• HILLSBOROUGH: Not a millionaire, but still better off

    HILLSBOROUGH: Not a millionaire, but still better off

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    Just four questions away from becoming a millionaire, Erin Jones, formerly of Hillsborough, made what she called an “easy” decision when she accepted a check for $50,000 after answering the timeless question, “Is that your final answer?”    ”I promised myself that once I got to $25,000, I would be more…

  • HOPEWELL: Special needs event set Saturday

    HOPEWELL: Special needs event set Saturday

    Shown above planning Saturday’s open house at the Hopewell Firehouse are (from left) Glenn Gabai (Hopewell Fire Department EMT), Tyler Bell, of Pennington, and township police Officer Brian Dendis.

  • Advancing Opportunities to Present Civic Leadership Award to PSE&G’s Don Tretola Monday, March 23

    Advancing Opportunities EWING, NJ – Non-profit disability service provider Advancing Opportunities, formerly Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, will present its Civic Leadership Award to PSE&G’s Regional Public Affairs Manager and Burlington County resident Don Tretola during a breakfast ceremony on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Trenton’s Lafayette Yard Marriott.  One hundred guests are…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Not a millionaire, but still better off

    HILLSBOROUGH: Not a millionaire, but still better off

    Former Hillsborough resident Erin Jones, left, appeared this week on ABC-TV’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” with hostess Meredith Vieira. Photo courtesy of Valleycrest Productions Ltd.

  • Don’t penalize graffiti victims

       I, like most residents of Manville, have become concerned about the recent increase of graffiti within our town.    The most shocking incident was the 33 building painting spree that took place over the weekend. It was very good news to hear that the three young perpetrators of this incident were discovered and arrested.    Now, I…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Temple’s events put focus on helping others

       On Sunday, Temple Beth-El will continue its annual Mitzvah Day tradition at the temple on Route 206, where members gather to focus on activities that help others in Somerset County, as well as around the world.    The Hebrew word mitzvah means commandment, and there are a number of commandments in the Jewish tradition that instruct…

  • CRANBURY PRESS: Two charged in East Brunswick shooting

    By Maria Prato-Gaines, Staff Writer    A Jamesburg and a Monroe resident were charged in connection to a shooting that occurred March 9 in an East Brunswick park.    According to police, a 17-year-old Monroe resident is facing an attempted murder charge after area law enforcement agencies identified him as the alleged shooter. In addition, Raymond Horn…

  • WEST WINDSOR: After 5 years, development plan faces a vote

    By Kristine Snodgrass, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Years of controversy will culminate in one roll call vote Monday night, as the adoption of the controversial redevelopment plan for the train station area goes before council following a public hearing.    As few as two ‘yes’ votes would enact a land use ordinance for the 350-acre…

  • MOST THINGS CONSIDERED: Weighing between a handy man and a handyman

       Last Saturday, I pretreated my laundry, added soap, and pressed the “on” button. Nothing happened. I tried the dryer. It was dead as Bart Turtletaub’s career. (If you’re asking who he is, I’ve made my point.)    Sure, the appliances are both 20 years old, but the odds that they would both die on the same…

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