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  • No gas tax hike is flat tire in auto legislation

    PACKET EDITORIAL, Jan. 16 By: Packet Editorial    It was an impressive sight this week to watch the state Legislature pass — and Gov. James E. McGreevey pledge to sign into law — an array of bills dealing with New Jersey drivers and the automobiles they drive. It would have been even more impressive had they…

  • Clergy ponder King’s impact

    Matters of Faith:Area clergy look at how the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King affected their own lives and beliefs. By: Rebecca Tokarz    The message and actions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his fight for racial equality are inspirational — both personally and professionally — local clergy members said.    Dr. King’s anti-violent…

  • School board to discuss chief search

    East Windsor Board of Education will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Hightstown High School. By: David Pescatore    HIGHTSTOWN — The Board of Education will hold a meeting Tuesday to discuss the status of its superintendent search.    Nearly one year following the resignation of the school district’s last…

  • Red Cross raffle offers chance to win Volvo

       Don’t miss out on your chance to win one of four exciting prizes as part of the 2004 Red Cross Raffle. Raffle tickets make a great gift idea for any occasion. The Red Cross Raffle grand prize is a 2004 Volvo XC-90. Second through fourth place prizes are a Miele Fabric Care System, a Miele…

  • Scrabble dabbler turns into local champ

    West Windsor resident is top ranked in New Hope tournament. By: Shanay Cadette    WEST WINDSOR — Jim Housell is ranked first going into the Book Cellar’s annual Scrabble Invitational, but he won’t even be there to compete.    Just like last year, the West Windsor resident will be busy moving equipment and assembling audio equipment at…

  • Oyster ‘slurp’ to aid breast cancer research

       "Oyster Bowl V," the fifth annual oyster eating contest to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation New Jersey’s "Race for the Cure," is set for Feb. 1 (Superbowl Sunday).    Organized by the Blue Point Grill restaurant and the Komen New Jersey "Race for the Cure," and co-sponsored by Volvo of Princeton, this pre-game…

  • Cranbury report at Princeton High

    By:    The following is a quick look at how athletes from Cranbury did for their high schools last week. Results are taken from the daily papers. Please let us know via voicemail or e-mail if you have a son or daughter at a prep or parochial school who we should keep an eye out for,…

  • Aline Appert

       Aline M. Bretigniere Appert, 84, of Rossmoor, died Monday, Jan. 12, in the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge.    Born in France, she was a resident of Rossmoor for the past 14 years and formerly of Princeton Junction.    Her husband, Charlie Appert, is deceased.    Cremation will be under the direction of A.S. Cole Son &…

  • Summer art Council programs announced

    AROUND CRANBURY: New books on CD in library, summer camp program dates and more. By: Lorraine Sedor    The Cranbury Arts Council announced the dates for its summer camp program.    Courses will be held the weeks of July 5-9 and July 12-16. Courses will include Rockin Jammin Ensemble, Architecture, Fashion Design, Music Composition and more for…