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  • For the Aug. 26 issue

    George A. Ross Jr., Paul G. Faloona, George Kozlowski, Michael Barbiere, Jessica Chunchi, Berthold Sheffield George A. Ross Jr.    EAST WINDSOR — George A. Ross Jr., 44, died Aug. 16 at his home after a long illness.    Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was a lifelong East Windsor resident.    Mr. Ross had been employed for many…

  • Funds sought for land buy

    Reinhardt North targeted by town for preservation. By: Josh Appelbaum    The township is negotiating to preserve about 60 acres of farmland on Plainsboro Road through the state Green Acres program.    The Township Committee discussed the acquisition of the 59.5-acre Reinhardt North property in the closed session of its Aug. 15 meeting.    Township Attorney Trishka Waterbury…

  • Brainy Bunch shows safety can be tasty

    Police crack down on riders caught without helmets. By: Josh Appelbaum    The Fraternal Order of Police is hoping a crispy crust, bubbly cheese, some zesty tomato sauce and a tall, icy beverage are enough to encourage young cyclists and skateboarders to protect their heads from injury all year-round.    That’s why Cranbury police, represented by FOP…

  • Backstage pass: Teen eyes career behind the scenes

    Hightstown teen Kate Volz tries out the backstage roles of theater. By: Jessica Bowker    HIGHTSTOWN — For Hightstown High School graduate Kate Volz, the real action in theater happens behind the stage.    Now, 19, Ms. Volz became interested in what goes on backstage in high school and continued to pursue her interest at Mercer County…

  • Debate on intelligent design plays out locally

    From two Princeton University departments, a common theme sounded. By: Rachel Silverman    A great debate is sweeping the nation. A debate spanning science and religion, research labs and pulpits, the Oval Office, Darwin, Biblical interpretation, and fiery squabbles in Topeka, Kan., Dover, Pa., and Tulsa, Okla.    Essentially, it all boils down to this: Where did…

  • Close harmony

    Princeton’s own barbershoppers raise the roof with song By: Pat Summers    "Now Playing: the Princeton Garden Statesmen." So read the sign outside the rehearsal room. Inside, nearly 40 chorus members were enjoying a productive, often hilarious workout. The group’s weekly practice session was marked by song, of course — but also by conversation and abundant…

  • ‘Broken Flowers’

    A terrific cast headed by Bill Murray is not enough to make up for the distance director Jim Jarmusch maintains from his own story. By: Elise Nakhnikian    It looked so good on paper, pairing Jim Jarmusch, the ultimate deadpan writer-director, with Bill Murray, the most loveable deadpan actor of our day. And what a supporting…

  • Bridge repair won’t close Route 518 afterall

    By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — Pending repairs to the Washington Well bridge, located on Route 518 east of its intersection with Cherry Hill Road, will no longer result in a complete closing of the road, according to the township.    The $2.7 million county project began in March and was slated to force the closing of…

  • Two schools could open late

    Unfinished renovations may delay first day of classes for two East Windsor schools. By: Jessica Bowker    HIGHTSTOWN — This year’s first day of classes at the Perry L. Drew Elementary School may be delayed because of unfinished renovations, according to Ronald Bolandi, superintendent of the East Windsor Regional School District.    Mr. Bolandi said, contrary to…