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  • Mary Hensel

       Mary W. Hensel, 92, of Monroe Village, died Dec. 13 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.    Born in Scranton, Pa., Ms. Hensel was formerly of Queens before moving to Monroe Village 26 years ago.    Ms. Hensel’s husband, Henry Christian Hensel, died in 1984.    Funeral services were held Tuesday at A.S. Cole Son Funeral…

  • Holiday reunion ends a father’sfight for custody of son

    Lonnie Covington’s Christmas present arrived a little early By:John Patten    EAST WINDSOR -This isn’t a Christmas story as much perhaps as a "prodigal son" story. Maybe it’s a "prodigal dad" story.    Either way, a state Family Court judge ordered the reunion of Lonnie Covington and his 3-year-old son, Kadeem, on Dec. 15, rebuilding part of…

  • Monroe’s Mill Lake School project slowed

    Building still scheduled for use in fall By: Al Wicklund    MONROE – A shortage of steel has slowed, but not stopped, work on the new Mill Lake School, said a report by the school district’s director of facilities.    "Structural steel has been difficult to come by," Jerry Tague said earlier this week.    He said other…

  • William Harvey

    By:Staff    NEW HOPE, Pa. – William T. Harvey, 41 died Sunday at Rancocas Valley Hospital, Willingboro, N.J.    Born in Elmer, he lived in Bucks County the past 15 years.    Mr. Harvey was an investment banker and worked with E.F. Hutton, CitiGroup and Chase Manhattan Bank, New York.    He enjoyed ice skating, fishing and his children’s…

  • Ex-boss sues YWCA, claims wrongful firing

    Former executive director claims she was about to blow the whistle on mismanagement of funds By: Jennifer Potash    The former executive director of the YWCA of Princeton has filed a lawsuit against the organization, claiming she was fired as she planned to blow the whistle on financial mismanagement.    Mary Jane Barletta, who served as executive…

  • Firm bids to move Rescarrick Moore home

    Project could save what some say is the location of East Windsor’s beginning By:Michael Arges        EAST WINDSOR – The fate of the historic of the Rescarrick Moore House looks brighter in light of discussions at Tuesday’s meeting of East Windsor Township Council.    Members of the council are considering a proposal from Restoration Technologies suggesting…

  • Board of Education plans community room for school

    CRANBURY — The Board of Education plans to convert industrial arts room in the Old School to an area for school and community activities. By: Brian Shappell    The Cranbury Board of Education is ready to move ahead with a large group instruction/community room project.    The board’s Plant and Planning Committee made a recommendation at Tuesday’s…

  • Movies timetable

    Going to the movies tonight? Check here to find out when and where the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Friday, Dec. 22 through Thursday, Dec. 28. Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. And don’t forget…

  • Besieged Mastriano responds to critics

    School board member says she is meeting with members of community to learn more about homosexuality By:Michael Arges        East Windsor Regional School District board member Janice Mastriano apologized for a remark that "was considered insensitive" to homosexuals, and sought to move toward reconciliation with critics, in a statement sent to local newspapers yesterday.    The…