• Local Author to Join Human Rights Delegation to Guatemala

    By M. Riben FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            June 20, 2009                     Local Author to Join Human Rights Delegation to Guatemala Mirah Riben, 64, of South Brunswick, advocate for the rights of mothers and their children, will be part of a human rights delegation to Guatemala, ”For Women’s Right to Live" sponsored by…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Honors, awards given to CHS seniors June 18

    Annual event held at high school    Many members of the Hopewell Valley Central High School Class of 2009 received honors and awards at a ceremony at the high school on June 18. Those honored are as follows:    HONOR AWARDS    The Hopewell Valley YMCA Award, in memory of Bud Ruskie to the boy who best represents…

  • NJ Transit Presentation June 30

    By Raritan Valley Rail Coalition SOMERVILLE– Elected officials, transportation professionals and the public are invited to the third Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) meeting of 2009.  It will be held Tuesday, June 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the third-floor freeholders’ meeting room of the Somerset County Administration Building at 20 Grove St. The featured…

  • ‘Picnic on the Green’ Planned for July 3

    By Somerset County Board of Freeholders             SOMERVILLE – The public is invited to pack a picnic lunch, bring lawn chairs or a blanket and come enjoy an old-fashioned “Picnic on the Green” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Somerset County Courthouse.             Sponsored by the Board of Freeholders and the Cultural & Heritage…

  • Rainy Day Play

    Rainy Day Play

    When inclement weather strikes, there are plenty of active indoor options By Ruth B. Roufberg    HAVING weathered winter blizzards and April showers, we and our children eagerly look forward to the joys that come with summer: vacations, travel, camp, visits to grandparents, and warm, sunny days for hours of outdoor play.    But Mother Nature has…

  • Coat is Catalyst for Conflict and Redemption at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre July 10 – 19

    Coat is Catalyst for Conflict and Redemption at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre July 10 – 19

    Coat is Catalyst for Conflict and Redemption at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre July 10 – 19

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: Teacher accused of showing porn video to students

    Man was art teacher at Hightstown High By Sean Ruppert, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN — A Hightstown High School art teacher was charged Thursday with exhibiting obscene material to a minor, a third-degree offense. Shawn Cier, 34, of Bedminster, is accused of showing a pornographic video on his cell phone to two female students, ages 16…

  • PRINCETON: Carter has double shot

    PRINCETON: Carter has double shot

    Princeton resident eyes chances to go to water polo junior worlds By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Matt Carter must make a difficult decision in the next few days, and he couldn’t be more thrilled.    The Princeton resident was selected to the South African 17-man junior national water polo training team last fall, then last…

  • MOVIE TIMES: June 19-25

    Movies and times are valid from June 19-25. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. EAST BRUNSWICK MEGA MOVIES (732-651-6342): The Proposal (PG13) Fri. 1:55, 4:30, 7, 9:35; Sat.-Tues. 11:25, 1:55, 4:30, 7, 9:35. Year One (PG13) Fri.-Tues. 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:15, 9:45. Transformers:…

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