Category: archives
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Carteret runs clinic in win over Monroe
By: Carolyn M. Hartko Class was in session at the Monroe Township High School gym last Tuesday night as the visiting Ramblers of Carteret showed the hosts how the game of basketball should be played. The 59-39 loss to their White Division foe dropped the Lady Falcons to 4-5, while Carteret improved to 7-2. When…
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North wrestlers like look of future
Knights drop decision to South By: Mike Newman A song by The Dave Matthews Band claims "The future is no place for your better days." No motto would be more fitting for the West Windsor-Plainsboro North wrestling team. For a team beaming with young talent, the Knights are not fixated on their future success. "We…
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WW-P board weighs relocation plan
ESL, special education programs would be affected; some teachers protest. By: Shanay Cadette Transferring the ESL-bilingual program from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South to High School North would devastate its students, several teachers told the school board at its meeting Tuesday. Redistricting is the best solution to High School South’s struggle to combat overcrowding, according…
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Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week
Guthrie leaves last Pirate on high note By: Justin Feil Kate Guthrie gives the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South girls’ swimming team someone capable of winning big points in multiple events. The trick is figuring out where to use the senior. "In most dual meets," said WW-PS head coach Paul Hamnett, "I’ll put her where we…
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Frances Morrone
Frances Margaret Morrone, 92, a resident of Rossmoor for 23 years, died of pneumonia on Jan. 8 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax Va. Born in New York City Ms. Morrone moved to Rossmoor in 1980. She was an active member of Rossmoor’s Italian American Club where she enjoyed its many enriching cultural and social…
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Max
"Max," is a 3-year-old bearded collie in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Max" or another dog or cat, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html
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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…
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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…
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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…
