Category: archives

  • Medical Center employee commended for lengthy service

    Senior nursing assistant thanked for ‘job well done’ since 1954 By: David Campbell    Hettie Dean, the longest tenured employee in the University Medical Center at Princeton’s 86-year history, got a special surprise on Tuesday.    Ms. Dean, a senior nursing assistant in the hospital’s surgical recovery room and a Princeton resident, was presented with a letter…

  • Meningitis is always a very serious disease, sometimes fatal

    There are two types of meningitis, viral and bacteria By: Robert E. Segal, M.D. in collaboration with Gloria N. Beck    When actor Brad Pitt was admitted to the hospital last month, his fans likely reacted with a mix of fear and shock when the diagnosis was disclosed as meningitis. Mr. Pitt had a mild form…

  • Police investigate Bloomingdale Drive man’s death

    By: Melissa Edmond    The investigation into the death of Charles Daino, 21, of Bloomingdale Drive led to the discovery of radioactive chemicals in his garage and drug charges for a township teenager.    According to Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest, Hillsborough police arrived at the Bloomingdale Drive townhouse at 4:24 a.m. Thursday after receiving a…

  • Max

    "Max," a friendly 4-year-old bearded collie, 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 "Max" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • State report shows decrease in crime

    Jamesburg and Monroe have lowest crime rates in Middlesex County. By: Matt Egan    Jamesburg and Monroe have two of the lowest crime rates in the county for the sixth consecutive year, according to the state’s Uniform Crime Report.    The annual report lists the number of crimes reported to the New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting System…

  • Mini-camp on campus will focus on materials science

    Teacher training aims to bring complex substances into classroom By: David Campbell    A first-ever summer Materials Mini-Camp for Teachers will be held on the Princeton University campus starting Monday and running through Friday.    Princeton Center for Complex Materials has partnered with ASM International and Rutgers University to bring the mini-camp to the Princeton campus.    PCCM…

  • THE STATE WE’RE IN: G8 summit tackles global warming, climate change

    THE STATE WE’RE IN By Michele S. Byers U.S. government would rather pollute the environment than risk "economic suicide."    The recent G8 summit in Scotland marked an important first step toward tackling the huge issues of global warming and climate change.    The environment was low on the radar screen when the Group of Eight economic…

  • Man charged with attempted burglary

    Area electrician attempts to break into house of former employers. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — A 27-year-old electrician was charged with attempted burglary, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools July 29 after he allegedly attempted to break into a house on Prospect Plains Road where police say he had previously done work for the…

  • Flood victims may have another option

    Local aid option available for lower income residents affected by flash flood. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — Township officials are not certain whether residents affected by the July 17 flash flood will receive any state or federal aid to help with repairs, but for some lower income residents, there may be a local option available.…