• MANVILLE: Events won’t take a holiday at the library

    Games, music, raffle, feast ‘shoes’ are planned By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer    The Manville Public Library staff has planned weeks of programs and projects at the upcoming holiday season.    A game night is planned for tomorrow, Friday, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.    ”We are going to have a teen game night with anyone from 6-12 grades.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Buerkle receives Kean lacrosse award

    HILLSBOROUGH: Buerkle receives Kean lacrosse award

    Ryan Buerkle, in action at Kean University

  • HAMILTON: Day care approved for Youngs Road church

    HAMILTON: Day care approved for Youngs Road church

    By James McEvoy, Managing Editor    HAMILTON — Over two years after being approved for a worshipping site on Youngs Road, the Church in Hamilton will now maintain a day-care center.    The establishment of day-care operations, which will initially serve only congregants’ children, was approved unanimously by the township Zoning Board of Adjustment Nov. 12.    ”The…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Toy store opens off Route 206

       Boro Toy Shoppe opened its doors at 411 Towne Center on Route 206 north in Hillsborough on Nov. 11.    Owners Nick and Jackie Mosso invite customers to become acquainted with the store’s blend of toys and services.    The Toy Shoppe has a mix of arts and crafts, cooperative games, science and educational products that are…

  • HAMILTON: Collector displays ‘Age of Sail’ memorabilia

    HAMILTON: Collector displays ‘Age of Sail’ memorabilia

    ichard Updike has spent the past 50 years collecting all things maritime, from paintings of vessels at sea to rare objects dating back hundreds of years. By Philip Sean Curran, Packet Media Group    Richard Updike has spent the past 50 years collecting all things maritime, from paintings of vessels at sea to rare objects dating…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Chinese restaurant snips ceremonial ribbon

    HILLSBOROUGH: Chinese restaurant snips ceremonial ribbon

    Mayor DelCore helps do the honors ”Chang’s China’s” restaurant held its grand opening on Nov. 9. Hillsborough Mayor Frank DelCore helped cut the ceremonial ribbon. Chang chun Yang is the owner and chief chef. Chun’s son, Tian “Mike” Yang, runs the front end of the restaurant. Chang’s China is located at 256 Route 206 South…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Where were you when JFK was shot?

    Residents can recall in detail the circumstances of the assassination 50 years ago By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    For millions of Americans, Friday’s 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy still lives vividly in their memories.    Random interviews with Hillsborough residents brought back the images of Mrs. Kennedy’s pillbox hat and blood-stained pink…

  • HAMILTON: Neighborhood cleanup set

    Organizers have announced the third annual Bromley Neighborhood Cleanup event will take place April 19, 2014.    HAMILTON — Organizers have announced the third annual Bromley Neighborhood Cleanup event will take place April 19, 2014.    According to the event’s GoFundMe webpage, the Bromley neighborhood, an urban area of Hamilton, is filled with people who need a…

  • LAWRENCE: Street named for Fred Vereen Jr.

    There is little doubt that Fred Vereen Jr. has left his mark on the Eggerts Crossing neighborhood. By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    There is little doubt that Fred Vereen Jr. has left his mark on the Eggerts Crossing neighborhood.    Mr. Vereen was instrumental in establishing the Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center on Eggerts Crossing Road —…

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