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  • Marie Vaccaro

       Marie Vaccaro died Thursday at Compassionate Care Hospice, St Francis Medical Center, Trenton.    Born in Trenton in 1940, she spent her childhood on a farm in Hopewell.    She is a graduate of Barry University, Miami, Fla., where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught for nine years in Florida before moving back…

  • A tree on Liberty Street shows support for Iraq-bound airman

    A tree on Liberty Street shows support for Iraq-bound airman

    Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara Well-wishers have covered a tree on Liberty Street to show their support for U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kimberly Kaminski, who will be deployed to Iraq in the coming weeks.

  • Shelby

    Shelby, a friendly 1-2-year-old spayed female Calico cat, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Moo Moo" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • Montgomery district reviews policy for suicide prevention

    MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery School District is considering revisions to its suicide prevention policy to meet state mandates as well as recommendations from district staff. By: Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    The existing policy, which was adopted by the district Board of Education on July 26, 1999, directs all school personnel to be aware of pupils…

  • Hedwig Wojciehowski

       HILLSBOROUGH — Hedwig Wojciehowski died Aug. 27 in The Medical Center at Princeton. She was 82.    Born and raised in Manville she lived in Washington, D.C., Germany and Rockville, Md., before moving to Hillsborough in 1984.    Mrs. Wojciehowski worked as a RN for over 15 years.    Her husband, Chester Wojciehowski, died in 1980; a brother,…

  • Borough takes action to buy ambulance

    By: Vic Monaco    HIGHTSTOWN — The borough will soon have a new ambulance following action by its political leaders this week.    The Borough Council on Monday gave final approval to an $89,000 bond ordinance to get the ambulance, which was recently ordered by Washington Township, the lead agency in the towns’ shared services agreement for…

  • Back to school: Helping ease first-day jitters

    Cranbury kindergartners get an early welcome in preparation for the first day of school. By: Madeleine Johnson    Even though it was the day before the official beginning of the school year, Cranbury School’s kindergarten classrooms were filled with teachers, students, parents and siblings on Tuesday.    The open house, held from 2 to 3 p.m., is…

  • Changes in latest mill plan revealed

    Divided borough leaders designate redeveloper; this time with deadline By: Vic Monaco    Vic MonacoManaging Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — A pending agreement to redevelop the former rug mill property now includes a developer’s contribution of $485,000 and a small, free-standing retail/office building across the street from 130 residential units.    The deal has a three-month deadline for approval…

  • Obituaries

    John B. Byrne    WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — John B. Byrne, 76, formerly of Hightstown, died Aug. 31 in Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.    Born in Hightstown, Mr. Byrne was a self-employed carpenter for 50 years and a devout member of the Catholic faith.    Son of the late Fred K. and Elizabeth…