Category: archives
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Twin Rivers man embraces gift of life
After his body was shattered by a truck 27 years ago, Michael Schettini chose to volunteer. By: David Pescatore MILLTOWN Michael Schettini was a typical college student. He was attending Rutgers University, majoring in economics and paying his way by working for a local bakery. He would become anything but typical. While at work…
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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, May 23 through Thursday, May 29. 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…
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Peddie stymied by L’ville pitching in prep title matchup
The Falcons lost the baseball tournament game to Lawrenceville 1-0. By: Neil Hay For baseball fans who prefer high-scoring games, who can’t get their fill of offense, who consider the invention of the designated hitter the greatest thing since sliced bread, then Wednesday’s state prep "A" tournament game between Lawrenceville and Peddie at Waterfront Park…
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Helen Fischer
Helen B. Fischer, 90, of Cranbury, died Tuesday, May 13, at Cranbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in Monroe. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Cranbury most of her life. She was employed for many years at the Hightstown Diner. Ms. Fischer was a member of St. Anthony’s R.C. Church in Hightstown. Her husband, George M.…
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Princeton Township appoints open space manager
To develop master plan for passive-recreation parks. By: David Campbell Princeton Township arborist Greg O’Neil has been promoted to open space manager and given a mandate to draft a master plan for improvement and maintenance of the township’s passive-recreation parks and the pathways that link them. "I think the choice of Greg is an outstanding…
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Stanley moved quickly up the ranks
By: Ken Weingartner Ken Stanley wasn’t expected to crack the starting lineup for the Monroe High boys’ tennis team this season. In fact, to start the year he was well down the Falcons’ depth chart. But, as they say, it’s not where you start, it’s where you finish. Stanley, a freshman, broke into the MHS…
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The Villages at Buckingham offer luxury townhouses in cerebral setting
Nestled in picturesque Buckingham Township, The Villages at Buckingham is off to a successful start, having taken 31 deposits since the community opened just four months ago. These well-appointed townhouses include features such as 9-foot first floor ceilings, basements, finely crafted custom staircases with oak railings, hardwood flooring in entrance foyer and powder room, fireplace…
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Mistakes cost Falcons in title game
Peddie’s boys lacrosse team lost to Lawrenceville 16-7. By: Neil Hay It was the biggest game of the year, the finals of the state prep "A" tournament. And the Peddie boys lacrosse team didn’t bring its "A" game. "We made too many mistakes," admitted coach Tris Wood after the Falcons had been beaten 16-7 by…
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Pond’s low water blamed for dead fish near Encore
By: Al Wicklund MONROE Dead fish in a pond between the Encore Planned Retirement Community and Prospect Plains Road probably were caused by the lowering of the water level in the pond. Richard Spilatore of the Middlesex County Board of Health said Thursday his staff has checked for contamination and ruled out that possibility.…
