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  • W. John Ritter

       HIGHTSTOWN — W. John Ritter, 80, died Aug. 27 at Cranbury Center-Genesis ElderCare in Monroe.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in Hightstown many years.    Mr. Ritter worked with Diamond Brothers of Hightstown and Trenton before starting an upholstery business, from which he retired after more than 45 years.    Son of the late William and…

  • Tough times call for strong faith during High Holy days

    Keep the faith and continue to have hope By: Nick D’Amore    With the High Holy Holidays coming before and after the anniversary of Sept. 11, local Jews are reflecting on how the events of the last year will impact the holiest days of the year for the Jewish people.    Members of the Congregation Etz Chaim…

  • Difficulties for widow in terror’s wake

    Neil Lai came to the United States from Shanghai by way of Hong Kong. He was working in the south tower for the New York State Department of Taxation. By: Chris Karmiol    EAST WINDSOR — On the 86th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center, Neil Lai of Old York Road worked…

  • Remembering Sept. 11

    Residents tell their stories    The Cranbury Press asked its readers recently to offer their thoughts concerning the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, to commemorate the approaching anniversary.    Below are the responses of our readers. * * *    On the morning of Sept.11, I washed dishes while my 15-month-old son ate breakfast.    My husband was home and…

  • Settlement ends two-day teacher strike

    With a tentative contract in hand, schools return to normal. By: Jeff Milgram    The Princeton Regional Board of Education and the Princeton Regional Education Association reached a tentative contract late Thursday morning after an all-night negotiation session. Teachers will return to their classrooms Friday, ending a two-day strike.    "I do think this is a fair…

  • PHS athletes ready for battle

    By: Angel Chen    Exhausting drills, extreme heat, and demanding coaches are what’s included in a pre-season package at Princeton High School. As it has been every year, two weeks before school starts, athletes return to the playing fields to train for the upcoming season. Coaches determine who will make varsity, while captains evaluate their teams…

  • Smooth sailing in WW-P as schools open

    Despite myriad of changes and opening of a new school, few reports of problems. By: Gwen Runkle    Even with the opening of a new elementary school and the daunting task of implementing a new elementary redistricting plan, all 10 schools in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District opened without a hitch Thursday.    Buses were on…

  • Guy L. Young

       TRENTON — Evangelist Guy L. Young, 69, died Aug. 28 at the University of Pennsylvania.    Born in Emporia, Va., he attended Greenville County public schools and lived in Trenton 45 years.    He retired in 1995 after more than 30 years as an automotive dealer.    He was a part-time employee of Giant Foods Inc. and had…

  • Andreyko transfers to Hillsborough High

    Standout long jumper, running back will be missed at Manville By: Rudy Brandl        Franklin Andreyko knows it won’t be easy changing high schools, but he believes he is making an investment for his future by transferring to Hillsborough High School for his junior and senior years.    Andreyko, who was Manville High’s most prolific athlete…