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The abuse of over-the-counter substances can be fatal to teens
One in 11 teenagers, or about 2.2 million, has intentionally abused over- the-counter cough medicine to get high By: Madhurani Khare, M.D. Skittles are not just a fruity candy. Robo-tripping is not R2D2 taking a fall. Huffing is not just from exertion after exercise. These are just a sampling of street terms for two types…
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Marijuana intercepted
UPS package contained five pot plants. By: Leon Tovey MONROE A 25-year-old township man was arrested and charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana on May 26 after township police determined that he was the intended recipient of a package containing seven marijuana plants. Detective Sgt. Lawrence Linke said Wednesday that…
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After loss to Ewing, MHS looks to 2006 with anticipation
By: Ken Weingartner As Monroe High baseball coach Greg Beyer addressed his team after the Falcons 6-2 loss to Ewing in the second round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Tournament last week, he was anxious to look ahead. "Next practice March 3," Beyer told his squad. "Be on the field and stretching at…
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Princeton neighborhood thanks street reconstruction contractor
The Greater Murray Place-Aiken Avenue Neighborhood in Princeton Borough celebrated its street reopening Sunday with a special "thank you" to the Green Construction Co., following the successful completion of a nine-month street reconstruction project that included the installation of two speed bumps. At the block party, more than three dozen neighbors expressed a special chalk…
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Homicide suspected in bone find
The Middlesex County medical exmainer determined that the skeletal remains of a woman found Tuesday are of a homicide victim. By: Leon Tovey MONROE The Middlesex County medical examiner has concluded that the skeletal remains of a woman found Tuesday in a field near the intersection of Docks Corner and Cranbury-South River roads were…
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Metro Grill
A destination for locals, this mostly Italian restaurant offers a warm welcome and impressive cuisine. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill Metro Grill 172 Scotch Road Ewing (609) 882-2800 Food: Very good Service: Friendly, helpful, well informed Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Italian, with a few detours into other cuisines Vegetarian Options: In addition to vegetarian entrées on…
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Fans gearing up for Montgomery Rodeo
By: Kara Fitzpatrick MONTGOMERY It’s that time of year again when cowboys and cowgirls flock in full force to Daube Farm for the annual Montgomery Rodeo. The rodeo will be held 7 p.m. June 11 and 2:30 p.m. June 12. Gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. More than 90…
