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  • Helen Vukmanovich

    Helen Vukmanovich of Hopewell Township died Sunday at Abington (Pa.) Memorial Hospital. Born in Pocahontas, Va., she was an area resident 55 years. Mrs. Vukmanovich was co-owner of C&C Ceramic Shop in Hopewell Township and taught ceramics classes until retiring in 1991. She enjoyed oil painting and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Ludwig…

  • ‘Garbage train’ a better choice than 1,000 trucks

    PACKET EDITORIAL, July 24    For most people, garbage is one of those subjects that falls into the out-of-sight, out-of-mind category.    The stuff we throw away — whether it’s paper products in the green bin, plastic and glass in the yellow bin or everything else in the household trash container — gets dutifully dragged out to…

  • NiE 5K run Winners – by Age

    To see the full list, click below By: NiE NIE 5K RUN MALE 10 AND UNDER NO FINISHERS NIE 5K RUN FEMALE 10 AND UNDER 1.Samantha Prince Hamilton Sq,NJ 8 F 113 94 34:28 11:06 NIE 5K RUN MALE AGES 11 TO 13 1.Brandon Mitchell Marlton,NJ 12 M 13 150 20:11 6:30 2.Jonathan Aindman Belle…

  • Helen Marinelli

       HAMILTON — Helen D. Marinelli, 84, died Sunday, July 22, at Morris Hall Nursing Home on Lawrenceville Road.    Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong Hamilton resident before moving to Morris Hall.    She retired as a secretary from the state Division of Taxation in Trenton.    Wife of the late Joseph Mizopalko and Morris Marinelli, mother…

  • Towns oppose bill that would limit zoning changes

    The state legislation would freeze existing zoning ordinances at the time a development application is filed with a municipality. By: David Campbell    Area planners say they oppose pending state legislation that would freeze existing zoning ordinances at the time a development application is filed with a municipality.    William Dressel, executive director of the New Jersey…

  • P-C 14’s Improve Over Last Year’s Record

          This season the Princeton-Cranbury 14-year-old All-Stars tried to improve their record from last years dismal 0-2 turnout. They did improve, but still did not have much to show. By: Zach Stern       This season the Princeton-Cranbury 14-year-old All-Stars tried to improve their record from last year’s dismal 0-2 turnout. They did improve, but still did not…

  • A Love for the Land

    Fifteen year old enjoys visiting national parks. By:Zachary Suarez Fifteen year old Dorothy Chu from West Windsor North enjoys visiting national parks. She says that she has visited about 20 parks so far and plans to see more. Dorothy says that her favorite park was Yosemite National Park in California and her second favorite she…

  • Princeton Packet hosts its 1st Annual Corporate Spelling Bee

    Participants for the Princeton Packet 1st annual Corporate Spelling Bee gather at the Princeton High School gymnasium to test their spelling abilities. About twenty-four participants ranging from ages 11-50 seemed to share the feeling of nervousness as they chatted or quietly studied. By:Malaika Carpenter Participants of the Princeton Packet 1st annual Corporate Spelling Bee gather…

  • Rose Graziano

       Rose Pinto Cariello Graziano, 89, died Saturday at the Compassionate Care Hospice Unit at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton.    Born in Trenton and previously of New York, she was a longtime Lawrence resident.    She owned and operated Gem Cleaners, Trenton, and was the former owner of Graziano Florist, Trenton.    She was a member of St.…