Category: archives
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Mosley hopes PHS peaks this year
Little Tiger head coach believes boys can make state hoops tourney By: Bob Nuse When Gene Mosley arrived at Princeton High School, he inherited a boys’ basketball program that was the ultimate example of a peaks and valleys program. In the early 1990s the Little Tigers put together four straight impressive seasons, three of which…
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Hillsborough opens with victory
By: Rudy Brandl HILLSBOROUGH BOYS 50, NORTH HUNTERDON 49 The Hillsborough High boys’ basketball team opened its season with a 50-49 victory over North Hunterdon Friday night. Swingman Jon Leonard led the Raiders with 15 points and 10 rebounds, scoring seven points during a 14-4 flurry in the second period. HHS forced eight Lion turnovers…
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Descoteau sentenced to nine years in prison
Eligible for parole in 2005 By:Laura Toto The only sound that could be heard as Esther Wood testified in court Friday was her own voice, mixed with tears. Ms. Wood was speaking in Somerville before state Superior Court Judge Edward Coleman at the sentencing hearing for Keith Descoteau of Robin Road, convicted of reckless manslaughter…
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School board faces angry, passionate crowd
Residents argue for resignation of board member; Scout leaders plead case to stay in schools By: Michael Arges Editorial: Mastrinao must step down Click here to read. Angry, passionate and even warmly humorous comments were exchanged at Monday’s public forum at the board meeting for East Windsor Regional Schools. Most of the discussion was…
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Apartments get lukewarm endorsement
Advisory board recommends approval of 16 units at South’s Garage By: Jennifer Potash The Princeton Site Plan Review Advisory Board has recommended approval for 16 one-bedroom loft apartments at the site of South’s Garage on Moore Street. The recommendation came on a 5-2 vote Wednesday, after a motion to recommend against the plan failed. The…
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Chinese culture club
Group raises awareness through service. By: Brian Shappell A local Chinese cultural group headed by Cranbury resident is delivering plenty of education and entertainment through its service projects. The Central Jersey Chinese Women’s Club, of which Park View Road resident Helen Wang is president, organizes monthly programs in the various forms. The latest of which…
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Michael R. Rostock
NEW YORK – Michael Robert Rostock, 69, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Roosevelt Hospital. Born in Pittston, Pa., he lived in Robbinsville before moving to New York. He retired after 22 years as a 911 dispatcher in Manhattan. He was an Army veteran. Son of the late Frank and Lucy Ciavarelli Rostock, he is survived…
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El-Nokali’s return steadies Princeton
Junior point guard plays first minutes since surgery By: Justin Feil The applause was low at first, almost as though the 4,405 Jadwin Gym fans were instead watching a nice shot at the Springdale Golf Club. Then it grew to a crescendo just before the announcer could say that Ahmed El-Nokali had just entered the…
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AROUND CRANBURY
Eden family found three reasons to celebrate in 2000 By: Lorraine Sedor It’s been an exciting year for the Eden family of North Main Street. Virginia and Fred celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 18 with a luncheon at Forsgate Country Club, the site of their 1950 wedding reception. Among those attending were their…
