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  • HIGHTSTOWN: Downtown Hightstown to remove “Inc.”

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — One local organization dedicated to the betterment of the town will be eliminating the “incorporated” from off its name. Downtown Hightstown Inc. has received approval from the federal government to become an official nonprofit organization of the Borough of Hightstown. "We are pleased to inform you upon review…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Police Department’s K-9 Niko delivers

    HIGHTSTOWN: Police Department’s K-9 Niko delivers

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — The Police Department’s K-9 member, Niko, participated in a narcotic raid on Broad Street last week resulting from tips from concerned residents.    "This was a distribution operation,” said Hightstown Police Director James Le Tellier on Wednesday.    At approximately 4 p.m. April 5, six Hightstown and the Cranbury police…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Curriculum Fair showcases talent

    HIGHTSTOWN: Curriculum Fair showcases talent

    Lily Ipe, 4, of East Windsor, colors a cougar, the Kreps Middle School mascot, to make a button at an activity table during the East Windsor Regional School District Curriculum Fair on April 4 at Hightstown High School. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Calendar

    Thurs., April 12    Deep Relaxation through Yoga Nidra: Learn to relax in this one-time program on Thursday, April 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. Space is limited; registration required at the Information Desk. The cost is $10, payable at registration in cash or by…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Curriculum Fair showcases talent

    HIGHTSTOWN: Curriculum Fair showcases talent

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — The public high school was filled with thousands of visitors — students, parents, teachers, and local community leaders — who were invited to tour the facility April 4 to see academic, artistic and athletic works on display.    Elementary, middle and high school students all had work showcased at…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Municipal complex could be one of five Somerset County police hubs

    Regional task force report estimates Hillsborough could save $3.7 million over 10 years By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Hillsborough could expect to save $3.7 million over 10 years if it joined a proposed Somerset County regional police department, says the report of a county prosecutor’s task force. The township might also be asked to locate…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Hurricane Irene recovery continues with new check

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — New money arrived this week to the borough to reimburse the municipality for damages occurred during Hurricane Irene last August.    A $366,584 check was delivered by Scibal, one of the insurance providers contracted through the Mid Jersey Joint Insurance Fund, said Michael Theokas, business administrator, on April 11.…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Police Department’s K-9 Niko delivers

    HIGHTSTOWN: Police Department’s K-9 Niko delivers

    Partners Niko, a German shepherd, and Hightstown police Patrolman Frank Marchione pose for the February spread of John Baer’s “Cops & Dogs 2010” calendar featuring K-9s and their handlers. (Photo by John Baer)

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Ram Page staff members discuss student paper

    HIGHTSTOWN: Ram Page staff members discuss student paper

    Staff members of The Ram Page work together to create a student newspaper at Hightstown High. Gathered in the newsroom are, from left, junior Jude Brenya, senior Jaimie McHale, sophomore Mike Tiernan, senior Sam Nathanson, senior Abigail Schwendeman, junior Danielle Najjar, junior Phil Kramar and senior Colleen Murphy. (Photo by Jen Samuel)