Author: Central Jersey
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PRINCETON POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 8
A native of India reported missing $200 from his wallet after taking a taxi from New York to Alexander Street. The incident was reported at 5:50 p.m. Sept. 29. A Nassau Street resident reported that her debit card information was compromised and two fraudulent purchases were made in Columbus, Ohio, totaling $65.24. The…
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PLAINSBORO POLICE BLOTTER: Oct. 8
Israel R. Vargas, 44, of Monmouth Junction, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Manalapan Township Municipal Court following a motor vehicle stop on Route 1 north at 1:41 a.m. Oct. 1. He was also issued summonses for maintenance of lamps and driving while suspended. Nijel P. Robinson, 28, of Quail Ridge…
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MONTGOMERY: Candidates forum to feature nine hopefuls for four school board seats
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — Nine candidates for four seats on the Montgomery Township Board of Education will share their views on the issues at a candidates forum Oct. 15, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area. The question-and-answer session, which starts at 7 p.m., will be held in…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Candidates choose adjectives to describe strengths
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Candidates for the Township Committee were asked this week to name two personal characteristics that distinguished them in the field of five. Candidate Susan Gulliford chose her history of educating the public, as well as her political independence, separated her from the field. Democrat Ann Harris selected “innovative leadership” and…
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HILLSBOROUGH: From North Carolina example comes belief there can be a path to historic preservation
To the editor: My name is Rosalie Reynolds and I am from Charlotte, N.C. My mother, Isabelle Wade Bacon, was a lifelong friend of Doris Duke. They met in Charlotte when they were around five years old and were friends until Miss Duke died. Because of my mother’s friendship, I also had the rare…
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WEST WINDSOR: Teen charged with attempted murder of parents for setting fire to house
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR – A 16-year-old was charged with attempted murder of the teen’s parents by setting fire to their home on Emil Street in West Windsor shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday, authorities said. Authorities released only scant details about the incident, not even disclosing whether the teen was a…
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP: Trenton man arrested, charged in connection with Avalon Run apartment complex crime spree
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A 23-year-old Trenton man who embarked on a crime spree at the Avalon Run apartment complex is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, armed robbery, issuing terroristic threats and weapons possessions, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. John Gaines, 23, of Trenton, was arrested without incident Oct. 5 by the…
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HILLSBOROUGH: First win special for boys soccer
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group The Hillsborough High School boys soccer team had been close each and every game, but winning had been elusive. The Raiders broke through at the perfect time as they earned their first win of the year, 3-1, over Rutgers Prep to open the Somerset County Tournament last Saturday. “It…
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STATE: Fire Prevention Week reminds us that many deaths occur in the overnight
To the editor: The week of Oct. 4 through 10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight, when residents are asleep. The call to…
