Category: archives
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Harvard 27, Princeton 10 in football Saturday
BOSTON — Princeton fell short on the gridiron Saturday, losing 27-10 to Harvard in the two schools’ 100th football game. Starting quarterback Bill Foran left the game in the second half after suffering a concussion. FOR FULL DETAILS, check back with packetonline.com or pick up Tuesday’s edition of The Princeton Packet.
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Halloween party
The Bordentown Elks Youth Activities Committee will hold its annual Kiddies Halloween Party at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 in the lower ballroom. Children ages 12 and under are invited and the event is open to all members of the community.
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IN THE KITCHEN: Taking a cue from Italy, Tre Bar debuts at Tre Piani
By Pat Tanner Special Writer Jim Weaver, the owner/chef of Tre Piani restaurant in Forrestal Village has always looked to Europe — to Italy, in particular – for inspiration. It should come as no surprise, then, that he has created what he terms “the area’s first real wine bar.” Tre Bar, as it is…
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Plumsted police charge three in gas station assault
Robbery foiled by witnesses; video used to track suspects Scott Morgan, Managing Editor Police announced Friday the arrest of three people in connection with an Oct. 6 attempted robbery at a Valero gas station on Route 539. Melissa Ellis, 27, and Christopher Southard, 22, of New Egypt and Peter Broodzik, 26, of Lakewood were charged…
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Libertarian candidate challenges ‘Clean Elections’ fairness
By Paul Koepp, Staff Writer As the legislative campaigns wind down in the 14th District, a pilot public funding program designed to keep special interests out of politics is starting to show some cracks. All six major-party candidates in the district — which includes South Brunswick, Cranbury, Jamesburg and Monroe — qualified under the Fair…
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Legislative candidates talk tax reform and school funding
By Paul Koepp Candidates in the 14th District legislative elections offered varying views this week on the best way to enact tax reform and fund education in the face of the state’s dismal fiscal situation. While they disagreed on the best way to give property tax relief to voters in the district — which includes…
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Grand opening
Grand opening Saturday, Oct. 20 — The Korean Presbyterian Church of Trenton will celebrate the grand opening of its new Dorcas Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. All are invited to this event. There will be Korean and American food and a special performance. For more information, call 609-284-3865 or 609-298-2461.
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Flu clinic dates set
EAST WINDSOR — The township Health Department will be conducting free flu clinics for East Windsor and Hightstown residents over the age of 60. The pneumonia vaccine also is being offered free for residents over 65. The flu shot clinics are being held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 and Nov.…
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Jamesburg candidates discuss the borough’s future
By Maria Prato-Gaines JAMESBURG — Campaigns are buzzing through the borough as many candidates have thrown their hats into the ring. This year, the mayor’s seat, two three-year seats on the Borough Council and the final year of a three-year council term all are up for grabs. The current mayor and six members of Borough…
