Category: archives

  • Espichan keeps PHS on course for crown in boys soccer

    By: Bob Nuse    At this time a year ago, Carlos Espichan was helping Princeton High compete for championships at the Mercer County and Central Jersey group III levels.    A year later, Espichan is still doing just that for the Little Tigers, only in a different venue. After helping the Princeton boys’ cross country team to…

  • Princeton Public Library in talks on acquiring art

    Hoping to have works on display when doors open next year. By: Jennifer Potash    Seeking to avoid a new library full of books but devoid of art, the Princeton Public Library is negotiating with several artists to create special works for the building.    The library’s art committee selected seven artists for various projects inside the…

  • For the Nov. 7 issue

    Waldemar Dabrowski, Dorothea H. (Tucker) Rhodes, Joseph Semonik, Katharine Kosmak. Waldemar Dabrowski    MONROE — Waldemar Dabrowski, 86, of Rossmoor, Monroe Township, died Monday in the University Medical Center at Princeton.    Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Monroe for many years. Mr. Dabrowski was a graduate of Temple University and the Curtis Institute of…

  • Battleship honors war hero

    Cranbury resident was killed in World War II and had a naval ship named in his honor. By: Matt Kirdahy    Jean Nostrand had an uncle who was a war hero.    He lost his life serving his country in World War II and veterans still celebrate his name 60 years later.    In September, Ms. Nostrand and…

  • MHS girls have fun moving on in states

    Rockford, Samad net first goals in opener By: Justin Feil    Jen Rockhill has started for four years for the Montgomery High girls’ soccer team, and been as solid a defender as there is for the Cougars. Her defensive prowess enabled MHS to play a more attacking style this season and leave Rockhill as one of…

  • 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 7 through Thursday, November 13. 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…

  • This season could be the turning point for MHS

    Pressure-free Falcons cross country team will use sectionals as warm-up for future By: Redd E. Patrick    A few years from now when the Monroe High School girls cross country team is tearing up Middlesex County and beyond, and when Scott Roman starts to dominate the area scene, coach Frank Bonich will be able to look…

  • Splithoff gets defensive for PU

    Quarterback-turned-safety looks for upset of Penn By: Justin Feil    For three seasons, David Splithoff had the ability to change a game every time he touched the ball. And the Princeton University senior touched it plenty, taking every snap in his 17 starts over that time period.    He was one of Tiger opponent’s most feared quarterbacks,…

  • One thing this election wasn’t was a mandate

    PACKET EDITORIAL, Nov. 7 By: Packet Editorial, Nov. 7    It’s always entertaining — if not necessarily illuminating — to get the morning-after spin from political pundits about the "message" the voters sent to their elected representatives in the election just past.    More often than not, it seems to us the message is that there is…