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  • Historic parcel eyed by church

    The Westerly Road Church of Princeton Township wants to relocate to the former estate of John Feaster Phillips, once owned by the late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos. By: Lea Kahn    The historic John Feaster Phillips property at 3850 Princeton Pike, also known as the Marcos House, may become the new home of the Westerly Road…

  • Strong times for Vikes at Meet of Champions

    By: Carolyn M. Hartko    Although there were no medals for South Brunswick athletes at this year’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions for Indoor Track and Field, the Viking times run at Jadwin Gym in Princeton this past Sunday were outstanding.    The Lady Viking 4×400 meter squad finished in 10th place overall. Natalya Johnson, Engedaye Polk, Lauren…

  • After 10-year apprenticeship, Vereen shows how good he is

    Gambling coach a big part of Vikings success By: Redd E. Patrick    In his very first season as a head coach, Hayward Vereen decided to take a chance.    An assistant coach for the South Brunswick High School boys basketball team for 10 seasons, Vereen was an integral part of a successful program under head coaches…

  • New rules limitcompetitive shooters

    To the editor    For years now New Jersey competitive shooters have relied upon a letter sent for Col. Carl A. Williams, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, by Carl Leislager, captain, bureau chief, State Regulatory Bureau, to purchase and use magazines in pistols and rifles that are designed to hold more than 15 rounds.…

  • Roads, truck mishap, water issues,ordinances occupy Hopewell officials

    HOPEWELL COUNCIL UPDATE By: Catherine P. Moscarello    A five-year plan to repair or refurbish borough roads captured the attention of Hopewell Borough council at the February 4 meeting.    Ranking road conditions according to factors of curbs, drainage, traffic patterns, usage and other points, borough engineer Dennis O’Neal provided council members with a mathematical tally of…

  • Brother and sister team honor MLK

    By: Nick D’Amore    For the past five years, someone in the Ginez family has won at least one part of the Princeton University Martin Luther King poster and essay contest.    Since he was a fourth-grader making posters, Christian Ginez, 13, now an eighth-grader at Crossroads School, has won the contest every year.    As a seventh-…

  • Two vie for seat on city fire board

    Facing off for the second time in as many elections are incumbent Commissioner Lester E. Myers Sr. and Union Fire Company Capt. Brian Snell. By: Sue Kramer    LAMBERTVILLE — The race is heating up for a three-year seat on the Board of Fire Commissioners.    Facing off for the second time in as many elections are…

  • Miriam Steck

    Miriam Cohen Steck, 87, of Monroe, died Monday, Feb. 4, at her residence.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Ms. Steck lived in New Brunswick and Highland Park before moving to Monroe 17 years ago.    She had been employed for many years as an office manager before her retirement.    Ms. Steck was a member of Congregation Ahavas…

  • Students’ award-winning essays examine democracy

    NBC students take part in county contest By:David Koch    MANSFIELD — Many people believe they know the meaning of democracy, but few have had to think about it like the three student winners of this year’s Veterans of Foreign Wars’ essay contests.    The Northern Burlington County Regional School District students were chosen by VFW Post…