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  • 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…

  • Monroe school plan estimates in

    New projects could carry price tag of $118 million. By: Nick D’Amore    MONROE — A new high school and renovations to the existing high school, Applegarth Middle School and Brookside School are expected to cost between $110 million and $118 million.    Superintendent Ralph Ferrie said between $95 million and $98 million will come from taxpayers,…

  • Math wiz, black belt, Indian dancer all in one

    Ashvini Thammaiah has made a habit of high achievement in the classroom and outside of it. By: Chris Karmiol    EAST WINDSOR — Try and imagine the life of high school senior Ashvini Thammaiah.    She is ranked second in her school’s graduating class. She has been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and will enter…

  • Land buy expands Thompson Park

    Middlesex County buys 17.4 acres of open land on Schoolhouse Road. By: Al Wicklund    MONROE — The Middlesex County Board of Freeholders last week authorized the purchase of 17.4 acres of open land on Schoolhouse Road.    Jane Leal, the Middlesex County Improvement Authority’s director of administration, said the acreage will be part of the extension…

  • Peddie, Pustay meet their match

    BASEBALL: Falcon senior Matt Pustay was outdueled by Hun freshman Steve Garrison in the state Prep A title game Wednesday at Lawrenceville. By: Neil Hay    The changing of the guard took place Wednesday afternoon at Lawrenceville.    Hun won the "A" title with a 2-0 decision over Peddie as freshman Steve Garrison outpitched senior Matt Pustay.…