Author: Central Jersey
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HILLSBOROUGH: Driver charged with trying to hide from police
Hillsborough Township police charged Steven Rodriquez, 18, of Elizabeth with obstruction of justice March 16 when he allegedly tried to hide from an officer when the officer was trying to stop his vehicle for a motor vehicle violation. He was also charged with speeding and being an unlicensed driver, police said. He was released at…
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WEST WINDSOR: Mack truck driver charged with death of Princeton man
A Princeton man has died as a result of injuries he sustained when a Mack truck slammed into the back of his car on Route 1. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — A Princeton man has died as a result of injuries he sustained when a Mack truck slammed into the back of…
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MANVILLE: Craig Jeremiah promoted to police sergeant
By Mary Ellen Day, Special Writer Craig Jeremiah was unanimously voted to a police sergeant Monday night by Borough Council. With the retirement of Sgt. James Paterno, there was a vacancy in the leadership and Mr. Jeremiah was the next patrolman in line for a promotion. His salary will be $126,099. Mayor Angelo Corradino swore…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Free seedlings to offset storm damage
Cleanup permits for township dump area available now It’s time to clean up and green up. ”On the first day of the town clean-up, which will be April 5, the first 200 residents who visit the Auten Road facility will receive five seedlings to plant on their property as a replacement for any trees lost…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Three named to top jobs in schools
Christine Laquidara has been appointed assistant superintendent of schools and director of curriculum and instruction in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. By John Tredrea, Special Writer Christine Laquidara has been appointed assistant superintendent of schools and director of curriculum and instruction in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Her appointment, effective July 1, was…
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PRINCETON: Tigers hold off Tulane in CBI opener
Princeton men’s basketball will play at Fresno State on Monday By Kirsten Feil, Special Writer NEW ORLEANS — In a season that has been characterized by young players getting the lion’s share of time on the court, the Princeton University men’s basketball team held true to form in their College Basketball Invitational tournament opener. Princeton,…
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FLORENCE: PTO to host annual fashion show
Every year for more than 20 years the PTOhas sponsored the prom fashion show, which will be held at the high school, 1050 Cedar Lane, Florence. FLORENCE — The Florence Township Memorial High School PTO is holding its annual fashion show tomorrow night with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show itself beginning at…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Why continue to use suffix ‘-gate’ for every scandal?
To the editor: About four decades ago, in consequence to the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon became the first and only U.S. President to resign from office. This political scandal gained its name from illegal activities that took place within the Watergate hotel in Washington, D.C. For some reason, it seems that “-gate” has become…
