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  • Library site cleanup now set to begin June 3

    By: Jennifer Potash    The environmental remediation of the Princeton Public Library and Park & Shop parking lot sites is scheduled to begin June 3.    Despite the slight delay in the start of the work, the Princeton Public Library still stands firm in its plans to move into the new building by December 2003.    The schedule…

  • Monroe trio named to Snapple Bowl team

    By: Ken Weingartner    Participation in the annual Snapple Bowl is an honor for any high school football player. But Monroe High coach Jim Griffin says the game is more than just a tribute to some of the top players in the area.    More important, he said, are the groups which benefit from the charity event.…

  • Aughenbaugh faces ethics violation charges

    Resident Kate Middleton has filed a complaint with the Department of Community Affairs, alleging Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh broke ethics laws because of her involvement with a housing development in Hightstown. By: Scott Morgan    HIGHTSTOWN — A borough resident last week filed a grievance with the state Department of Community Affairs against Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh, claiming…

  • District presents ESL, bilingual magnet plan

    All elementary ESL students will attend the Rogers School and all elementary bilingual students will attend the Drew and Black schools starting in September. By: Chris Karmiol    Confident that it will enhance education for the East Windsor Regional School District’s expanding English as a second language and bilingual populations, Ken Boardman, ESL program supervisor, introduced…

  • WW-PS boys bow out of state boys’ lax tourney

    Pirates look to future with all but three seniors returning By: Justin Feil    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High South boys’ lacrosse team was sorry to see it’s season end with a 12-6 loss to Hanover Park in the state tournament Wednesday, but all but the three Pirate seniors can point to next year for a chance…

  • League report looks at fire districts in Monroe

    Key question remains: should they be merged? By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — The report from the League of Women Voters of Monroe Township’s committee that has studied the township’s fire districts for two years is information-packed and even-handed. However, it left a key question without an answer.    Remaining unanswered was the question of possibly merging…

  • Grape Escape

    Fruit of the vine requires temperate climes and plenty of patience By: MARY ANN CAVALLARO Growing grapes and drinking wine give us a connection with the Ancients and their enjoyment. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape, right, contains a lot of tannin, which leads to a good red wine when properly aged. Photos courtesy grapepictures.com SUMMER HOME…

  • Montgomery freshman Gorka peaks early

    Local teams prepare for sectional track meets By: Justin Feil    When Tara Gorka first started competing in track and field events, a lot of the enjoyment she got from the sport came in the form of prize ribbons.    "I started track when I was young with my brother," she said. "I did this track program…

  • Mary Schoeller

       Mary B. Schoeller, 72, died Wednesday, May 22, at Mercerville Center.    Born in Trenton, she lived in Lawrence 40 years.    Mrs. Schoeller retired as a bookkeeper for Mercer County Teachers Credit Union.    She was a member of the Church of St. Ann and Lawrence Senior Citizens Club 4.    Daughter of the late David and Catherine…