Category: archives

  • DISPATCHES: America’s drug war needs new battle plan

    By: Hank Kalet    It was a beautiful day, sunny, warm, and the crowd was large.    The community had come together, drawn by the craft vendors, the music and the chance to be with neighbors and friends.    And it was a day with a message: Live clean and live safe.    Shirley Osipov’s organization, the Center for…

  • Behncke emerging as leader for PU soccer

    Junior’s offense an added plus By: Justin Feil    Less than 20 minutes into the first game of the Stihl Soccer Classic, Matt Behncke anticipated a Old Dominion defender’s forward pass, cut in front to intercept it, broke around another defender and deposited it past the goal keeper for a 1-0 Princeton University lead.    The play…

  • Montgomery district sees new school as a must

    Residents will vote on a three-part $70.2 million bond referendum on Oct. 3. By: Jeff Milgram    MONTGOMERY – When it comes to school construction costs, township resident Jeff Scott thinks of the old Fram oil filter commercials.    "Pay me now or pay me later," Mr. Scott said, quoting the commercials. "Enrollment problems aren’t going to…

  • Thanks to all for weekend events

    By:Nipa Neufeld To the editor:    This past weekend at Twin Rivers featured a unique double-header.    The community-wide Yard Sale, organized by trustee Warren Kross, took place Saturday. This important event was held on the Quad 1 library field and helped many of our residents to receive some cash for many years of accumulated clothing, furniture…

  • Kathryn M. Gusz Pisarczyk

       Kathryn M. Gusz Pisarczyk, 93, died Sept. 18 at Capital Health System at Mercer.    Born in Hazleton, Pa., she was a longtime Trenton resident.    Mrs. Pisarczyk retired in 1962 after 10 years with Crcle F. Industries, Trenton.    She was a honorary member of St. Hedwig’s PTA, former member of Mount Carmel Guild, and enjoyed reading.…

  • Olympic games sportmanship’s best showcase

    Who’s to say a future Olympian, and for that matter, a future medalist, couldn’t come from Hightstown? Or East Windsor? By: Michael Maugeri    What drives an athlete on? Is it a multi-million dollar contract and limitless fame?    And what images do we summon up when we think of sports? Some would say the images entail…

  • Church’s youth rally includes local Christian punk band

    ‘The youth rally is for teen-agers and I know a lot of them would like that kind of music.’ C.G. Coats ‘Doris the Cyber Goat’ singer By: Michael Arges        HIGHTSTOWN – A youth rally at the First Baptist Church will feature several entertaining performances, including music by Doris the Cyber Goat, a local punk…

  • Hightstown resident set for new jobas Millstone school principal

    By:Frank C. D’Amico        HIGHTSTOWN – Hutchison Street resident Daniel Bland, the soon-to-be principal of Millstone Middle School, said he grew up in an environment where education was valued.    "Even though my parents weren’t educators, they always stressed the importance of education," Mr. Bland said.    As he was growing up in Carteret, Mr. Bland said…

  • Vikes in a hurry to win first

    South volleyballers need just 25 minutes By: Carolyn M. Hartko    Anyone who came late to Monday night’s volleyball game at South Brunswick High School between the Vikings and visiting Mother Seton probably missed most, if not all, of the game. Not counting the halftime break, it took just 25 minutes for the home team to…