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  • University holds 257th Commencement

    Service to community, country is theme. By: Jeff Milgram    Vote, get involved in your community, serve your country.    That was the parting message Princeton University President Shirley M. Tilghman gave to the 1,790 students who graduated Tuesday during Princeton’s 257th Commencement ceremony in front of Nassau Hall.    "I hope you will write op-ed pieces and…

  • MHS softball reaches Group III final

    Cougars shut down West Milford, 4-0 By: Justin Feil RAMSEY — Ladies Night may have come to an end in New Jersey, but not for the Montgomery High softball team.    The Cougars advanced to the Group III state championship with a 4-0 of West Milford in the Group III semifinals on Thursday. West Milford’s season…

  • Scholarship foundation assists Princeton High seniors

    All-volunteer organization has given out more than $1 million to 700 students since its creation in 1970. By: Jeff Milgram    In September, Princeton High School senior Sarah Ramirez will be heading to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where she will begin her studies in political science and international relationships.    At the same time, Carla Lopez…

  • Warning issued on Sourlands development

    Study finds area may have already reached development capacity. By: Jill Matthews    MONTGOMERY — The Planning Board, along with members of the Township Committee and Environmental Commission, were told that the Sourland Mountain region may have already exceeded its development capacity in a presentation of the township’s Natural Resource Inventory held on May 24.    The…

  • Physician stresses crucial importance of annual mammogram

    Minimally invasive breast biopsies are a newer, gentler procedure that can be performed in a breast center or a physician’s office with local anesthesia. By: Lorraine Seabrook with Dr. Rachel Dultz    Breast health is an incredibly important component of a woman’s overall medical condition. The sooner any breast abnormality is detected, the sooner it can…

  • Ahead of the curve

    Montgomery adds digital mapping to curriculum. By: Jill Matthews    MONTGOMERY — In the area of technology, Montgomery always seems to be one step ahead of the curve.    Montgomery Director of Community Development and Planning Bob Marmion and Wansoo Im of Vertices LLC have created a pilot program to incorporate interactive computer mapping applications into the…

  • Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week

    Willis earns Group III high jump By: Justin Feil    Alex Willis came into this season as the top high jumper in Montgomery High history. He’ll leave that way as well.    Willis already had the top mark of 6-foot-8 when this spring began. He’d already reached two Meet of Champions, and only missed going 3 for…

  • Downtown merchants host art stroll tonight

    Local artists will be on display in event to be held the first Friday of the month through October.    The Borough Merchants For Princeton invite the public to enjoy the pleasures of the downtown and to discover local artists at the Sunset Art Stroll tonight.    A downtown sidewalk sale will be held in conjunction with…

  • Heller has grown with MHS softball

    State semifinal appearance fun for Cougars By: Bob Nuse    Even though she is just a junior, Amanda Heller is a veteran of the high school softball wars.    Now in her third season as the No. 1 pitcher with the Montgomery High varsity team, Heller is having her best season yet. At 18-3, her win total…