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  • Rotundo, Goff win district titles

    By: Ken Weingartner    Al Rotundo was already thinking ahead to double overtime last Saturday as he wrestled South River’s Kevin Pereira for the District 20 Tournament championship at 112 pounds.    As the closing moments of the first OT ticked away with the combatants tied 1-1, Rotundo was feeling confident about his chances in a second…

  • Teens and gambling, Part II: How to recognize a problem

    Gambling, when it becomes pathological or compulsive, is a behavior that can spiral out of control By: Lorraine Seabrook    Most parents agree that they would rather have their child participate in a seemingly harmless, home-based activity such as playing poker than in any number of other risky behaviors.    Among the most popular gift items are…

  • Letters to the Editor, March 4

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, March 4 School calendar needs revision To the editor:     I realize there is a war in Iraq, there is a need for Social Security reform and, most importantly, we can discuss Martha Stewart’s imminent release for burning topics in the world today, but my opinion about the awfulness of the…

  • Judge says jazz club zoning case handled properly

    Site plan review still on agenda for project opposed by neighbors. By: David Campbell    A new jazz club is one step closer to opening its doors in Princeton Township, as a legal ruling announced this week sounded an encouraging note for the applicants.    The club, which would combine restaurant, bar, wine shop and performance space…

  • From flowers to fashion

    Designer is taking a new path with trunk shows of spring fashion accessories. By: Aleen Crispino    "Gardens" are the theme of Hope VanCleaf’s new collection of spring and summer fashion accessories, and a garden was where this youthful, 50-something artist received the inspiration to continue on a life path that has taken many twists and…

  • First Friday is real first for painter

    Gourgaud to host West Windsor woman’s inaugural exhibit. By: Josh Appelbaum    For Maureen Stimmel, her first professional art exhibit is the culmination of two years of art classes and ample time spent at her kitchen table perfecting her distinctive style of watercolor painting.    After more than 25 years away from art, having taken time out…

  • Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week

    Confident Borchert earns district wrestling title By: Bob Nuse    Rashone Johnson had all the confidence in the world in Will Borchert.    On the other hand, Will Borchert didn’t have quite as much confidence in Will Borchert as his coach did.    "I believe in Will more than Will believes in Will," said Johnson, the Princeton High…

  • Township may buy land near Bear Brook

    East Windsor Township is looking to purchase land adjacent to Bear Brook Creek to be used for activities such as walking or running. By: Marisa Maldonado    EAST WINDSOR — A 12.5-acre plot of land adjacent to Bear Brook Creek is the latest property up for possible state funding.    The land, in the vicinity of Route…

  • ‘Cursed’

    Despite the relatively weak material, there are some good performances in this teenage werewolf fright flick. By: Bob Brown A pair of siblings (Christina Ricci, left, and Jesse Eisenberg) exhibit strange symptoms following a car accident in ‘Cursed.’    Horror flick duo Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson (Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3) team up again to…