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  • Robert Hamer Sr.

       PRINCETON BOROUGH — Robert F. Hamer Sr., 78, died Monday, Feb. 18, at Princeton Nursing Home.    Born in Trenton, he was a longtime Princeton resident.    He retired in 1993 after 45 years as a pipe organ cleaner with Church Organ Co. of Edison.    He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, serving…

  • Traffic consultants at odds on upgrades

    The Westerly Road Church’s traffic consultant feels the congregation’s presence on Princeton Pike will not affect the roadway. By: Lea Kahn    The Westerly Road Church’s traffic consultant contends the congregation’s plans for the John Feaster Phillips property on Princeton Pike would have virtually no effect on the roadway.    But the Planning Board’s traffic consultant disagrees.…

  • Bringing some taste to the Princeton campus

    University’s Dining Services hosts Windy City chef. By: Jeff Milgram    St. Paul saw the light on the road to Damascus. Jimmy Bannos, a nice Greek boy from Chicago, had his epiphany in the pages of New Orleans chef Paul Prudhomme’s cookbook.    It was the mid-1980s, and Mr. Bannos was then working in his family’s business,…

  • For the week of February 21

    Clarence Tilghman, Robert T. Blum Sr., Dorothy Eatz Hanigan, Allan F. Johnstone, Joseph J. Levanduski, Daniel Paul Mondics, Bernard J. Sisson, Tillie Ferraro Chiavetta, Regina R. Quick, Marie Cortelli. By: Clarence Tilghman    PLUMSTED — Clarence Tilghman, 89, of New Egypt, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Virtua-Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Mount Holly.    Born in Sykesville,…

  • HHS swimmers set sights on individual feats

    Teams eliminated from state playoffs By: John E. Powers    Hillsborough High School’s swimming teams must now focus on what they can accomplish as individuals.    The boys knocked off North Brunswick 91-79 last week in the Central Jersey Public A Tournament before falling to East Brunswick 99-71. Lawrence eliminated the girls by a 91-79 score in…

  • Lady Raiders battle Immaculata again for county crown

    HHS knocks out Ridge in semifinals By: Rudy Brandl    MARTINSVILLE — The Hillsborough High girls’ basketball team has been waiting for this opportunity ever since losing to Immaculata on a snowy night in last year’s Somerset County finals.    Tuesday evening’s hard-fought 42-37 victory over an upset-minded and very stubborn Ridge squad provided that chance for…

  • Sweat the Small Stuff

    After the bar mitzvah boy has his special day, angst-ridden parents will need a long vacation By: JULIE BEMAMAN Illustration by JUDY MARTIN Click to view the print ads in this magazine! Battleground Country Club Casa dei Tesori – Merchendise Century 21 – K. Sucharski Charley’s Other Brother Rest. Doral Forrestal Hotel and Spa Double…

  • Legislative grant allows police to replace cars

    Cars were damaged during pursuit By:Vanessa S. Holt    CHESTERFIELD — Two new police vehicles arrived at the Chesterfield Township Police Department last week, replacing cars that were demolished during the pursuit of a rampaging Fort Dix reservist on Oct. 12.    The township was able to purchase the vehicles through a $50,000 legislative grant made possible…

  • Finding Balance

    Woodturner Jill Biros and textile artist Elizabeth Fram have a joint exhibit at CAPS! Gallery in Yardley, Pa. By: Jodi Thompson "Spalted Maple Bowl" by Lower Makefield resident Jill Biros.    Some people might argue that raising children is a form of artistic expression. Parents mold, shape and shade their offspring into (hopefully) happy, productive and…