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  • MONROE: Cops investigate candy offers

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    MONROE — Police say that two separate incidents of a person offering candy to kids are not related.    Lt. Marc Jimenez said Thursday that the two incidents, one on March 23 and another on April 4, were not related.    The first incident took place at around 4 p.m., March…

  • MONROE: Collision injures two

    By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor    MONROE — Two people were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Forsgate Drive and Applegarth Road March 30, according to police.    The Friday morning collision took place when the driver of a 2002 Chevrolet Astro Van, traveling west on Forsgate Drive, attempted to make a left turn…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Fluoride investigation continues

       The Borough Council launched an investigation March 19 to ascertain why residents were not told until recently that fluoride had been discontinued from the drinking water supply since September 2010.    Two weeks later, one council member called for that investigation to stop.    "I would like to formally request that the investigation into ‘who did what…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Students learn tenets of ethical journalism

    HIGHTSTOWN: Students learn tenets of ethical journalism

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — The voices of Highstown High School students were expressed in freedom on Monday.    It marked distribution for The Ram Page, an open forum newspaper, created by students.    The Ram Page staff members delivered the April issue, which is the third of the 2012-13 school year, to peers, teachers…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Teens learn art of woodcraft

    HIGHTSTOWN: Teens learn art of woodcraft

    Hightstown High School senior Christopher Metry stands before his craftsmanship in the making of a mahogany Egyptian Coptic censer hanger and stand which he plans to donate to the Coptic Orthodox Church as woodshop teacher William Wetherill (right) stands by his side. The censer is traditionally filled with incense and is placed on a stand…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Storm recovery discourse begins

    HIGHTSTOWN: Storm recovery discourse begins

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — After more than seven months since Hurricane Irene, the future of the Borough Hall and Police Department remain unknown. Still, the first special workshop meeting was held on Tuesday by Hightstown Mayor Steven Kirson and Borough Council to begin a targeted public discussion on the matter. "This is…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Three victims suffer injuries in DWI crash

    EAST WINDSOR: Three victims suffer injuries in DWI crash

    Firefighters from Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 and East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 cut the roof off a car in order to extricate a passenger trapped inside during a motor vehicle accident on Route 33 near Twin Rivers Drive on March 31. (Photo by Amy Batista)

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  • SPRINGFIELD: School district increases tax rate

    School board selects superintendent, business administrator By Amber Cox, Special Writer    SPRINGFIELD — The final $4.9 million budget for the Springfield Township School District, unanimously approved March 27, calls for a 1.8 cents tax rate increase.    Residents will pay a tax rate of 74.8 cents per $100 of assessed property value. Homeowners assessed at the…