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Students learn to love math
Land-grading project teaches practical implementation of math By:Sharlee Joy DiMenichi Huddled in groups around lumps of gray clay stuck with toothpicks at 1-inch intervals, the children chatted excitedly, drew diagrams and asked questions. A diagram of a land-grading map projected onto a screen in the Monmouth Junction School all-purpose room showed the children how to…
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Crate and Barrel to open new outlet in Cranbury
By:Sarah Winkelman Looking to decorate your home? Well look no further than Half Mile Road. Crate and Barrel, a home furnishings and housewares retailer, is opening its doors to the public today (Friday) at 10 a.m. Store manager Ro Multari said the outlet store will sell discontinued houseware items as well as special items available…
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Council honors soldier’s sacrifice
Township Council honors 1st Lt. Dvorin By:Matthew Kirdahy Through tears, the mother of deceased 1st Lt. Seth Dvorin thanked the Township Council Tuesday for honoring her son, who served in the U.S. Army and paid the ultimate sacrifice. 1st Lt. Dvorin, a 1998 graduate of South Brunswick High School, died Feb. 3 near Iskandariyah, Iraq.…
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Late turnaround encourages MHS baseball team
By: Ken Weingartner Greg Beyer could sum up the season for the Monroe High baseball team in four little words: "We turned it around." On the surface, a 6-17 record might not seem like much of a turnaround. But the Falcons went 6-10 over their final 16 games of the season after winning just twice…
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Borough police issue alert on jewlery thief
Series of break-ins reported in eastern side of municipality. By: Jennifer Potash Following several burglaries in the east side of Princeton Borough over the past month, borough police are asking residents to be on the alert for suspicious activity and make sure their possessions are secure. Princeton Borough Police Lt. Dennis McManimon said four burglaries…
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Closing arguments made in Marut case
Jury begins deliberations in case against former East Windsor resident accused of killing his mother. By: David Pescatore TRENTON Jury deliberations started Wednesday in the case against a former East Windsor man accused of killing his mother, one day after lawyers for both sides presented closing arguments. Steven Marut, 33, is charged in state…
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Koontz, Freda are best choice for Democrats
PACKET EDITORIAL, June 4 By: Packet Editorial Tuesday’s Democratic primary will be a real yawner in most of New Jersey but not in Princeton Borough. While the party’s presidential and congressional nominations are foregone conclusions, and most county and municipal offices are uncontested, the race for two seats on the Princeton Borough Council is…
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There’s a lot to like about the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai’s philosophy is to provide solid, reliable cars By: Les Jackson The Hyundai Santa Fe’s fully independent suspension (front and rear) and 225/70 series tires mounted on 16-inch wheels make for a smooth ride. A week in Santa Fe (the car, not the town) proved to be quite enjoyable, comfortable and economical, and there wasn’t…
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WW train station redevelopment plan attracts state grant
Transit village among the possibilities. By: Shanay Cadette WEST WINDSOR Officials already have the Township Council’s blessing to pursue the idea of redeveloping the Princeton Junction train station and its surrounding area. And they have an advisory committee to help review the redevelopment proposal. Now, all they need is the money to move forward.…
