Category: archives

  • Rider dean, student plead not guilty

    Three students, two administrators charged with aggravated hazing in March drinking death By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Rider University’s dean of students and the student president of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity pleaded not guilty after they were arraigned on charges of aggravated hazing before state Superior Court Judge Andrew Smithson in Trenton last week.…

  • Editorial: Woe to those caught in the blame game

    When the stuff hits the fan, you have to point the finger of blame at somebody. By John Dunphy, Managing Editor    When the stuff hits the fan, you have to point the finger of blame at somebody.    That appears to be the logic behind the recent decision to indict two Rider University administrators, Dean of…

  • Loves to Practice

    When not making his case in court, state prosecutor Eric Daab devotes time to his other passion: jazz guitar. By: Susan Van Dongen ERIK DAAB    Wearing a white hat and carrying an English racing green guitar, Erik Daab hopes to catch the "bad guys," but also set aside the time to enjoy his music when…

  • Thieves break into cars in two northside areas

    By:Audrey Levine    Police have reported seven vehicular burglaries in two north Hillsborough neighborhoods occurring between Aug. 6 and Aug. 11.    The burglaries on Nottingham Way and Kimberly Road all occurred while the vehicles were parked at residents’ homes.    On Nottingham Way, one woman reported that $4 in change had been stolen from the ash tray…

  • Seeing the forest…

    Local teen’s trip to rainforest brings new perspective, appreciation for simple things. By: Matt Chiappardi    EAST WINDSOR — "You can drink straight from the waterfalls," said township resident Angela Lenzo.    "The rainforest looks just like it does in the movies."    The 17-year-old left her comfortable township home this summer for 18 days of hiking, canoeing…

  • Lawyer says Giordano alive; prosecutor ‘very skeptical’

    DiGirolamo likely to stand trial on charges of child abandonment after waiving preliminary hearing. By: Vic Monaco    Amy Giordano of Hightstown is "absolutely alive," according to the lawyer representing the man labeled a person of interest in the disappearance of his mistress.    But Mercer County Prosecutor Joseph Bocchini says he is "very skeptical" of the…

  • Lawyer says Giordano alive; prosecutor ‘very skeptical’
  • Perez is gravy for Biscuits

    WW-P product is climbing Tampa Bay ranks By: Justin Feil    Fernando Perez always looks forward to a visit from his parents, with good reason.    "Usually when they come, I’m getting hits all over the place," said Perez, an outfielder with the Tampa Bay Double-A affiliate Montgomery (Ala.) Biscuits. "But Double-A is tougher. It’s a little…

  • Lawyer says Giordano alive; prosecutor ‘very skeptical’

    By: Vic Monaco    Amy Giordano of Hightstown is "absolutely alive," according to the lawyer representing the man labeled a person of interest in the disappearance of his mistress.    But Mercer County Prosecutor Joseph Bocchini says he is "very skeptical" of the comments and information recently supplied by the attorney representing Rosario DiGirolamo of Millstone.    Meanwhile,…