Category: archives
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Patriotic picnics
Fireworks in Village Park mark nation’s independence. By: Matt Kirdahy Two warning shots left two silvery streaks in their path, exploded and took shape, peppering the night sky over Cranbury. The bright lights illuminated the faces of spectators who crowded South Main Street and the vast lawn in Village Park for an Independence Day show.…
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3 West
From the smoky wood flavors of appetizers and entrées, fresh fish and seasonable accompaniments, to the finely executed desserts, this Basking Ridge newcomer will keep its customers coming back for more. By: Pat Tanner 3 West River Walk Village Center 665 Martinsville Road Basking Ridge (908) 647-3000 Food: Very good Service: Well-coordinated teamwork Prices: High…
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Local patrolman averts tragedy at lake
Officer Rich Domotor helped save the lives of three small children trapped in a vehicle that rolled into Lake Wlaaenpaupack in the Poconos. By: Rebecca Tokarz An off-duty Plainsboro patrolman helped save the lives of three small children who were trapped in a Ford Excursion that rolled into a lake Saturday in the Poconos. Rich…
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Editorial: Time to help to fill local food pantries
EDITORIAL: Volunteers are need to stock up dwindling local food banks. The cupboard at the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church isn’t bare. The Deacons’ Food Cupboard at the church is in good shape, a sharp contrast to the situation just a few months ago, when the shelves were almost empty. The cupboard donates a bag of groceries…
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Mother Jones’ life and legacy live on in Tiger Park
The famous labor activist’s speech was brought to life Wednesday to commemorate the centennial of her March of the Mill Children. By: Jennifer Potash "Pray for the dead but fight like hell for the living," was the rallying cry used by Mary Harris "Mother" Jones to call attention to child labor practices 100 years ago.…
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Tangents: Experiencing the wonders of the backyard camp site
TANGENTS by John Saccenti: Pitch the tent, grill the s’mores…right in the comfort of your own home. By: John Saccenti Is camping within walking distance of a bathroom really camping? How about if there is a box filled with cold food and drinks, or a radio and television nearby? How about some comfy chairs? Does…
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Library lures volumes of volunteers
Helpful teens fill key roles over summer. By: Jennifer Potash Visit the Princeton Public Library at the Princeton Shopping Center this summer and it may be impossible to move without spotting a helpful teenager. A call for summer volunteers drew more than 60 kids between the ages of 12 and 17, said Jan Johnson, a…
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William Wasenda
William Wasenda, 89, of Monroe, died Tuesday, July 1, at University Medical Center at Princeton. He was born in Jersey City and resided in Riverton for 30 years before moving to Monroe two years ago. Before his retirement in 1972, he was employed as a crane operator with Frankfurt Arsenal in Philadelphia and Raritan Arsenal…
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C-P 10s living up to high expectations
Start District 12 tourney 2-0 By: Rich Fisher Suddenly, David Velez’s pre-tournament statement that "I’m hoping we’re going to go all the way" in the District 12 tournament seems to be more than just a device to fire up the troops. After Wednesday night’s 8-1 shellacking of Florence, Cranbury-Plainsboro Little League seems like a legitimate…
