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  • Convicted murderer escapes from corrections center in Titusville

    Hopewell Township official decries use of facility to house maximum security prisoners. By: Ruth Luse and John Tredrea    HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP— A convicted murderer escaped Thursday morning from the Mercer County Correction Center on Route 29 in Titusville.    Terence Monroe Brewer, who last week was found guilty of murder in a Trenton court, was being held…

  • New design revealed for expanded Princeton High

    Plans for other Princeton Schools are also revised. By: Jeff Milgram    A peaceful courtyard with landscaping based on ideas from students.    A glass-enclosed indoor jogging track.    An indoor swimming pool with access to the street so the community can use it without bothering students.    These were among the latest design ideas the Princeton Regional Board…

  • Locals eye tighter soil rules

    A local couple believe Cranbury can do more to better manage township soil and control pesticide residue accumulated over years of farming in the area. By:Amanda Bok    A local couple believe Cranbury can do more to better manage township soil and control pesticide residue accumulated over years of farming in the area.    Cranbury residents Bill…

  • Council opposes earlier poll opening

    A piece of legislation that would open the polls an hour earlier than the current 7 a.m. starting time drew opposition from the Township Council Monday. By:Al Wicklund    MONROE — A piece of legislation that would open the polls an hour earlier than the current 7 a.m. starting time drew opposition from the Township Council…

  • Orleans Devonshire Estates offers light-filled living

    This Buckingham community’s included features are options elsewhere.    As soon as you walk into Orleans Homebuilders’ new Preston Grand III decorated model at Devonshire Estates in Buckingham, Pa., you know this house is special.    You are greeted by a graceful stairway in the soaring, light-filled foyer. To the left is a large study/office, to the…

  • Arts Council to decide on moving out of town

    The choice: Try to expand at present site or move to Hopewell Township. By: Jennifer Potash    The Arts Council of Princeton is expected to decide next week if it will leave its longtime location in downtown Princeton for a site in Hopewell Township or try again to win permission to expand its present building.    The…

  • Montgomery High lists homerooms

    Grade 9    A-B — Mrs. S. Anderson, Room B-214    C-D — Mr. F. Juiliano, B-213    E-Gi — Mrs. J. Cleary, B-212    Gj-Je — Ms. Kreisler, B-211    Jf-Ku — Mrs. J. Amberson, B-210    Kv-Ma — Ms. E. Moran, B-209    Mb-N — Mr. P Stemmler, B-208    O-Ru — Mrs. L. Gesek, B-207    Rv-Sm — Mr. F. Chmiel,…

  • Elizabeth C. McCormick

       EAST WINDSOR — Elizabeth C. McCormick, 97, died Sunday at Princeton Nursing Home, Princeton Borough.    Born in New York City, she lived in Bergenfield and Equinunk, Pa., before moving to East Windsor.    Mrs. McCormick was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church and was a homemaker.    Wife of the late Thomas A.…

  • Eating disorders are a peril for vulnerable young people

    HEALTH MATTERS By: Dr. Robin Boudette    Our society attaches great importance to a person’s weight and looks. This skewed sense of priorities is taking its toll on the young.    The American Dietetic Association estimates that more than five million Americans suffer from eating disorders, namely anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The majority of sufferers are young…