Category: archives
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Sister school in Japan bestows gift on Stuart
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart was the recent recipient of a special peace gift sent by its sister school in Tokyo, Japan. The gift was presented by Headmistress Frances de la Chapelle at the New Year’s prayer service. The "senba zuru," or thousand cranes, is a symbol of peace and healing. The…
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Howard L. Watlington
HURT, Va. Howard L. Watlington, 87, died Dec. 30 at the Masonic Home in Burlington. Born in Pittsylvania County he was a Princeton Junction, N.J., resident before moving to Hurt in 1979. He owned Howard’s Luncheonette in Princeton Junction from 1961 to 1978 and was a member of Princeton Lodge 38 F&AM. Son of…
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Peddie coasts to easy victory
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Even though the victory was never in doubt, Sean Casey was still disappointed in the Falcons’ effort vs. Lawrenceville. By: Neil Hay When they scored 23 points in the first quarter, it seemed that the Peddie girls basketball team would go on to put together a flawless performance, one that would draw positive…
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Alice Combes Minarcik
MONROE Alice Combes Minarcik, 87, died Saturday at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived in Long Island, N.Y., before moving to the Monroe area many years ago. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown and Helping Hands. Daughter of the late William and Ella Roberts Marvin, wife of the late…
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Library board approves demolition contract
After first round of bids rejected, a low bid of $95,040 is approved. By: Jennifer Potash The walls will soon come tumbling down at the Princeton Public Library. The library board of trustees Tuesday awarded a $95,040 contract to Seasons Contracting Corp. of North Bergen for the demolition work, slated to begin around Feb. 1.…
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Young researchers in golden quest
Deeply involved WW-P freshmen seek a top academic prize. By: Gwen Runkle WEST WINDSOR Mention the word "research" and high school students usually run for cover, but three overachieving freshmen at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South are not afraid to step up to the challenge on top of their already busy daily schedules. Matthew…
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Forum: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What is the legacy left us by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? What is the legacy left us by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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King service set for Sunday
The Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium will host its annual interfaith service in memory of Dr. Marting Luther King Jr. Sunday at Mount Olivet Baptist Chruch. By: Scott Morgan HIGHTSTOWN He stood for peace and harmony and was shot down at the height of his appeal. This Sunday, nearly 34 years after his death, a group…
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St. Paul parking spots back in play, for now
Church changes stance on closing lot after plans for its redesign delayed. By: Jennifer Potash The metered, long-term parking lot at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church reopened temporarily Thursday. About 43 parking spaces, with 10-hour meters, are available in the lot located off Moore Street. The church had planned to restrict use of…
