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Murdered borough teenager laid to rest
Police out in force after shooting by a rival gang member in Trenton. By: Jennifer Potash Jean Mario Israel, 18, of Lytle Street was laid to rest following an emotional service at First Baptist Church of Princeton on Thursday afternoon. Known to family and friends as Mario, Mr. Israel died of gunshot wounds Friday in…
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County, township to improve roadways
Mercer County will provide labor and East Windsor will pay for the materials to mill and resurface township roads. By: Dana Lynn Flatekval EAST WINDSOR Residents will see three township roads improved, thanks to help from Mercer County. The county and East Windsor are working together to resurface the full length of Disbrow Hill…
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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 October 1, to October 7, 2004. 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 theaters…
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 1
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Oct. 1 Park is a place of calm serenity To the editor: Upon reading your recent article on Princeton’s Monument Park, "Open space but why?" (The Packet, Sept. 14), I thought it might be useful to offer some comments in response to the title question. Regarding the use of…
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Voter deadline looms
Local and County Clerks Offices to stay oopen late on Monday registration deadline. By: Leon Tovey Monday is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming general election, and county and municipal registration offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. to handle last-minute registrations. Jim Vokral, administrator of the Middlesex…
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Encouraging words for ‘Einstein’s Alley’
State commerce official suggests Princeton region be designated an "Innovation Zone." By: Melinda Sherwood PLAINSBORO Despite being the birthplace of numerous high-tech innovations and home to many entrepreneurs, Princeton’s partnership with New Jersey "has really never been fully realized," Virginia Bauer, CEO and secretary-designate of the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission, told…
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Week of October 1, 2004
Hopewell, Princeton, Pennington, Hillsborough, East Windsor, South Brunswick Hopewell Bill Carlton, manager, Weidel Realtors, Hopewell is pleased to announce the association of Jody Rabadja with the Hopewell office. Ms. Rabadja is a proven professional eager to serve the needs of our area. "We at Weidel are extremely pleased to welcome Jody Rabadja to our Hopewell…
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MHS begins packing more offensive punch
BOYS SOCCER By: Carolyn M. Hartko There haven’t been many blowouts in high school boys’ soccer around the Greater Middlesex Conference so far this season, especially in the White Division. But the Monroe Township High School varsity squad registered one earlier this week, rolling over visiting Perth Amboy 8-0 to raise their record to 4-1.…
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PHS seniors push for class trip to Disney World or Cancun
School board members seem dubious trips would be as educational as students claim. By: David Campbell Could a Princeton High School senior trip to Cancun or Walt Disney World have any educational value whatsoever? Senior representatives Sasha Jean, Ian Lord, Zoe Sarnak and Stephanie Covello certainly believe so and they presented their case to…
