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Montgomery fire destroys shed and two SUVs; arson suspected
By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer MONTGOMERY — A fire that authorities say had a suspicious origin destroyed a shed and two sports utility vehicles at a Monroe Avenue residence early Saturday morning. Fire patterns and other evidence suggest an ignitable liquid was used to set the fire, according the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The fire…
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School board adopts budget with big borough tax hike
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer HIGHTSTOWN The East Windsor Regional school board has adopted its proposed 2008-2009 budget of $80.4 million, which calls for a 23-cent hike in the school tax rate for borough residents. Those residents along with their East Windsor neighbors, who would only see a 1 cent increase get…
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Missile expert to discuss defenses in Eastern Europe today
Theodore Postol, a professor of science, technology and national security policy in the program in science, technology, and society at MIT, will present a public talk at the Woodrow Wilson School titled “U.S. Deployment of Ballistic Missile Defenses in Eastern Europe: Should Russia Worry?” at 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 25, in Bowl 016, Robertson…
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Mercer GOP committee holds nominating convention Wednesday
HAMILTON — The Mercer County Republican Committee plans to select its candidates for federal (U.S. Senate and Congress) and county (Sheriff and Freeholder) offices on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at La Villa Ristorante, 2275 Kuser Road Hamilton. The annual nominating convention, open to members of the GOP committee, is to begin at 7:30 p.m., though…
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Energy drinks causing students to get sick
By Eileen Oldfield Staff Writer School officials, concerned by an increase of students complaining of feeling faint and sick, are sending letters to parents concerning caffeinated energy drinks that some of the students may drink before or during school. The letter, which details the effects of the drinks — which can include dehydration, dizziness, nausea,…
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More skeletal remains found during Giordano murder probe; genetic tests planned
By Anthony V. Coppola and Vic Monaco Skeletal remains found in a Staten Island pond Sunday and Monday will undergo DNA testing to determine if they are the remains of a Hightstown mother missing since June, authorities said. The investigation into the murder of Amy Giordano, 27, of Hightstown, led authorities to a pond on…
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HEALTH MATTERS: Preventing colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America. Nearly 150,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2008. By Glenn L. Osias, M.D. Princeton HealthCare System If there were one simple medical screening that could dramatically reduce your risk of dying from a deadly cancer, would you have it? Would you encourage…
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Legion dinner to help child’s medical expenses
By Audrey Levine Staff Writer The American Legion Post 304, on South Main Street, will host a spaghetti dinner to benefit Jake’s Fund, created to help Manville resident Jake Whitenight. The dinner is being arranged by the Legion’s Ways and Means Committee, according to Lisa Mascola, a member of the committee who has taken charge…
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University Medical Center at Princeton Announces $25 Million Challenge Gift
Largest Individual Donation Ever to a New Jersey Hospital; Rendering Provides Public’s First Look at New Facility BY PHCS News Princeton, NJ – David and Patricia Atkinson, long-time area residents, have pledged $25 million in support of the new University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP), the acute care hospital of Princeton HealthCare System. The replacement hospital…
