water Works, the 35th Annual Watershed Fest,” combines fine food, music and fun with a celebration of our water and environment,” said spokesperson Gwen McNamara.    ”’Water Works’ for us in so many ways,” said Jim Waltman, association executive director.…

  • LAMBERTVILLE: PBA is being asked to help avert layoff

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    LAMBERTVILLE — A city officer’s job is on the line for the second year in a row as finances may force a layoff.    The city on Friday sent a 60-day layoff notice to the union that represents Lambertville police officers, Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 188. The notice names just one…

  • Thurs., Sept. 23

    By: centraljersey.com Gift of Laughter Workshop. The laughs are on Certified Laughter Leaders Marie Bethke and Marleane Hutchinson who will demonstrate how laughter can make life better and healthier. Learn laughter exercises and their effects on the mind & body and some good-hearted living practices to prevent "hardening of the attitudes." 7 to 8 p.m.…

  • TRENTON: East Windsor man shot, killed in his Laundromat

    By centraljersey.com    TRENTON – An East Windsor man was shot and killed at his Trenton Laundromat on Friday morning in a botched robbery attempt.    Ambreesh D. Patel, 33, was shot and killed at James Dry Cleaners, 905 Parkside Ave., in a brazen, broad-daylight robbery gone wrong, Trenton police said. Mr. Patel was killed…

  • Osborne’s shore houses on exhibit at Chauncey

    Osborne’s shore houses on exhibit at Chauncey

    By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    One of the many good things about visiting the Jersey Shore is the chance to see the fine, stately houses that have faced the ocean for a century or more.    An impressive group of paintings of Wildwood houses is on display through the end of this month at the ETS’…

  • Military Appreciation Weekend at Flemington Department Store

    Military Appreciation Weekend at Flemington Department Store

    By Carl Resnick In the spring of 1945, World War II was ending in Europe. The war in the Pacific would go until August. Much of Europe had been left in ruins. The death toll would reach at least 50 million people, many of whom would never be identified. The number of wounded or left…

  • Kulp is honored

    By: centraljersey.com Lehigh junior midfielder Leah Kulp, a Hopewell Valley High graduate, was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. Kulp spearheaded a Lehigh defense which allowed only nine shots (two on goal) to Marist on Friday. Kulp’s highlight play came late in regulation when a Red…

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