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  • Governor creates office of integrity

       Gov. James E. McGreevey and Attorney General David Samson have announced the establishment of a new Office of Government Integrity to strengthen the efforts of the Department of Law and Public Safety to investigate and prosecute public corruption, official misconduct and misuse of public funds.    Attorney General Samson signed the administrative directive creating the new…

  • 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 31 through Thursday, June 6. 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 theaters…

  • Crowley wins triple jump at CJ III meet

    By: Justin Feil    Princeton High’s Alison Crowley has already put herself among the superior athletes in Mercer County, and she is now among the elite in Central Jersey.    Crowley won the Central Jersey Group III triple jump at Monmouth High School Saturday, finishing ahead of teammates Emily Blackman, who was second, and Claire Marchetta, who…

  • Joseph Hawley

       Joseph Clark Hawley, 67, died Sunday, May 26, at his home in Jamesburg.    He worked for E.R. Squibb and Sons in East Brunswick and retired from Bristol-Myers Squibb. He previously served in the Army. He was a coach of the Jugglers in the North Brunswick Youth Soccer program for many years. He also was a…

  • Time’s up for talk about school plans

    Princeton Board of Education’s Facilities Committee decides it is now too late to make any more changes to $81.3 million project. By: Jeff Milgram    They’ve fielded countless questions and complaints about parking, open space and athletics.    They’ve sought input, listened patiently and included many of the ideas into the design of the $81.3 million school…

  • Before traveling abroad, prepare for health risks

    HEALTH MATTERS By: Dr. Sausan A. Hilmi    As the summer travel season approaches and you begin to finalize your itinerary, spend some time reviewing your health needs and preparing for any health threats you may encounter along the way.    In addition to researching exotic locales, update your immunization record, fill prescription medicines and obtain copies…

  • Democrats not the only one at the party

    EDITORIAL: Voters registered as unaffiliated with either party could make the difference in Tuesday’s mayoral primary in Hightstown.    It’s been a strange journey through the primary election season in Hightstown.    And the final irony may be that the Democratic mayoral primary could be decided by people who — today — are not registered Democrats.    It…

  • Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week

    Hoeland brings PHS tennis net rewards By: Justin Feil    It’s taken Chris Hoeland a while to understand the significance of his 25-3 boys’ tennis season.    The Princeton High freshman’s accomplishments began with a Mercer County Tournament team title and an individual gold medal at third singles and didn’t end until the Little Tigers’ lost, 3-2,…

  • Many plans for borough’s next four years

    CAMPAIGN CORNER by Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh: The mayor outlines the issues she hopes to address if she is re-elected to another term in office.    Hightstown’s Memorial Day celebrations have given me cause to not only reflect with pride about our historic community but to look forward to our future with the work-in-progress of our revitalization.…