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  • For the Sept. 30 issue

    By: Maria ‘Alex’ Lanning    TOWAMENCIN, Pa. — Maria Alexandra "Alex" Lanning, 46, died Sept. 21 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.    She was the wife of Dr. Richard D. Lanning Jr., who was born and raised in Hightstown, for more than 25 years.    Born in Santa Marta, Colombia, she was the daughter of Marta…

  • LETTERS: Credit county for flood response

    To the editor:     I applaud Freeholder Director David Crabiel and the Middlesex County Freeholder Board for taking a proactive approach in response to the July flood by proposing a regional flood-control commission.    As a resident of the Rossmoor community in Monroe, I believe this is a great step toward solving the flooding problems that…

  • High Holidays on horizon

    Jews prepare for holiest time. By: Erica Hammond    The holiest — and busiest — time of the year is approaching and the local Jewish community is preparing for the High Holidays.    Rosh Hashana — the Jewish new year — begins Monday evening and extends through Wednesday. Ten days later, Yom Kippur — also known as…

  • PU’s Terrell looks for rhythm against Columbia

    Tiger QB will face top-ranked Lions’ defense By: Justin Feil    Jeff Terrell needs rhythm.    He’s not auditioning for the television hit "Dancing with the Stars." He’s trying to lead the Princeton University football team to a 3-0 start when it hosts Columbia 1 p.m. Saturday at Princeton Stadium.    Judges wouldn’t have scored Terrell too highly…

  • Monroe goes retro with 3-0 record

    Football team enjoys best start since the 80’s By: Ken Weingartner    The players on the Monroe High football team have accomplished something never done in their lifetimes.    With the Falcons’ 26-14 win at Colonia last week, they have led Monroe to a 3-0 start to a season. The last time MHS was perfect through its…

  • LETTERS: Cultural programs a tribute to town

    To the editor:     I am an admirer of the breadth and depth of the cultural arts programs we enjoy here in Monroe. Our Cultural Arts Commission was set up in 1998, and each year the offerings are diverse, interesting, enjoyable and educational. 2005 is no exception.    The musical tribute that was part of the…

  • Pedro

    "Pedro," a lovable 1-year-old male Cocker Spaniel, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Pedro" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • LETTERS: Taxes low in Monroe

    To the editor:     I’ve been speaking with friends in neighboring towns and their number one complaint is high property taxes.    As a resident of Monroe, I can’t complain. Monroe has one of the lowest tax rates in the county. And that, I believe, is a result of good government.    Our local leaders understand the…

  • PU offense loses control, possible win

    Tiger men’s soccer ties Rutgers By: Bob Nuse    Jim Barlow certainly wants to see his offense score goals.    But the Princeton University men’s soccer coach also wants to see his offense do something else — control the ball and take some pressure off the defense.    "I thought we played well tonight except for the last…