By Lauren Kolacki Singles’ Day also known as ‘bare sticks holiday’ was once a celebration for China’s lonesome individuals. It was founded by Nanjing University students in 1993, to repudiate the pressure to be in a relationship. Throughout the years it has turned into an event that replicates Black Friday and Cyber Monday, however, it … Continued
For small business owners, their business is not just a business. To them, it is an extension of who they are. Giving the local businesses within your community a chance is crucial to not only their survival, but to give them an opportunity to win you over as a customer. This year, step out of … Continued
Small Business Saturday was an idea created by the credit card giant American Express on November 27, 2010. The campaign launched in order to help small businesses gain additional exposure and to change the way consumers shop within their own community during the holiday season. In 2011, the day became official when Washington State mayors, … Continued
East Windsor Honors Firefighters of the Year Jack Israel and Josh Pohlfor their dedicated volunteer fire company service Jack Israel of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and Josh Pohl of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 were presented with proclamations from Mayor Janice Mironov in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. Jack Israel … Continued
By, Pam Teel Just recently, sixty-four special needs youngsters and their families enjoyed perfect weather fishing the Second Annual “Kids Wish’n to go Fish’n” (KWTGF) Fun Day located at Lake Julianna on the Ponderosa Estate Farm, Millstone Township, New Jersey. The children arrived at Lake Julianna and when they registered they received fishing instructions, tee … Continued
Welcomes New Eagle Scouts By, Pam Teel Five township youths have completed their requirement for Eagle Scouts. They were all examined by the Eagle Scouts Board of Review and were found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, November 24, th at 11:00am in … Continued
Allstate launches new pay-per-mile Insurance in New Jersey Milewise TM allows low-mileage drivers to pay as they go New Jersey drivers can now pay per mile for their auto insurance. Allstate is now offering Milewise in the state where customers pay based on how much they drive. The less they drive, the less they pay. … Continued
Coaches Natalia and Nastia Kerpenkova By Pam Teel Nastia and her mother Natalia Kerpenkova coach and manage the Garden State Trampoline Academy located at the Black Bear Lake Day Camp in Millstone Township, NJ. Natalia was born and raised in a small town in Gomel, Belarus. (The Gomel region of Belarus borders Russia in the east and the … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki As Sheli Monacchio attended another networking event, she couldn’t help but think, “There has to be a more efficient way to bring professionals together for the right reasons.” The issue with these events is that by the time the group got through formalities and introductions, there was not enough time to make … Continued
By, Pam Teel Allentown High School student Rebecca Hopkins’ FFA team won a state level competition for their knowledge about nursery plants and landscaping, and now they are on their way to the National FFA Convention. They’ve been studying hard, learning about landscaping tools, plants, grasses, flowers, and more after school in their agricultural building … Continued