Category: archives
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Thrills, chills and a crown
WW-P captures Mercer Legion playoff with one-run wins By: Bob Nuse EWING The West Windsor-Plainsboro American Legion baseball team provided its fans with plenty of excitement during the Mercer County American Legion League playoffs. For those on the field and in the dugout, it might have been a little too much excitement. WW-P played…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from July 27-Aug. 2, 2007. GO TO MOVIE CAPSULES – Short descriptions Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note:…
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East Windsor Regional overhauls K-8 curriculum
By: Matt Chiappardi HIGHTSTOWN The East Windsor Regional school board this week approved an overhaul of the district’s curriculums for language arts and math at the elementary and middle school levels beginning this fall. Superintendent Ron Bolandi called the curriculums "ahead of the curve" and "completely different from what’s been used before" at Monday’s…
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Plainsboro’s nuclear history marked by old reactor dome
Fifty years ago, 10 big corporations combined to build test facility By: Greg Forester PLAINSBORO A 90-foot concrete football rises out of the wilderness off Schalk’s Crossing Road, in what is a piece of physical evidence of Plainsboro’s place in the history of nuclear energy in the United States. What looks like signs of…
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Fix the corruption mess
Residents believe corruption is a big issue facing the state By: Hank Kalet Another day and another piece of evidence that it is time for the state Legislature to tackle the issue of corruption. Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie announced the indictment of state Sen. Sharpe James, alleging that the former mayor of…
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University probes reverend’s assault claim
Police decline request for involvement By: Nick Norlen Princeton University’s Public Safety Office is now conducting an internal investigation of a complaint alleging an "assault" by one of its officers, Associate Director of Support Services Duncan Harrison said Wednesday. The Rev. Martin Lombardo, a Princeton Borough resident and former Borough Council member, has claimed in…
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Swastika left on board member’s car
Police: Rita Ostrager is the intended victim of a bias crime By: Bill Greenwood MONROE Police believe Board of Education member Rita Ostrager is the intended victim of a bias crime. According to a press release from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, Monroe police found a swastika drawn in mustard and ketchup on the…
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State run ends for WW-P 15s
Big innings prove costly By: Bob Nuse HAMILTON Three bad innings spelled trouble for the West Windsor-Plainsboro 15-year-old Babe Ruth all-star team in the Southern New Jersey State Tournament. The first bad inning came in its opener, when a six-run first helped lead Pennsville to a 7-6 win. The second and third came Tuesday…
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Richard F. Squindo
Richard F. Squindo, 55, died on Saturday, July 21, at his home in Jamesburg. Born and raised in New Brunswick, he lived in Highland Park before moving to Jamesburg in 1984. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. During that time, he worked in many different capacities, rising in the…
