• REGION: Somerset prosecutor charges 27 in 5-county narcotics sting

    A five-month investigation has resulted in the arrest of 27 individuals who have been charged with various drug, weapon and warrant offenses. A five-month investigation has resulted in the arrest of 27 individuals who have been charged with various drug, weapon and warrant offenses.    The investigation targeted heroin distribution activity in and around Franklin Township…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: She asks: How has gambling helped this state?

       With regard to the proposed restaurant on Route 206 that will feature off-track gambling, I have a question for anyone who is in favor of it: What has legalized gambling really done for New Jersey?    When casino gambling in Atlantic City began in 1978, for which I voted yes, the promise was that it would…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: CALENDAR

    Saturdays to April 26    One-hour dramatics programs for children grades K to 5 Instructed by Youth Stages Theater Company will be held at the South Brunswick Community Center, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction. 732 329-4000, x7671. Registration now open Grades K-2 at 10 a.m.; Grades 3-5 at 11:15 a.m.; Registration and payment deadline, March 24.…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Town celebrates National Library Week

    Mayor Janice Mironov recently celebrated the importance of libraries in honor of the town’s National Library Week from April 13th -19th. By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer EAST WINDSOR — Mayor Janice Mironov recently celebrated the importance of libraries in honor of the town’s National Library Week from April 13 -19.    ”Libraries have been a valuable…

  • PLAINSBORO: Nurse injured in explosion in critical condition

    PLAINSBORO: Nurse injured in explosion in critical condition

    A nurse seriously injured in an oxygen tank explosion at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro has been moved to a local burn center and is listed in critical condition By Charles W. Kimand and Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writers    PLAINSBORO — A nurse seriously injured in an oxygen tank explosion at the University…

  • MANVILLE: Charges brought for shoplifting from Walmart

       Albert Modica, 33, of Fords was charged with shoplifting electronics and CDs for allegedly taking $491.91 worth of items from Walmart at 1:15 p.m. March 31. After being advised he was under arrest, he took off on foot, police said, resulting in a charge of resisting arrest.    • Manuel Perez, 35, of Manville was arrested on…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Schurtz steps down

    Pirates basketball coach will focus on family By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    After nine successful seasons as the head coach of the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South boys basketball team, Bob Schurtz let his players know this week that this past season would be his last.    Schurtz and his wife, Jamie, are expecting their first child…

  • CRANBURY: CALENDAR

    Fridays through April 18    Jamesburg Elks Fish Fry & Broil from 5 to 8 p.m. at 74 West Railroad Ave Jamesburg, 732-521-2180. Sat., April 12    S.T.E.M. Story Time, at 10:30 a.m. 999 Frogs Wake Up! It’s All About Frogs! Come hear stories, sing songs, and catch flies with your tongue Ages 3-5, with caregiver. Registration…

  • MONROE: Fundraiser set for injured teen

    MONROE: Fundraiser set for injured teen

    The township is helping one of its own. By Jenine Clancy, Special Writer MONROE — The township is helping one of its own.    The high school staff and town police will play each other in a basketball game on Tuesday, April 22 in honor of Michael “Mikey” Nichols who suffered a severe spinal cord injury…

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