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  • John Hobson

       John E. Hobson, 73, of Lawrence died Wednesday, May 15, at home.    Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident.    He retired from the state Department of Transportation in Ewing after 42 years of service. He was a member of St. James R.C. Church in Pennington and was in the Navy Sea Bee’s for…

  • Peddie turns in solid performances at Regatta

    CREW: The boys and girls squads competed in the second annual Princeton International Rowing Regatta at Mercer County Park Saturday. By: Neil Hay    The Peddie boys varsity four with coxswain placed third Sunday in the finals of the Princeton International Rowing Regatta at Mercer Lake. The Falcons were timed in 7:09.67.    The Falcons made the…

  • Borough to celebrate downtown businesses

    nbsp;  JAMESBURG — Jamesburg’s downtown area will have music, food and "something for everyone" when almost 20 businesses that have become part of the community in the last year and a half join in a Downtown Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday. By: Al Wicklund nbsp;  JAMESBURG — Jamesburg’s downtown area will have music, food and "something for…

  • Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week

    Stuart’s Driscoll triples her fun on track By: Bob Nuse    Now that she’s actually done it, Emily Driscoll is surprised she was able to win three distance events in not one, but two championship track and field meets.    But the Stuart Country Day School freshman shouldn’t be that surprised by her accomplishment, especially since she…

  • L. Wendell Estey

       L. Wendell "Bud" Estey, 95, died Friday, May 10, in Owls Head, Maine.    Born in Cambridge, Mass., he grew up in Brockton, Mass.    He graduated from Amherst College in 1930, majoring in English and earning a varsity letter in swimming.    Mr. Estey taught English at The Lawrenceville School from 1930 to 1972 and coached diving…

  • Library to honor Friends for efforts

    By: Casha Caponegro    The Friends of the Cranbury Public Library was created in 1994 to enhance Cranbury’s library facilities and promote literacy.    And in less than a decade, the Friends’ contributions to the library are apparent throughout the facility, from the plush seats to a puppet collection to the World Book Encyclopedias.    "The generosity of…

  • Three local towns to receive federal funds

    Springfield, New Hanover and North Hanover will get money to make improvements to benefit low-income and disabled residents. By: Vanessa S. Holt    Three area municipalities will receive Community Development Block Grants this year to make improvements to benefit low-income and disabled residents, county freeholders have announced.    Burlington County freeholders distributed $3 million in federal funds…

  • Suzuki wins Prep title with 38

    GIRLS GOLF: The Falcons captured the team title as well in Wednesday’s championships at Lawrenceville. By: Neil Hay    Senior Sasha Suzuki shot a winning round of 38 Wednesday to lead the Peddie School girls golf team to first place in the State Prep Championship at Lawrenceville. Suzuki’s score was just three strokes over par.    Peddie…

  • Mural shall ‘shine like a beacon’

    Letter to the editor To the editor:    I feel that I must respond to criticism issued by Dr. David Abalos with regard to the recently completed mural at Hightstown High School.    Since work on the mural began, I have received only positive comments and encouragement from students, staff and community. I never expected that the…