Author: Central Jersey

  • PRINCETON: Drexel student with Princeton ties dies from meningitis

    PRINCETON: Drexel student with Princeton ties dies from meningitis

    A Drexel University student was in “close contact” with Princeton University students about a week before she died of the same meningitis strain that caused an outbreak at Princeton. By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    A Drexel University student was in “close contact” with Princeton University students about a week before she died of the…

  • Howard supports Miller and Nemeth

    Heather Howard, Member of Princeton Council To the editor: I am writing to express my support for Bernie Miller and Sue Nemeth for the Princeton Council. I have worked closely with both and know that they have the experience, skills and temperament to get the job done for Princeton.    In addition, I am impressed by…

  • ALEXIS P. SUTER & THE MINISTERS OF SOUND ( BLUES NIGHT )
  • PRINCETON: Schools may seek $1.8M budget hike

    The Princeton School District has introduced a tentative budget for 2014-15 totaling $86.9 million, which is a $1.8 million increase over last year’s spending plan. By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer    The Princeton School District has introduced a tentative budget for 2014-15 totaling $86.9 million, which is a $1.8 million increase over last year’s spending plan.…

  • PRINCETON: Customers at new eatery Say Cheez

    Last Monday, a bright orange awning appeared on Nassau Street where the maroon canopy of Zorba’s Grill had hung for more than 20 years. By Nellie Peyton, Special to the Packet    Last Monday, a bright orange awning appeared on Nassau Street where the maroon canopy of Zorba’s Grill had hung for more than 20 years.…

  • HAMILTON: Fire company to host blood drive Saturday

    The drive will be held at the Mercerville Fire Company, 2711 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. HAMILTON — The Mercerville Fire Company and the Community Blood Council of New Jersey will host a blood drive Saturday, March 22.    The drive will be held at the Mercerville Fire Company, 2711 Nottingham Way,…

  • MONTGOMERY: Boys Fencer of the Year

    Won enjoyed big finale with Cougars By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Paul Won will be fencing for Yale University next year, but fencing in college wasn’t why he took up the sport.    ”I started fencing because I just enjoyed the sport,” Won said. “It just took me to this point, and I’m pretty grateful…

  • PRINCETON: Drexel student with Princeton ties dies from meningitis
  • Do what you can to help monarch butterflies

    Stephen Hiltner, Princeton To the editor:     Even if March finally brings relief from winter’s chill, this spring is sending a shiver down my spine. March is when the monarch butterflies take wing from their small forest enclave in the mountains of Mexico. Their numbers have been dwindling. Since the first count in the 1990s,…