Author: Central Jersey
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PRINCETON: Local man dies from injuries in Library Place car crash (UPDATED)
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer A Princeton man died Wednesday night of injuries he sustained earlier in the day after the car he was driving struck another car and a tree and then bounced into a brick wall on Library Place, according to the Princeton Police Department. Donald E. Capps, 76, of Nassau Street, was…
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MONTGOMERY: Schnackenberg earns honors
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Peyton Schnackenberg’s big moments have brought her closer to softball, and have her thinking about a chance to continue playing in college. That’s still a long way off for the Montgomery High School sophomore. Even thought the Cougars’ softball season is a full seven months away, but Schnackenberg is…
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PRINCETON: Figueroa’s passion is following her to work
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Gabie Figueroa has been playing hockey most of her life, and even after graduating from Princeton University she is thrilled that she’s been able to stay connected to the sport. After studying structural engineering at Princeton, she found a job as a project engineer with Gilbane Building Company, a…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Riders honor fallen heroes
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The America’s 911 Foundation Ride passed through downtown Hightstown Saturday afternoon with horns honking and sirens blaring as onlookers dressed in patriotic attire cheered, waved American flags and held up signs of support. The America’s 911 Ride is a commemorative motorcycle ride in remembrance of the heroes, volunteers and victims…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Riders honor fallen heroes
By Amy Batista, Special Writer The America’s 911 Foundation Ride passed through downtown Hightstown Saturday afternoon with horns honking and sirens blaring as onlookers dressed in patriotic attire cheered, waved American flags and held up signs of support. The America’s 911 Ride is a commemorative motorcycle ride in remembrance of the heroes, volunteers and victims…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Officer gets unpaid leave time for medical reasons
By Amy Batista, Special Writer A borough police officer has been granted extended unpaid leave time for medical reasons. “Based on the discussion and the advice that we have received from council we should direct (Business Administrator Henry) Underhill to advise Officer (Janine) Krupa that her request will be granted,” Councilman and Police Commissioner Seth…
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MAYOR’S CORNER: What’s it like to be mayor?
Last month, I mentioned how while working on my home a number of residents would come by and ask questions or have a discussion. One of the more common questions asked was, “What is it like being mayor?” or “How do you like being mayor?” Certainly being mayor is not always enjoyable, but the enjoyable…
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CRANBURY: Rock the park to help build treatment facilities for vets
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor A Vietnam veteran gave himself a mission to give back to fallen heroes. Al Stefanowicz, a Cranbury resident who served in the Air Force from 1964-68, including one year in Vietnam, had an idea to do something to help veterans in October 2014. He vetted the top 10 military veterans…
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CRANBURY: The little library that could
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury Public Library is going to lock up three community members on Cranbury Day. “There will be three people locked up on Main Street in a pretend jail and people will have to donate to get them out,” Marilynn Mullen, library director, said. “There are people who will match…
