South Amboy councilman on his way to fourth deployment to Iraq    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: My Central Jersey.
SOUTH AMBOY —Third Ward Councilman Jack O'Connell is on his way to Iraq. Again. This will be O'Connell's fourth tour of duty as part of U.S. military involvement in Iraq. A lieutenant colonel in the Air... Full Story...

Flemington retail center to open in Sept.    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: My Central Jersey.
FLEMINGTON —The borough's retail presence will be even stronger when an all-new shopping center opens next month behind the Routes 202-31 traffic circle. The Shoppes at Flemington will add 113,454 square feet of... Full Story...

Hillsborough family wins night at Commerce Ball Park    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: My Central Jersey.
The Bessasparis Family of Hillsborough is ready for their big night in Somerville Aluminum’s luxury suite at Commerce Ball Park. Pictured are (Front Row) Brian, Nicole and Brandon Bessasparis. (Center Row) Diane and Danny Bessasparis... Full Story...

Morris Republican mulling run for governor    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (AP) -- One New Jersey lawmaker is thinking beyond the presidential election and looking toward next year's race for governor. Assemblyman Richard Merkt, R-Mendham Township, plans to announce at George... Full Story...

Police: Prayer ritual sparked North Brunswick condominium fire    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
A resident's praying ritual may have led to a fire that gutted most of a 24-unit condominium building Tuesday, officials said Wednesday. The origin of the three-alarm blaze has been traced to a master bedroom on the lower... Full Story...

Hurricane recovery confronts low literacy rate    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
NEW ORLEANS - Marsha Williams had always hesitated when mail arrived from the government. After Hurricane Katrina, she began to fear the letters. One warned that her apartment building could be shut down because of unrepaired... Full Story...

Wreck closes Main Street in South River    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: My Central Jersey.
SOUTH RIVER —A three-vehicle accident shut down Main Street for approximately 20 minutes Wednesday morning. The road was then reopened, police said. Police said one car rear-ended another into a tractor-trailer on Main... Full Story...

UPDATE: 5 people hurt after car crashes through fence at Branchburg daycare center    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: My Central Jersey.
BRANCHBURG —Five people -- three children and two adults -- were injured shortly after noon Wednesday when a car tore through a fence and entered onto a playground at the KinderCare Learning Center on 212 Raritan Valley... Full Story...

North Brunswick residents find relief after fire    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: My Central Jersey.
NORTH BRUNSWICK —Relief efforts are under way to help the dozens of residents displaced by a fire that ripped through their condominium building Tuesday morning. The Red Cross of Central New Jersey has opened cases with... Full Story...

Work to begin on $90M spa in Peapack-Gladstone    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE -The developer of a proposed $90 million luxury spa at the Natirar estate said construction will begin on the first phase of the project within a week. The first building to be started will be a restaurant... Full Story...

Ohio university eyes ‘stools for schools    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
AKRON, Ohio - Some people dub it "stools for schools," yet a plan to lease the city's sewage system gets high marks from others. Mayor Don Plusquellic has proposed leasing the city-owned sewage system to a private contractor... Full Story...

Homeowners mix vegetables, flowers to save money    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Tidy lawns have been replaced by a jumble of hot peppers, tomatoes, peas, peaches, berries and plums in the front yards of two next-door neighbors. And that's just a sampling. "What aren't we growing... Full Story...

Mystery ‘iPhone Girl’ generates Internet intrigue    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
HONG KONG - Who is the "iPhone Girl"? Pictures of an Asian factory worker found on a new iPhone sold to a British customer have generated keen discussion on the Internet about her identity - and her fate. The three pictures... Full Story...

Clintons throw a one-two punch at McCain    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
DENVER - Democrats were using the one-two punch of Hillary and Bill Clinton to unify their party against Republicans and argue that the nation would be safer - its economy as well as its citizens - under a Barack Obama administration... Full Story...

Hurricane Gustav hits Haiti, could drive up gas prices    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti-Hurricane Gustav dumped torrential rains across southern Haiti on Tuesday, killing at least one man and threatening crops amid protests over high food prices. Global fuel futures soared on fears Gustav... Full Story...

Edison man keeping council on its toes    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: My Central Jersey.
EDISON —Carl Zimmermann lives by his credo: demand something and it will be done. The lifetime Edison resident and chairman of the Property Maintenance Committee refers to himself as a one man army. He said he made it... Full Story...

Cops seek gun source in double shooting    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
VINELAND -- Police on Tuesday were trying to determine how a man who shot his ex-girlfriend and then fatally shot himself acquired the handgun used in the Monday incident. Police are awaiting the results of a firearms trace... Full Story...

Merchants reluctant to open Sundays    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
MILLVILLE -- It's the million-dollar question in the city's Glasstown Arts District. "I don't understand why more businesses aren't open on Sundays," said Gloria Dunhour, manager of Winfield's Restaurant... Full Story...

Teen birdies on Eagle Scout project    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: The Daily Journal.
VINELAND -- Nicholas Repp's two grandfathers served in the military. So when it came time to work on his Eagle Scout project, he opted for something that would benefit local veterans. "I know and appreciate what a vet... Full Story...

Joining the battle against ovarian cancer    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
MADISON -- During the entire month of September, teal ribbons will line the streets of most cities throughout New Jersey. The ribbons are a reminder for ovarian cancer awareness. One woman who will be tying those teal ribbons... Full Story...

Casual, elegant, international    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
Business name: British Pine Emporium Type of business: Interior design, custom cabinetry, casual elegant home furnishingsOwners: Nina and George KaramallisAddress: 91 Main St., MadisonPhone: (973) 443-0303Web site: Hours of... Full Story...

Chatham Twp. townhouse has charm    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Daily Record.
This magnificent five-room Tudor style townhouse at 10G Sentinel Court in Chatham Township has plenty of country charm. All utilities are underground so as not to deter from the view of this great neighborhood.This wonderful... Full Story...

Galante relents on some parishes    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
CAMDEN — Two more South Jersey parishes will retain their independence, bringing to 68 the number of parishes under a revised plan to reorganize the Camden Diocese, Bishop Joseph Galante announced Tuesday. The revisions... Full Story...

Musicians in high schools as passionate as athletes    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
There may not be 76 trombones leading the high school marching bands of South Jersey this year, but there certainly is an abundance of passion, spirit and hats topped with feathers. "Band teaches you a lot about yourself and... Full Story...

Workers cope with plant closure    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
PENNSAUKEN — Nineteen years ago, Dawn Farally thanked her lucky stars after landing a job at Lehigh Press. Tuesday, as most workers marked their last day on the job with a farewell picnic, she wondered if there's... Full Story...

Professor’s passion for ice worms sizzles    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
CAMDEN — There's warmth in Daniel Shain's voice when he discusses one of his passions, ice worms. From out of his office mini-refrigerator, set at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the Rutgers-Camden graduate biology professor... Full Story...

House hopefuls look for convention bounce    Posted on 08/27/08
Source: Courier Post Online.
DENVER — Besides helping Barack Obama win the presidency in November, mission No. 2 for New Jersey's convention delegation is increasing the Democrats' 7-6 edge in the state's House of Representatives lineup... Full Story...