• Evans-McQuaid

    By: centraljersey.com Chelsea Faye Evans, daughter of Mark and Rebecca Savage Evans of Masaryktown, Fla., was wed to Brendan Anthony McQuaid, son of Carol and Keith McQuaid of Titusville, on Aug. 28 at the Church of Blessed Sacrament in Bolton Landing, N.Y., with Father James Mackey officiating. The bride was escorted by her father and…

  • GUEST COLUMN: Things one needs to know about bed bugs

    Suzanne Rose, health educator, Hopewell Township Health Department    Bed bugs were once a common public health pest problem worldwide that declined in incidence through the mid- 1900’s. Recently bed bugs have undergone a dramatic resurgence and there are worldwide reports of increasing numbers of infestations. Bed bugs are great travelers; they are readily transported via…

  • Dysfunctional Listening: Effects on K-12 Student Achievement

    By Alan R. Ehrlich Most of us know that listening is the key to learning with children spending upwards of 70% of their day in listening activities, yet we ignore the fact that they receive virtually no instruction in this critical skill. Our ability to listen is assumed and is generally measured by the simple…

  • Thanks offered to YMCA

    By: centraljersey.com As a full-time working mother, it has been a challenge to raise my two children. From their infant years to their toddler years to their school years, I have relied on the support of child-care providers. My children have been enrolled in such programs as day care, kindergarten enrichment, before- and after-school care…

  • MANVILLE: Leaner Community Day still promises a good time

    By: Eileen Oldfield, Staff Writer MANVILLE – This year’s Community Day, set for Saturday, is a two-part celebration – in addition to celebrating Manville, organizers will also be recognizing the rescue squad’s 75th Anniversary. "We’ve combined community day with the celebration of the Manville Rescue Squad’s 75th Anniversary," Ed Komoroski, one of the Community Day…

  • HoVal Junior Midgets give RV its first loss

    By: centraljersey.com Defensively, the line was led by Jeff Lorenz, Austin Hawkins, Greenberg and Braden Brown, while linebackers Jantomo, Chris DeClerico, Pancake Latham, Horihan and Simonian made big hits. Mike Salerno blocked well at receiver and Andrew Wooley worked hard at defensive end. Quarterback Kevin Coleman engineered the final scoring drive. In a 37-0 win…

  • Find a way to save the Dinky

    Kip Cherry, Princeton With the recent work stoppage on the new Hudson River Tunnel we have a real reminder of the tremendous importance that the State of New Jersey has placed on rail for the state’s economic future. For years, in spite of tight finances, New Jersey Transit has shown its belief in the potential…

  • Vella would be an independent thinker

    By Vinnie Geloso and Lisa Hofmeister We were so happy to hear that Maureen Vella has stepped up to run for Township Committee. The two of us, siblings who both live in Hillsborough, have lived in Hillsborough and known Maureen for over 10 years. Maureen is running because she believes there are substantive issues at…

  • Riddle Orchestra to perform

    By: centraljersey.com MONROE – Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m., the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission and the Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts will present the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. The performance will take place at the Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road. Experience their hits with Mr. Riddle’s original…

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