Courier News (Somerville, NJ)

The Courier News is a daily newspaper located in Somerville, New Jersey, and it caters to Somerset County and surrounding regions in Central Jersey. Since 1940, it has been part of the Gannett Company.

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Middlesex County lottery player wins $20,000 playing Jersey Giant Winnings

3 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Brad Wadlow

A lottery player in Middlesex County won $20,000 on Thursday, April 17, playing Jersey Giant Winnings. The winning ticket was sold at Stop N' Go in Piscataway, 1320 W. 7th St.Players match any of YOUR NUMBERS to any of the WINNING NUMBERS, and win PRIZE shown for that number. Get a “2X” symbol, win DOUBLE the PRIZE shown for that symbol. Get a “5X” symbol, win FIVE TIMES the PRIZE shown for that symbol. Get a “20X” symbol, win 20 TIMES the PRIZE shown for that symbol.
Middlesex County lottery player wins $25,000 playing the Crossword Bonanza scratch-off

3 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Brad Wadlow

A lottery player in Middlesex County won $25,000 on Thursday, April 17, playing the Crossword Bonanza scratch-off. The winning ticket was sold at Red Food Corp. in New Brunswick, 214 Commercial Ave. This Crossword ticket features nine play areas; a YOUR LETTERS play area with opaque scratch-off material, three CROSSWORD PUZZLE grids, four BONUS WORDS with transparent scratch-off material, and one MULTIPLIER BOX play area.
Middlesex County lottery player wins $50K playing Powerball

3 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Brad Wadlow

A lottery player in Middlesex County won $50,000, in the Wednesday, April 16, Powerball drawing,The winning ticket was sold at Pit Stop Food Store in Old Bridge, 1193 Englishtown Road. The winning numbers were: 20, 24, 42, 43 and 49. The Red Power Ball number was 19. The Power Play was 3X. Players select five numbers between 1 and 69 and one Powerball number between 1 and 26.
Baseball ranking and notes: Greater Middlesex Conference Top 10 through April 19

3 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Andy Mendlowitz

How’s this for an eventful week of action ― six teams change spots in our Greater Middlesex Conference Top 10 with a new squad entering. Here are league-wide notes followed by our rankings.
Vote: Central Jersey Area Readers’ Choice Baseball Player of the Week poll for Week 2

3 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Andy Mendlowitz

Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com Readers’ Choice Baseball Player of the Week poll after the second full week of action. Area teams include squads from the Greater Middlesex Conference, Skyland and area Union counties. Please note that the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The poll closes Thursday at noon. Jake AlfanoNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Murphy gets high marks in early COVID: This week in Central Jersey history, April 21-27

3 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Brad Wadlow

According to a Monmouth University Poll, Gov. Phil Murphy's approval rating among New Jersey residents skyrocketed to 71% amid the coronavirus pandemic, jumping 30 points since September 2019, it was reported on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The poll also showed wide approval of the strict measures the state had taken to slow the spread of the virus. Here's a look at events that happened in Central Jersey from five, 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago this week.
Dunkin' opening in Middlesex County NJ offers 100 days of free coffee

4 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Brad Wadlow

Those who live or work in Middlesex County can now experience Dunkin’s new store design at 285 Route 18 in East Brunswick. To mark the grand opening, the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line at the East Brunswick restaurant beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, will receive 100 Days of Free Coffee. 100 Days of Free Coffee recipients will receive a free medium hot or iced coffee for 100 consecutive days on the Dunkin’ app.
Middlesex County home sales for the week of April 20, 2025

4 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Brad Wadlow

Avenel355 Cobb Way. $740,000. Carteret144 Dorothy Court. $819,000. 25 Taylor Ave. $615,000. 38 Pulaski Ave. $173,333. 45 Harrison Ave. $431,000. 96 Edgar St. $397,000. 128 Edgar St. #A. $790,000. Colonia127 Carolyn St. $515,000. 449 Lake Ave. $500,000. 55 Columbia Ave. $1,085,000. Cranbury10 Evelyn Court. $962,674. 10 Ross Lane. $970,674. 21 Martin Way. $866,530. Dunellen409 Lincoln Ave. $300,000. East Brunswick10 Landsdowne Road. $580,000. 17 Winchester Drive. $1,224,786. 20 Yorktown Road. $690,000. 39 W Amherst St. $965,000.
Hunterdon County home sales for the week of April 20, 2025

4 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Brad Wadlow

Annandale19 Westchester Terrace. $305,000. Clinton16 Water St. $680,000. Flemington1 Alexander Drive. $1,399,000. 140 Hillcrest Road. $708,250. 20 Brown St. $360,000. 20 Dogwood Drive. $600,000. 22 Beehive Lane. $999,999. 23 Phipps Court. $659,000. 404 Willow Court. $350,000. Frenchtown263 Barbertown Point Breeze Road. $365,000. Glen Gardner3 Crest Lane. $645,000. 6 Oak Hill Trail. $98,000. 906 Spruce Hills Drive. $225,000. Hampton101 Blossom Road. $360,000. 25 Bowlby St. $295,000. Milford2 Pheasant Lane. $625,000.
2025 high school graduating class largest, most competitive | College Connection

4 days ago | mycentraljersey.com | Susan Alaimo

The largest graduating class of high school seniors, at 3.9 million students, is about to embark on the next phase of their lives. For many, this includes college, and the laws of “supply and demand” are certain to further decrease college acceptance rates. This beckons the question, “exactly what are competitive colleges seeking in their applicants? Certain qualities remain constant: a competitive academic course load with a high GPA and impressive SAT scores.