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William Myers
By: centraljersey.com One of Princeton’s oldest traditions relates that a cannonball fired during the Battle of Princeton entered Nassau Hall’s Chapel and decapitated a portrait of King George II. The story has been embellished and modified over the years, but is there any truth behind this – or is it simply a myth? By reviewing…
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CRANBURY: Winthrop Cody elected mayor
By David Kilby, Staff Writer CRANBURY — Winthrop Cody was elected mayor at the Township Committee’s reorganization meeting Monday. New Committeeman Glenn Johnson and new Committeeman Dan Mulligan also were sworn into office to three-year terms. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Mulligan replaced Richard Stannard and David Stout, who stepped down from the council this year.…
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Express swimmers place well
By: centraljersey.com Eastern Express athletes swam at a local Princeton short course yards meet on Nov. 13-14. The Fall Festival of Xcellence, hosted by Xcel Swimming attracted local swimmers form around the area In the 11-12 age group, West Windsor resident Jack McIntyre won the 400 IM (4:57.69), was second in the 500 free (5:39.19)…
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PARENTING PEARLS: Words we give to students can be life-changing
By Mae Sakharov New Year’s resolutions have always confused me. Some years they never get further than a passing thought, and at other times they serve as productive earmarks for the year ahead. This year I have decided to conscientiously focus on a thought for the day as a point of reflection. Some time back,…
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HIGHTSTOWN: New-look council gets to work
By Doug Carman, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The new-look Borough Council’s votes Monday were mostly focused on the governing body more visible and reachable to local residents. In separate actions, the council did away with the three-minute limit for members of the public to comment, moved future annual reorganization meetings to Jan. 2, moved every…
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Historical Society honors Stoner, picks new board members
Lynn Stoner accepts the Distinguished Service Award from Edwin Hild.
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PAL Lacrosse holding clinic for registered players
By: centraljersey.com The East Windsor PAL Lacrosse program is holding a free clinic on Saturday, Jan. 8, for all registered players. Reid Jackson, a three-time All-America, former All-Star defenseman for Major League Lacrosse and a member of the 1998 Gold Medal winning Team USA, will be on hand along with Ali DeLuca, a senior midfielder…
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8CALENDAR
By: centraljersey.com Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in The Manville News, send a note to Manville News Calendar, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542. All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (609-924-3842) or e-mailed to:…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Club’s New Year’s Day ride supports Army of Hope
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The Manville–Hillsborough Elks Motorcycle Club held its third annual New Year’s Day Hangover Ride on Saturday with 65 bikers participating. The ride has been a tradition to raise funds for the Army of Hope. Mark Nipps, president of the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Motorcycle Club, said they continue to do the…
