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  • For the Feb. 25 issue

    Albert R. Diefert, Edward G. Hutchinson, Fred Longcoy, Eleanor Caponi Mastripolo, Bettie Claire Schroeder, Jeanne Sobine, Robert Joseph Sutton. Albert R. Diefert    EAST WINDSOR — Albert R. Diefert died Feb. 15 at his residence.    Born in Scranton, Pa., Mr. Diefert lived in Springfield and Ramsey before moving to East Windsor in 2000.    Mr. Diefert retired…

  • The future of science

    Young inventors show off their wares at tech program. By: Josh Appelbaum    Velcro socks, experiments on electricity and the effects of caffeine on plant growth were just some of the hundreds of projects spread throughout the cafeteria, auditorium and hallways during Cranbury School’s annual Science and Technology Exhibition.    The scientific method was the centerpiece of…

  • Monroe gets a workout at indoor season finale

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    The Monroe track and field athletes got some badly needed competition this past weekend at the Coca-Cola Hall of Fame Classic held at the 168th Street Armory in New York City. With last week’s tri-meet against local conference teams rained out, this big invitational was the Falcons’ last outing of the…

  • Sackowitz chosen for council seat

    Ron Sackowitz was appointed to fill the Hightstown Borough Council seat vacated earlier this month by Susan Holtzclaw. By: Michael Ross    HIGHTSTOWN — A lifelong area resident was appointed Tuesday to fill the Borough Council seat vacated earlier this month by Susan Holtzclaw.    Council President David Schneider nominated 61-year-old Ron Sackowitz to fill the Republican…

  • PHS boys’ unexpected run continues

    Little Tiger seniors win fourth CJ B crown By: Bob Nuse    NORTH BRUNSWICK — It has been a great run for the Princeton High boys’ swim team.    But this year, more than any other, it has been an unexpected run.    Princeton captured its fifth straight Central Jersey B Division championship when it topped Rumson-Fair Haven,…

  • West Windsor takes aim at ‘honor’ boxes

    Proliferation of vending machines for free commercial periodicals and brochures raises objections. By: David Campbell    WEST WINDSOR — Township officials say the proliferation of "honor" boxes that distribute free real estate brochures and similar commercial periodicals poses a hazard to pedestrians and is an eyesore, and an ordinance is being drafted to put a stop…

  • School districts stunned by big special education bill

    Mercer County’s special services school district finds a $5.6 million budget shortfall. By: David Campbell    PLAINSBORO — The West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education approved a resolution Tuesday night urging Mercer County to do something about $478,000 in additional tuition costs for students who were sent to the county’s special services school district two years…

  • A holy sea of books

    Christian Science Reading Room draws crowds with displays. By: David Campbell    The Christian Science Reading Room has occupied the same storefront space at 178 Nassau St. in downtown Princeton Borough for as far back as many can remember.    The reading room is run by the local congregation of the First Church of Christ, Scientist on…

  • Making life a little bear-able for victims of tsunami

    Montgomery High School collects 400 stuffed animals in "Hugs and Hope from America" drive. By: Kara Fitzpatrick    MONTGOMERY — In an effort that began weeks ago, Montgomery High School students and teachers have collaborated to form "Hugs and Hope from America" — a drive that has collected about 400 teddy bears for children who have…