Category: archives
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Pat Robertson aims fire again at Muslims
Receives warm greeting but also challenges from audience at Princeton University. By: Jeff Milgram The Rev. Pat Robertson, the controversial founder of the conservative Christian Coalition, came to Princeton University’s McCosh Hall on Tuesday night and really tried to be good. For 40 minutes, he gave the audience a history on the role religion played…
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Robert Hluchy
Robert E. Hluchy, 60, of Monroe, died Thursday, March 27, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born in Trenton, Mr. Hluchy was a lifelong Monroe Township resident. He was employed for over 30 years as a group supervisor for Jersey Central Power & Light Co., retiring in March of 2000. After his retirement from JCP&L,…
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Monroe girls track unfazdd by ‘promotion’ to White Division
By: Carolyn M. Hartko It may be a different venue, but for the Monroe Township High School girls’ track team, the goal is the same: win the division title. In 2002, the Lady Falcons were the undefeated Blue Division champions. The only blot on their 9-1 record was a loss to East Brunswick in a…
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Leon Steinberg
Leon J. Steinberg, 75, of Monroe, died Monday, March 24, in Cranbury. He had worked as a mechanic for 30 years for LJ Diesel Service in Keasbey. Leon served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He was a former member of Spotswood VFW Post 262. He was an avid hunter. He is survived…
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Seven WW-P board candidates square off in forum
General agreement on most issues, but some disputes. By: Gwen Runkle The race for three seats on the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional Board of Education is heating up. On Monday night, the seven candidates vying for the three school board spots sounded off on a wide range of topics before a crowd of nearly 100 people…
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William Cottrell
William Cottrell, 84, of Jamesburg, died Saturday, March 29, at Care One Nursing Home of East Brunswick. Born in Hightstown, he lived there for many years before moving to Jamesburg. Mr. Cottrell retired from Conovers Golden Guernsey Dairy after 25 years of service and also retired from Mideast Aluminum Company in Dayton after 14 years.…
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State growth plan gets backing by Princeton planners
But concerns expressed regarding ‘BIG Map’ inaccuracies. By: David Campbell A subcommittee on Princeton’s Master Plan last week voiced support for the state’s BIG Map, or Blueprint for Intelligent Growth, but expressed concerns about inaccuracies on the map and its relationship with local zoning authority. "It’s a wonderful planning tool that they’re just beginning to…
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Suspect list narrows in Emily Stuart murder case
After 14 years, investigators say they are making progress and appeal to public for help. By: Jennifer Potash In the 14-year investigation of the murder of Emily Stuart, law enforcement officials announced progress Tuesday, including narrowing the list of suspects. An avid gardener known as Cissy, Mrs. Stuart was found stabbed to death April 4,…
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HHS softball pitches well, but starts year 0-2
The Rams lost their first two games, 1-0 and 5-1. By: Neil Hay Terry Brookwell’s first game as new head coach of the Hightstown softball team is one she will remember for a long time. All for the wrong reasons. It would have been nice to report that Brookwell’s debut was a winning one. Instead,…
