• Curley: County health care facilities must be privatized

    JOHN P. CURLEY The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has the opportunity to put the county on a more stable financial footing. Since 2007, the county health care facilities — John L. Montgomery, Freehold Township, and Geraldine L. Thompson, Wall Township — have ensued losses of more than $40 million of taxpayers money. This financial…

  • HAMILTON: Nottingham players ready for the diamond

    The Nottingham baseball team has a road game against Hunterdon Central on Saturday, while the softball squad will travel to face off against Bordentown Regional. by Josh Lashley, Special Writer HAMILTON — After all of the snow shoveling and plowing this winter, it just feels good knowing that the spring sports season has finally arrived.…

  • HAMILTON: West boys lacrosse ready to make strides

    Coach Chris-Luca hopes to see the Hornets, which earned a pair of victories during the 2013 season, be even more competitive this spring. by Josh Lashley, Special Writer HAMILTON — Slowly but surely, Hamilton West High School head boys lacrosse coach Alex Chis-Luca, now in his third year at the helm, is building up the…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Ravens players to perform ‘Into the Woods’

    ROBBINSVILLE: Ravens players to perform ‘Into the Woods’

    Performances will take place Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. by Amy Batista, Special Writer ROBBINSVILLE — Theater goers are invited to take a journey while favorite fairy tales come to life with a…

  • HAMILTON: Schirmer hopes to empower Hispanic residents

    HAMILTON: Schirmer hopes to empower Hispanic residents

    The first session, scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, will feature Abraham Lopez, executive director of the Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor  HAMILTON — Councilwoman Ileana Schirmer, who was born in Cuba, is proud of her heritage, and hopes to empower her fellow Hispanics living in the township.    To…

  • PLUMSTED: School district taxes may increase

    The preliminary $23.95 million budget, which is within cap, was introduced to the New Egypt Board of Education and the public during a board meeting last month. PLUMSTED — The proposed 2014-15 Plumsted School budget, if adopted, will present the average Plumsted taxpayer with a nearly $100 increase.    The preliminary $23.95 million budget, which is…

  • LAWRENCE: Living Local Expo broadens its focus

    When Carmen Roman finished her shift at Anchor House Saturday morning, she noticed a flyer on the table promoting the Living Local Expo Fair at the New Jersey Army National Guard Armory on Eggerts Crossing Ro By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    When Carmen Roman finished her shift at Anchor House Saturday morning, she noticed a…

  • HAMILTON: Council introduces 2014 municipal budget

    The 7-cent tax increase would result in the homeowner of a residence assessed at the township average of $135,000 to pay an additional $94 a year in local property taxes. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — The Township Council unanimously introduced the 2014 municipal budget, which if formally adopted by the governing body, would…

  • MANVILLE: April is Autism Awareness Month

    MANVILLE: April is Autism Awareness Month

       In Manville, both Weston and Roosevelt schools showed their support by participating Tuesday in “Bubbles4Autism.”    More than 800 students and staff members joined in the shape of a ribbon to blow bubbles, which are considered “symbols of joy, hope and laughter” to create a greater awareness of families facing autism.    Students also created autism ribbons…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community