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  • Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week

    North’s Trink proved he belonged By: Bob Nuse    The fact that Dan Trink was playing in the top foursome at last week’s Mercer County Golf Tournament should have been indication enough he was a talented player.    But as a freshman, especially playing with the three top players in the county, Trink wasn’t sure what to…

  • Changed Richardson steady at top

    WW-P South boys hope to defend CJ IV crown By: Justin Feil    Leland Richardson wasn’t happy with the way last year’s state tournament ended, and he takes a lot of the blame for it.    Then the third singles player for the West Windsor-Plainsboro South boys’ tennis team, he lost in straight sets in a 3-2…

  • Plan shown for Jewish social hub

    By: Nick Norlen Nick NorlenThe Packet Group    LAWRENCE — Plans were unveiled this week for a new multimillion-dollar campus envisioned as the hub of Jewish life for the Mercer-Bucks Jewish community.    After nearly a half-century in Ewing, the Jewish Community Campus is planning a new facility in West Windsor on an 80-acre tract on Clarksville…

  • Perfect ending for another Stuart senior class

    Kidd, Tartans claim Prep B track again By: Justin Feil    Brittany Kidd couldn’t have planned a more perfect ending to her track career at Stuart Country Day School.    The senior did a little of everything — as did her teammates — in contributing to the Tartans’ sixth straight Prep B state championship Tuesday at Ranney.…

  • Lion’s Club planning parade

    Events occuring around Cranbury in the upcoming week(s) By: Lorraine Sedor    David and Patty Thomsson invite the community to learn more about the New Jersey campaign funding option, Fair and Clean.    Participating candidates for state office agree to accept no more than $10 per person in donations in order to receive matching funds. Donations cannot…

  • PCDO slates Sunday forum on Princeton youth issues

    By: Courtney Gross    The Princeton Community Democratic Organization’s Local Concerns Committee will host a panel discussion Sunday at the Suzanne Patterson Senior Center focusing on youth in Princeton.    Titled "What is Being Done For Princeton’s Youth," the discussion will include agencies and organizations that work with youth. Representatives will answer questions on current and future…

  • Coming soon to a farmers’ market near you …

    The popularity of these markets has exploded with the growing concern for the environment By: Pat Tanner    Those of us who enjoy shopping at the area’s seasonal community farmers’ markets will be able to do so every day of the week during the upcoming growing season. In addition, many will offer new and expanded products,…

  • Woman’s Club helps with Mother’s Day

    Annual plant sale a success By: Lacey Korevec    Red and pink geraniums were blooming and smiles were beaming at Cranbury School last week.    Students scoured tables lining the hallways, looking for the perfect pick for a Mother’s Day gift at the Woman’s Club of Cranbury plant sale, May 11.    With some potted red geraniums in…

  • Coming soon to a farmers’ market near you …

    A pick of the crop of local offerings By: Pat Tanner    Those of us who enjoy shopping at the area’s seasonal community farmers’ markets will be able to do so every day of the week during the upcoming growing season. In addition, many will offer new and expanded products, features and activities. The popularity of…