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For the Sept. 9 issue
The Rev. Edward H. Schulte, Sharon Kelly, Joseph A. Sciarrotta, Alma Mae Doerfler Fitzpatrick, Dorothy Ann Pierdinock The Rev. Edward H. Schulte MONROE The Rev. Edward H. Schulte, 80, died Aug. 31. Born in Tonawanda, N.Y., the Rev. Schulte was a graduate of Oberlin College. He was an Army veteran, serving during World War…
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Police seeking fugitive
Sex offender failed to register. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG Authorities are looking for a convicted sex offender who failed to register his current address under Megan’s Law, a spokesperson for the Middlesex County prosecutor’s office said Wednesday. Steven Wilson Jr.’s last known address was Gatzmer Avenue in Jamesburg, where he registered with police in…
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Democrats host forum at Forsgate
Sen. Corzine appeals to a roomful of senior voters. By: Chinenye Okparanta MONROE Supporters of U.S. Sen. Jon Corzine for governor say the Democratic candidate will lower health care costs if he’s elected. Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein said that by 2008, Sen. Corzine could lower health care costs by 10 percent. Sen. Corzine told a…
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School deals with growth
Teachers and staff find new ways to deal with large enrollment at Cranbury School. By: Josh Appelbaum Students, teachers and staff at Cranbury School are getting creative when it comes to dealing with an increasing student body. When school opened Wednesday, the district welcomed 646 students to its classrooms, 46 more than last year. And,…
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Princeton search-rescue group deploys disaster teams to South
Foundation has roots in 9/11 attack on World Trade Center. By: Kara Fitzpatrick A search and rescue foundation with its roots in Princeton has mobilized some 200 volunteers to aid recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana. The Bear Search and Rescue Foundation, whose president, Scott Shields, is a Princeton resident, has deployed 22 teams…
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In Katrina’s aftermath, a rare opportunity for fieldwork
Princeton University professor specializes in extreme flooding By: David Campbell When it comes to fieldwork during this time of year, Princeton University Professor James Smith and his students have their proverbial bags packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice. Professor Smith, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Princeton, is an expert…
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Borough celebrates founding father
Buckelew Day will celebrate Jamesburg’s founding father. By: Leon Tovey JAMESBURG Residents will get a taste of borough history Saturday, when the Jamesburg Historical Association sponsors Buckelew Day, a celebration of the borough’s heritage and its founder, James Buckelew. This year, the event a continuation of the annual harvest festivals Mr. Buckelew himself…
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2006 Chevrolet HHR
Chevy’s multi-purpose wagon goes head-to-head with Chrysler’s retro-champ PT Cruiser By: Malcolm Gunn Wheelbase Communications General Motors has dug deep into its time vault to create the Chevrolet HHR, an interesting mix of new ideas, technology and classic North American styling cues. The new four-door truck-like wagon is reminiscent of a late-1940s Suburban panel van…
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Rising fuel prices causing budget shortfalls
Increase in fuel prices affects Monroe and Jamesburg municipal budgets. By: Leon Tovey The rising fuel prices that have been tormenting motorists in recent months have also taken a toll on the municipal budgets of Monroe and Jamesburg, the business administrators of the two towns reported this week. Monroe Township Business Administrator Wayne Hamilton said…
