• Animal contact is cause of outage

    More than 4,000 Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers lost power on the evening of April 15 after animal contact with equipment occurred at the Millhurst substation in Manalapan. JCP&L customers in Englishtown, Freehold, Manalapan and Millstone Township were affected by the power outage, JCP&L spokesman Ron Morano said. Morano reported that 4,341 customers…

  • Food banks expand arsenal in war on hunger

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Those involved with food banks across central New Jersey are working to alleviate hunger, a persistent problem plaguing families and individuals across the state. The number of those experiencing hunger continues to rise in New Jersey, according to a study by Feeding America, a nonprofit that seeks to educate…

  • Bon Jovi helps launch resource center for needy

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Jon Bon Jovi discusses plans for the B.E.A.T. Center, which he described as a resource hub for people in need, during an April 14 press conference at the center’s future location in Toms River. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jon Bon Jovi is taking his efforts to serve those in…

  • DATEBOOK

     A wine tasting fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will take place 6-9 p.m. May 8 at Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt. Tickets are $75. Details: 732-904-6379 or [email protected].  Emley’s Hill United Methodist Church historical service will take place at 9:30 a.m. May 17 at the church, 69 Emley’s…

  • PRINCETON: Library in full fundraising mode

    PRINCETON: Library in full fundraising mode

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer The Princeton Public Library will turn to big and small donors to help pay for renovating the second floor of the building for an estimated $2.9 million. Library director Leslie Burger said Tuesday that the library had $617,000 in reserve money on hand and a pledge of a $750,000…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Public opinion sought on possible reconfiguration of Canal Pointe Boulevard

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Township officials want to know what residents and commuters think of reconfiguring Canal Pointe Boulevard as a three-lane roadway with bicycle lanes. The Burns Group, of Exton, Pennsylvania, conducted a Canal Pointe Boulevard traffic study to evaluate the existing and future conditions on Canal Pointe Boulevard, and…

  • MONTGOMERY: Township plants bonfire sugar maple tree

    MONTGOMERY: Township plants bonfire sugar maple tree

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — The bonfire sugar maple’s leaves emerge burgundy in spring, quickly change to green through the summer and burst into red and orange in the fall. Van Horne Park off Princeton Avenue is now home to the fast growing tree, which was planted in honor of Arbor Day. “It’s…

  • HOPEWELL: Schaefer gymnasts win NJ State Championship

    HOPEWELL: Schaefer gymnasts win NJ State Championship

    On March 14, the Schafer School of Gymnastics boys team won the New Jersey State Championship meet in Colts Neck. Local resident Patrick Stover won the both the high bar and parallel bars, while placing fourth in the overall competition in the 10-plus age group. Locals Landon Schafer and Jake O’Connell also placed, with Shafer…

  • HOPEWELL: Stabile named new GM/CEO at Hopewell Valley Golf Club

    HOPEWELL: Stabile named new GM/CEO at Hopewell Valley Golf Club

    Hopewell Valley Golf Club has announced the appointment of Jill S. Stabile as its new General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. The appointment, which culminated an eight-month executive search, is effective immediately. ”We’re delighted to have Ms. Stabile on board,” said HVGC president John Lohse. “Her talent and extensive golf club experience are exactly what…

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