• Book notes

    A woman to whom we are all endebted By: Joan Ruddiman – Special Writer Rebecca Skloot’s first book took the publishing world by storm. Within days of its release, rave reviews propelled "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" (Crown Publishers, 2010) into the top echelons of Best Book lists. The book is fascinating, but so,…

  • Death notice

    Judith Muszynski By: centraljersey.com PLAINSBORO – Judith Muszynski, 59, died on Aug. 26. A longtime Manville resident, funeral services were held Tuesday from the Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, Manville. A funeral liturgy was held at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, followed by interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough.

  • In the kitchen

    Simple fruit desserts By: Faith Bahadurian – Special Writer This is the perfect time of year for summer fruit desserts. Peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots are in the markets. You might also find some local late-season berries at the farmstand, but even those from elsewhere seem to have extra flavor. Most of the summer was…

  • SOUTH HUNTERDON: ‘Virtual backpack’ new at high school

    By Linda Seida, Staff Writer    WEST AMWELL — No longer will students be able to say they lost a permission slip or other forms sent home by their teachers.    South Hunterdon Regional High School has begun using a “virtual backpack” to keep parents informed.    This school year, beginning Sept. 7 when approximately 360 students return…

  • Raritan college offers fine arts classes

    By: centraljersey.com Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg is offering two fine arts classes for youngsters this fall. The following classes have been scheduled: Cartooning: Students ages 6 to 12 draw their favorite cartoon character or create their own original characters and creatures. The class will be held Fridays, Sept. 24 to Oct. 29,…

  • Senior corner

    By: centraljersey.com Hillsborough Senior Citizens Chapter A meets the first Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the municipal building. We are open to new members. At our last meeting, we welcomed eight new members, six of whom are guys and our president cheered since most of our members are ladies. Doors open at…

  • Recycle Shed to be open today

    By: centraljersey.com CRANBURY – The Recycle Shed will be open today, Friday, from noon to 3 p.m. Bring unwanted E-waste – all computer components, televisions, fax machines, electric cords (all types including computer, gaming, strands of lights, extension, etc.), printer cartridges, cell phones and mercury containing thermometers to 100 Dey Road. White goods – washers,…

  • Shore Dinner to benefit Ely Park’s beautification

    Shore Dinner to benefit Ely Park’s beautification

    Jim Hamilton, Christopher Beall and Andrew Abruzzese (from left) and Matt Kane (not in photo) will cook a shore dinner on York Street in a community fundraising event for Ely Park.

  • Where to write

    By: centraljersey.com President – President Barack Obama: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20500; telephone, 202-456-1111 (for comments), 202-456-1414 (for switchboard); fax, 202-456-2461. E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.whitehouse.gov U.S. Senate – Frank Lautenberg (D): Washington office: 324 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510; 202-224-3224; fax, 202-228-4054. Newark office: One Gateway Center, 23rd…

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