Category: archives
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Birds in the hand and the bush for now
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: Long-distance migrant birds in the Garden State face significant challenges on both ends of their flights in Central and South America, and New Jersey. The morning air is crisp. Plants and trees are saturated with every color, from darkest green to white. Sparkling sunlight casts a golden…
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Improv group
Saturday, May 26 At 2 p.m at the Monroe Township Public Library, the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present "Improv Your Mind," by the Freestyle Repertory Theater’s "Theater Sports Improvisational Series." The program involves audience input and participation. Admission is free. For further information call (609) 395-0934.
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First U.S. rowing World Cup deemed a success
Finn Caspersen, a 1959 Peddie graduate, has been credited as the driving force behind the event making its first U.S. appearance in Mercer County Park. By: Ken Weingartner The first Zurich Rowing World Cup held in the United States got high marks from organizers and participants alike. Finn Caspersen, a 1959 graduate of The Peddie…
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Decision expected on Barclay lawsuit
A decision is expected Monday regarding a lawsuit filed by two local land owners alleging wrongdoing on the part of the township. By:Brian Shappell A decision is expected Monday regarding a lawsuit filed by two local land owners alleging wrongdoing on the part of the township. The suit, filed Dec. 11 by plaintiffs J.…
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Students sent message with T-shirts
By:Brian Shappell Cranbury School students again are working hard to prepare for a day of fun at the annual Drug Free Fair. And for some, creativity and hard work have paid off. Sixth-grader Michael Stehn has created a T-shirt for the fair. His theme, "Don’t Let Drugs Silence the Music," will be the theme of…
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String ensemble
Saturday, May 5 At 7:30 p.m., the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Comission will present the Claring Festival Players, a group including five stringed instrument musicians and a pianist. The ensemble will perform music by Mozart and Janacek, and Schubert’s "The Trout" at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts at Monroe Township High…
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East Windsor man makes sparks with Lightning
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK by Kyle Moylan: Stephen Guidette has two jobs: One as a commercial banker for Commerce Bank, and another as a starting linebacker for the Trenton Lightning. TRENTON As a commercial banker with Commerce Bank, East Windsor resident Stephen Guidette has learned to trust his instincts and his mind when making decisions. When…
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HHS softballers win fifth straight
Solid defense highlights victory over Montgomery By: Rudy Brandl If defense wins championships, then the Hillsborough High softball team should be very competitive in tournament play this spring. Monday’s 7-2 victory over Montgomery ran the Raider win streak to five straight games. Hillsborough (9-2) had clinched its second straight trip to the Central Jersey…
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Identification badges not the solution
EDITORIAL: The school district’s plan to require its students to wear ID badges to class as a security measure is misguided and pointless. School district officials unveiled a plan last week in which every student will be required to wear photo identification badges. School board secretary and business administrator David Shafter said the move is…
