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Police search for father in kidnapping, assault
Police are in search of a man following a Dec. 30 assault and kidnapping at Westerly Arms Apartment in Hightstown. By: Michael Ross HIGHTSTOWN Two men carrying handguns and wearing ski masks assaulted three people at the Westerly Arms Apartment complex last week, police said. The incident, which occurred Dec. 30 at 11:28 p.m.,…
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DISPATCHES: For teens today, the pressures are growing
DISPATCHES By Hank Kalet Is the weight of living a life full of micromanagement and structure becoming too much for teens to handle? There are things, sometimes, for which there are no explanation. That’s how I feel about the crash two weeks ago in neighboring South Brunswick that took the life of one teen and…
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Put some teeth behind efforts to kick habit
PACKET EDITORIAL, Jan. 7 By: Packet Editorial The most popular new year’s resolution this year, according to those who keep tabs on such things, is to quit smoking. Losing weight, saving money, getting a better job, exercising more, cleaning out the closet all popular (and noble) sentiments, to be sure, but none ranks quite…
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Friday, Jan. 7, 2004
Robert Clair Boyer Robert Clair Boyer, 92, died Jan. 4 at Acorn Glen Assisted Living in Princeton. Born in Johnstown, Pa., he lived in Princeton and was formerly of Westfield. He received a bachelor’s degree from Albright College, and a master’s degree from Oberlin College. He was a teacher at Oberlin College for three years.…
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Hey Pete, it’s crazy!
Falcons fast start a pleasant surprise for coach By: Redd E. Patrick Every coach in every sport will look at their schedule before the season and give a realistic estimation of many games they think they can win. When veteran Monroe boys basketball coach Pete LoPresti looked at his first six games in 2004-05, he…
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Community Park pool fees slated to rise
By: Rachel Silverman Though members of Community Park Pool may have long ago put away their kickboards and tanning lotion, they’d better be prepared to take out their wallets, as the Princeton Recreation Department has raised pool admission prices for the 2005 season. For Princeton residents, this means shelling out an extra dollar per daily…
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Recitals to benefit tsunami victims
Young musicians plan Jan. 15 event in Montgomery. By: Kara Fitzpatrick MONTGOMERY Some people might simply write a check, others would plan a bake sale. Not Kevin Chen. He plans to play the piano to assist victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami. Kevin, a Montgomery High School senior, is assisting in the organization of…
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The holidays are over, but need continues
Princeton Holiday Fund seeks support. MONTGOMERY The Township Department of Public Works will be starting curbside holiday tree collection on Monday. This collection may take several days. Trees placed on the curb after Monday may not be picked up. As an alternative, an area at the Department of Public Works site, located off Harlingen…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Jan. 7, 2005 to Jan. 13, 2005. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the event that…
