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  • Walter Emmerich

    Research psychologist     PLAINSBORO — Walter Emmerich, a Princeton resident for over 40 years, died of pancreatic cancer at home Tuesday. He was 78.    A psychologist and former college professor, he was research psychologist at Educational Testing Service for many years.    Born in Bronxville, N.Y, Mr. Emmerich spent most of his formative years in Washington,…

  • Editorial: State cannot ignore building EMS problems

       Governments at all levels are notoriously adept at identifying a pressing problem, creating a blue-ribbon commission, authorizing an exhaustive study, dutifully receiving a set of specific findings and recommendations — and promptly dropping the matter like a hot potato.    Then, they move on to the next problem, the next commission, the next study and the…

  • Borough Council meets; stabbings on agenda

    The Hightstown Borough Council is scheduled to meet Monday night. On the agenda is a report from Police Chief James Eufemia on the recent stabbing of two men in the borough. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

  • WW-P North to host WW-P South on gridiron

    A crowd of several thousand fans is expected Saturday afternoon when the West Windsor-Plainsboro North football team plays host to rival WW-P South. A year ago, the game drew more than 4,000 fans to a Friday night game. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. WW-P South is 3-0 after completing a three-game run of wins…

  • District starting to fume

    Gas station deficit amount in question, but officials turn up the heat By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — About two weeks ago, leaders of the East Windsor Regional School District said a fueling station used by the district and the two towns it serves is carrying a deficit of about $215,000.    This week, the…

  • Colorful retiree adds hues to local hydrants

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor     HIGHTSTOWN — This house doctor is making a new kind of call, free of charge.     Mitch Dorum, of Hagemount Avenue, can be seen nowadays painting borough fire hydrants.     “I’m a veteran and I’m retired,” said the 76-year-old, when asked how he came about his new venture. “I…

  • Marjorie E. Eisenberg

    Service is Sunday     Marjorie Elizabeth Eisenberg died Sept. 20 after a long battle with breast cancer.    A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Ave., Princeton.

  • Restructuring to affect several local parishes

    Diocese of Trenton approves plan By Stephanie Prokop    Nine parishes in northern Burlington County — including those in Roebling, Florence and Jobstown — will undergo some form of restructuring that will take effect July 1, 2008, according to Bishop John M. Smith of the Diocese of Trenton.    The decision, which was announced Sept. 21 in…

  • Elizabeth W. Meirs

    Worked at seminary     TRENTON — Elizabeth Wright Meirs died Saturday at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center. She was 90.    Born on a farm in Monmouth County, she returned to her birthplace to live in 1972.    She was a former employee of Princeton Theological Seminary.    She graduated from Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pa.,…