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  • OBITUARIES: Thelma Sonnichsen

    Thelma Sonnichsen    Thelma Sonnichsen, 94, died Saturday, Feb. 19.    She was born on Nov. 21, 1910 in Ottumwa. Educated at Iowa State College, she was a social worker and then worked for Lever Brothers in the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens. She was the author of the first edition of The Betty Crocker Cook Book for…

  • High school may see its own police officer

    The borough and school district would like to use grant money to help fund a school resource officer. By: Michael Ross    HIGHTSTOWN — The staffing of a full-time police officer at Hightstown High School moved one step closer to reality this week when the school district entered into an interlocal service agreement with the borough.…

  • The story of 35775

    East Windsor Holocaust survivor trusts student won’t forget suffering. By: Michael Ross    EAST WINDSOR — Prisoner 35775 was starved and naked, like so many other Jews, when Soviet forces broke through the electric fence. Through severed wires and subzero conditions came the soldiers, liberating the Nazi work camp and freeing the enslaved.    Such is the…

  • LETTERS: Borough budget is responsible

    To the editor:     As mayor of Jamesburg, it is the responsibility of both myself and the Borough Council, as the governing body, to present a balanced budget within the state specified time frame. It is also our responsibility to provide services to our residents while complying with state and federal mandates.    Over the past…

  • Campaign gears up for Princeton library director

    Leslie Burger seeking presidency of American Library Association. By: Jennifer Potash    The next month will take Princeton Public Library Director Leslie Burger on a campaign around the country as she seeks the presidency of the American Library Association.    The voting for the new president started Tuesday and ends April 22. The winner will serve as…

  • WW neighbors urge timely upgrade of Route 571

    Consultants propose a plan, but not a quick solution. By: David Campbell    WEST WINDSOR — A 1-mile stretch of Mercer County Route 571 could be a safer and more visually appealing downtown for Princeton Junction, consultants told the township Planning Board on Wednesday night.    Route 571 would become a narrower road with wider, landscaped borders,…

  • Council eyes tax increase

    Size, mandated spending tying Jamesburg’s hands. By: Leon Tovey    JAMESBURG — Borough officials say that while they are still looking at ways to avoid a 20 percent municipal tax increase, their options are limited by the needs of the borough, the size of its tax base and the cost of programs imposed on Jamesburg by…

  • Princeton Packet Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year

    Darrian helped Raiders reel in big season By: Justin Feil    As Shantee Darrian begins to explore her Division I basketball options, the Hun School senior asks herself a question.    "Do I want to be a big fish in a small pond," asked Darrian, "or a small fish in a big pond? I’d rather be a…

  • The Frenchtown Inn

    Creative spirit, generous welcome and traditional hospitality are what bring diners in all kinds of weather. By: Tom and Kate O’Neill The Frenchtown Inn 7 Bridge St. Frenchtown (908) 996-3300 www.frenchtowninn.com Food: Very good Service: Friendly, informal Prices: Expensive; less-expensive in Grill Room Cuisine: Traditional recipes with New American touches Vegetarian: The chef accommodated our…