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  • In death, Reeve freed from battle with paralysis

    With many ties to Princeton, recollections of a talented and courageous friend. By: David Campbell    Actor and Princeton favorite son Christopher Reeve, who emerged as an outspoken advocate for spinal cord research following a riding accident nine years ago, died Sunday of heart failure. He was 52 years old.    On Saturday, Mr. Reeve reportedly fell…

  • El Sombrero

    In addition to Northern Mexican dishes found in most Mexican restaurants, this attractive spot offers a wide variety of entrées found in Mexico’s better restaurants. By: Richard Burns El Sombrero 295 Buck Road, Unit 4 Holland, Pa. (215) 357-3337 Food: Good Service: Good Prices: Moderate Cuisine: Mexican Ambience: Informal and plain Hours: Tues.-Fri. 4-10 p.m.;…

  • These 12th District candidates offer alternatives

    Chazotte, Brooks challenge incumbent Democrat, GOP candidate in race for House of Representatives. By: Jennifer Potash    With the spotlight on the Democrats and Republicans fighting in congressional races, the third party candidates may be campaigning in the shadows.    But some of these candidates offer an alternative view that may miss the voters’ attention from lack…

  • Five-story senior units to get WW board review

    By: Jill Matthews    WEST WINDSOR — The Planning Board will hear Wednesday a request for rezoning and a concept plan review for a 128-unit age-restricted condominium complex on Bear Brook Road across from Toll Brothers’ Estates at Princeton Junction development.    Canada Land Co. of Woodbridge will present its plans for two five-story buildings, each with…

  • Montgomery Democrats slate Family Fun Day

       MONTGOMERY — The campaign to re-elect Mayor Louise Wilson and John Warms, a former mayor, to the Montgomery Township Committee will hold a "Family Fun Day" from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Daubé Farm, 361 Sunset Road.    The event will feature food, games, live Dixieland music, refreshments and beer on tap.    Suggested contribution is…

  • Montgomery checks into background checks

    Recreation Committee seeks advice on starting program for volunteer coaches. By: Jill Matthews    MONTGOMERY — In an effort to better protect children in the township, the Montgomery Recreation Committee has raised the possibility of conducting background checks on volunteer coaches in the municipality.    Appearing before the Township Committee on Thursday, members of the Recreation Committee…

  • Moll leads PDS to Patriot meet

    Remains at front Panthers’ pack By: Justin Feil    Jeff Moll had a fairly innocent beginning to his cross country career.    "I got into hockey and I played hockey for seven years," said the Princeton Day School junior. "I started cross country to get in shape for hockey. I dropped hockey and ended up loving cross…

  • Komen Race for the Cure coming up on Sunday

       On Sunday an expected 25,000 women, men and children from New Jersey and surrounding states will help to fight the battle against breast cancer by participating in the eleventh annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation New Jersey Race for the Cure.    The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) of the YWCA Princeton is hosting the…

  • Cordiers are together again

    Sisters help MHS girls’ soccer win SCT opener By: Bob Nuse    Katie Cordier can’t remember a time when she’s been on the soccer field without her twin sister, Kristi.    Kristi can remember all too well the time she’s spent on the field without Katie.    "When Katie got hurt last year and couldn’t play, it felt…