Category: archives
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With no options, ‘All you can do is pray’
Robert Cenker, an East Windsor resident and former Columbia astronaut, discusses the shuttle tragedy and space flight. By: David Pescatore EAST WINDSOR Robert Cenker, like many other area residents, was devastated by the loss of the space shuttle Columbia on Saturday. He has a deeper understanding than most, however, because he has flown on…
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Letters to the editor
For the Feb. 7 issue By: Use common sense with pets in winter To the editor: In what is turning out to be one of coldest winters in recent history, the governor’s Domestic Companion Animal Council wants to remind readers to keep their pets secure and healthy this season. In addition to the risk…
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Ford’s latest blast from the past pays tribute to history without trampling it
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a 21st century revival of a classic ’60s musclecar, first introduced to the youth market. It appeals primarily to the male Baby Boomer population seeking to recapture the thrill of American musclecars from the ’60s and ’70s. It will be bought to drive recreationally and as a collectors’ car.…
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Interim schools chief appointed
The East Windsor Regional School District has a new interim chief school administrator. By: David Pescatore HIGHTSTOWN The East Windsor Regional School District Monday appointed James Sheerin as the new interim chief school administrator. Dr. Sheerin, who started working on Wednesday, will be paid $600 per day until a permanent replacement is hired. "He…
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New task force to investigate 1989 Stuart murder
But lack of physical evidence hampers recently developed high-tech investigative techniques. By: Jennifer Potash A Princeton Borough murder whose trail has long gone cold may be warmed with a renewed investigation. A newly formed task force of local, county and state law enforcement agencies will take a new look at the 1989 murder of prominent…
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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 7
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Feb. 7 By: Malpractice crisis demands resolution To the editor: Following is an open letter to our state legislators and to all New Jersey citizens: As a local pediatrician, I find that the malpractice crisis affects me less directly than it does most medical and surgical sub-specialists in New…
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Lions will offer scholarships and awards
Local students will be awarded by The Lions Club By: Matt Kirdahy The Cranbury Lions Club has one loan, one award and two new scholarships to give to students in Cranbury this year. Students can apply for the Lions Club School Loan and the Dr. David C. Tudor and Todd M. Beamer memorial scholarships, but…
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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, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 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…
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Understanding and diagnosing congestive heart failure
HEALTH MATTERS By: Dr. Elliott Krauss February is National Healthy Heart Month. According to the American Heart Association, almost five million Americans currently live with congestive heart failure, with over half a million new cases being diagnosed each year. A person age 40 or older has a 1-in-5 chance of developing it. Congestive heart failure…
