Author: Central Jersey
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Speakers warn of erosion of rights
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, the first black woman from New Jersey ever elected to Congress, used a Martin Luther King Jr. Day appearance at Princeton University on Monday to warn against the possible erosion of some civil rights. In brief remarks, she said this year would mark the…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: District to hold Kindergarten registration
The South Brunswick School District will conduct Kindergarten Registration for the 2015 – 2016 school yearon Wednesday, Feb. 18. In case of an emergency school closing, Registration will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25. Registration takes place at the elementary school of assignment. An appointment is unnecessary; please report during one of the times listed below.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Township woman donates kidney to her brother, in roundabout way
Monica Butler and her brother, Christopher.
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WEST WINDSOR: Pirates eclipse century mark in win
South boys basketball uses monster game to start streak By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor The West Windsor-Plainsboro High South boys basketball team made its first win of the season a memorable one. After eight straight losses, the Pirates broke into the win column last Friday night with a 107-93 overtime win over Steinert. The Pirates…
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CRANBURY: Documentary highlights human sex trafficking
By Maxine Bogle, Special Writer MONROE — In recognition of January being human trafficking awareness month, the Monroe Township League of Women Voters presented 15 minutes of a documentary entitled “Tricked.” Held inside the local library’s conference room, the quick preview of the film highlighted all aspects of the sex trade, including interviews by the…
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HIGHTSTOWN: Local kids use MLK Day off to help other kids
Picasa A group of kids got together on Monday to help out needy local families for Martin Luther King Day. (Submitted photo)
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MONROE: Students perform annual winter concert
Maxine Bogle photo. Music instructors Karen Swervheck and Yale Snyder led the Woodland Elementary school band and choir during its annual winter performance last week.
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FLORHAM PARK: Former borough resident is new Jets GM
Former Hightstown resident Mike Maccagnan was named the new general manager of the New York Jets on Wednesday. (Photo by Ed Birch)
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PRINCETON: Canal commission votes down housing project on battlefield site
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer The Institute for Advanced Study’s faculty housing project has been rejected by the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission, which the Princeton Battlefield Society considers a victory for history. After a hearing that took about four hours, the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission voted 3-2, with one abstention and one…
