Category: archives
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ND ‘Cookes’ up a special ending
BOYS BASKETBALL: Sean Cooke, an East Windsor resident, sank the game-winning shot against Hightstown with 1.2 seconds to play Tuesday in the Mercer County Challenge. By: Kyle Moylan TRENTON The only thing anyone knew for certain about the late game at Sovereign Bank Arena this past Tuesday night was that the hero would be…
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Robert M. Staump Sr.
LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. Robert M. Staump Sr., 58, died Jan. 27 at his home. Born in Hightstown, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked for the Orange County emergency communications department as an emergency dispatcher for 23 years, retiring…
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Fire company faces dearth of volunteers
Only 18 active members can respond to a fire By: Casha Caponegro The Cranbury Fire Company is in dire need of volunteers. "Over the past several years there has been a shortage of volunteers," said Cranbury Fire Chief Sam DiStasio. Chief DiStasio said the company has about 30 members, all of whom are volunteers. "But…
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Education Commissioner calls for changes to ESPA
The Elementary School Proficiency Assessments may see some changes this year and could be eliminated in the near future. By: Nick D’Amore and Casha Caponegro The Elementary School Proficiency Assessments may see some changes this year and could be eliminated in the near future. The state Education Commissioner William Librera has told the state Board…
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Program gives parents advice on helping mentally ill kids
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is holding an eight-week program of classes designed to educate parents on how to care for mentally ill children. By: Chris Karmiol One in every five families is affected by mental illness, according to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Families may have members, especially children, who…
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Monroe wrestlers gear for districts
By: Ken Weingartner Now that the Monroe High wrestling team has finished one of the most successful dual meet seasons in school history, it’s time to focus on individual achievement. That time is now as wrestlers across New Jersey begin working toward the state tournament. The road to Atlantic City starts at 6 tonight with…
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PHS boys swimming reaches B state final
Little Tigers face top-seeded Cherry Hill East on Sunday By: Justin Feil LAWRENCEVILLE – The Princeton High boys’ swimming team was held under 100 points for the first time this season, was without one of its top swimmers in Andrew Ferguson and another sprinter, Levan Beridze, looked like a cold and flu medicine spokesperson. But…
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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Feb. 22 By: Heroic action saved lives, homes in fire To the editor: We think the Princeton community should know about the absolutely marvelous work of the fire and police departments and the first aid and rescue squad when one of the homes at Constitution Hill was totally destroyed by a…
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Hun girls reach ‘A’ final
Hun boys, Stuart lose in state semifinals By: Bob Nuse The Hun School girls’ basketball team is playing its best basketball at the right time. The third-seeded Raiders earned a berth in Saturday’s state Prep A championship game with a 50-39 win over second-seeded Montclair Kimberley Academy on Wednesday at Rutgers Prep. With the win,…
