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  • OBITUARIES: G. Hugh Harr Jr.

    G. Hugh Harr Jr.    G. Hugh Harr Jr., 78, of Monroe, died Wednesday, Feb. 2.    Mr. Harr was born on Oct. 25, 1926 in Bristol, Tenn. He was a U.S. Air Force World War II Veteran, past president of the American Welding Association, past president of Bristol Little League and past officer of the Bristol…

  • Noir

    "Noir", is a 2-year old male cat in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter,900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Noir", or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • State gives Cranbury high marks

    Annual report card shows top rankings. By: Josh Appelbaum    For the Cranbury School, high performance among students and staff is the norm, not exception.    That’s reflected in the state Department of Education’s New Jersey School Report Card for 2003-2004. According to the report cards, released Feb. 2, the school ranks well above state averages on…

  • PHASE THREE: Cataract surgery in the eye of the beholder

    PHASE THREE By Arnold Bornstein Keepin’ your eyes peeled.    Imagine having a surgeon make a small incision in your eye, insert an ultrasound instrument that vibrates and breaks up the cataract that clouds your lens, and then sucks it out of your eye. The surgeon then inserts an artificial lens implant in the now vacant…

  • PHS takes a break after midterms

    Students relax and raise money for tsunami relief. By: Rachel Silverman    Before Feb. 2, special-education teacher Renee Szporn had no idea her co-worker, Princeton High School secretary Jane Diaforli, was so darn good at Scrabble.    But after a 40-point, triple-word scoring turn, Ms. Szporn quickly realized she was outmatched.    "She’s killing me!" Ms. Szporn chuckled.…

  • The NEED for SPEED

    It’s the total-package approach to building machines that are quick, bold and stylish By: Malcolm Gunn    Satisfying a need for speed is a major preoccupation among the young and the young at heart. In response, many manufacturers have developed specific weaponry in hopes of scratching performance-oriented buyers right where they itch.    The advantages of letting…

  • Princeton University as an Ellis Island for female scientists

    President Tilghman voices her commitment in wake of Harvard president’s controversial remarks. By: David Campbell    Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman voiced her commitment this week in support of women scholars in the sciences, reportedly saying the university is prepared to be the "Ellis Island" for female scientists, mathematicians and engineers.    During a faculty meeting Monday,…

  • Immigration officials raid borough house

    Four men were taken into custody following search of Hightstown home by federal immigration officers. By: Michael Ross    HIGHTSTOWN — Federal immigration officers raided a borough home during the early morning hours last week and took four men into custody, police said.    Hightstown Detective Ben Miller said he accompanied five agents from the Bureau of…

  • Students celebrate with cannoli, salsas

    PHS students kick off Black History Month. By: Rachel Silverman    "Lord, Lord, why did you make me black?" Kimberly Borris asked aloud Feb. 2. "Why did you make me someone the world wants to hold back?    "Lord, I just don’t understand; What is it about my skin?" the high school junior continued reading to her…