Category: archives

  • Scrap dealer ceases operation

    After repeated noise violations and jail sentence, a court-ordered eviction. By: David Campbell    Ziya Polat, the embattled scrap dealer who served time in county jail this summer for repeated noise violations, has ceased operations at his Basin Street junkyard — but a pending lawsuit could change that, he said Wednesday.    Over the past year, Mr.…

  • Dependable PHS defense breaks Colts Neck in boys soccer quarterfinals

    By: Bob Nuse    COLTS NECK — Throughout its winning streak, which has now reached 11 games, the Princeton High boys’ soccer team has been scoring goals at an incredible rate of nearly five per game.    Almost lost in that goal scoring flurry is a defense that has been every bit as good. During the course…

  • Sherry, PU women’s soccer again in tourney

    Tigers hope to reach third round of NCAAs By: Justin Feil    This NCAA tournament stuff is kind of like a birthday and Christmas for Theresa Sherry.    Twice a year for each of the past three years, it’s come for the Princeton University senior, and usually there’s a pretty good return. Twice, Sherry has enjoyed national…

  • Press Forum: Referendum

    How do you plan to vote in December on the proposed school expansion referendum? How do you plan to vote in December on the proposed school expansion referendum?

  • Letters to the Editor, Nov. 14

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Nov. 14 By: Buckling down on buckling up To the editor:     As the national safety belt use rate jumped to 79 percent, it is clear that more and more Americans are aware of the dangers of driving without a safety belt. Unfortunately, teens and young adults are many of the…

  • Veterans share stories with students

    Vets hold a discussion at MTHS. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — Speaking of veterans meeting with Monroe Township High school students on Veterans Day, George Allen, who took part in three World War II invasions — North Africa, Sicily and Normandy — said, "I think the kids enjoyed it. I know we did."    Mr. Allen…

  • Townhouses may be constructed in borough

    Local builder seeking approval from Hightstown Planning Board to construct townhouses on Williams Street. By: David Pescatore    HIGHTSTOWN — If local builder Jeff Forman gets his way Tuesday, he will construct 10 townhouses on a 2-acre plot off William Street.    But, to do that, he needs to petition the Planning Board for a variance to…

  • 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 Friday, November 14 through Thursday, November 20. 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…

  • Confident Clark, WW-PN boys relaxed and ready for state XC

    Knights face Group challenges along with PHS, South girls By: Justin Feil    Though the stakes are even higher, and the field that much better, Chris Clark isn’t too nervous about the state Group III meet. And that’s good news for the West Windsor-Plainsboro High North boys’ cross country team.    "We’ve come this far and I…