Category: archives
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Driving the Nazis from Rome
Bernard Jacobson earned a battlefield commission as an infantryman during the Italian campaign in World War II. By:Al Wicklund MONROE Bernard Jacobson earned a battlefield commission as an infantryman during the Italian campaign in World War II. Through his actions on the Anzio Beachhead and in the fighting that later drove the German army…
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Foundation seeks grant proposals
The deadline for fall Greater Mercer Grants is Sept. 21. The Princeton Area Community Foundation is accepting proposals for funding from qualified nonprofit organizations serving the people of greater Mercer County. The deadline for fall Greater Mercer Grants is Friday, Sept. 21, for consideration for a December grant. Organizations that applied in the spring are…
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Researcher confronts stem cell debate
Vocing concern if government funding takes a back seat to commercial interests. By: Jeff Milgram One day, embryonic stem cells may help scientists find a cure for leukemia. One day. But most certainly not anytime soon, says Ihor Lemischka, a professor of molecular biology at Princeton University who is using embryonic mice stem cells to…
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Barclay suit dismissed
A lawsuit filed by two local land owners alleging wrongdoing on the part of the township was dismissed July 2 by Judge Alfred J. Lechner of the U.S. District Court in Newark. By:Amanda Bok A lawsuit filed by two local land owners alleging wrongdoing on the part of the township was dismissed July 2 by…
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Dolph Hintze
HILLSBOROUGH Dolph H. Hintze died Thursday, July 12, in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. He was 64. Born in Miami, Fla., he lived in Clark before moving to Hillsborough seven years ago. Mr. Hintze was a self-employed marketing consultant. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the New Horizon Christian Fellowship…
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District to review special education program
Because of the federal government’s concerns about special education in New Jersey, the state is mandating a two-year review of East Windsor’s special education program. By: MIchael Arges The federal government is worried about special education in New Jersey, so the East Windsor Regional School District is in for an extensive state-mandated self-assessment of its…
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Police see progress with community trust
The department has placed an emphasis on diversity in its hiring practices. The last class of officers hired in the borough included an Hispanic male, a black male and two females. By: Jennifer Potash Fifteen years ago, local newspapers reported many minority residents in Princeton distrusted the Princeton Borough Police Department. But with changes in…
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Jessie Chew
HIGHTSTOWN Jessie Chew, 87, died Saturday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Hightstown, she was a lifelong resident and attended Hightstown public schools. Wife of the late George Chew Sr. and sister of the late Mary, Bill and Isaiah Walker, she is survived by two sons, George Chew Jr. of…
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Shopping center goes to zoners
Route 1 at Raymond Road commercial project on 73.8 acres would include Home Depot, restaurant. By: Nick D’Amore SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review amended plans to build a shopping center on the north side of Route 1 at Raymond Road slated to include a Home Depot and a restaurant. The…
