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Their fear for other teens drives effort for youth center
By: Dick Brinster EAST WINDSOR The drug-induced death of his teenage stepson has been difficult for Glenn Johnston to overcome, but fear of the future is a driving force behind his family’s attempt to establish a youth center. "I get nervous when my daughter goes out at night because of the uncertainty of what…
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It’s a girl … and the first baby of ’07
New Year’s first birth blesses Princeton Township family By: Jake Uitti With most people, the birth of a new son or daughter is something to be thrilled about no matter what day of the year it happens. But when the new arrival is the first in the area to be born in the new year,…
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EDITORIAL: Take down ‘for sale’ sign on Turnpike
Will a privately-owned state road toll work? If the right deal comes along, the N.J. Turnpike and other state toll roads could be turned over to private operators. The questions are whether the right deal is even possible and whether the revenue that comes in will be worth the potential fallout for drivers. Gov. Jon…
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Fire Company helping to design new firetruck
No date set for completion yet By: Lacey Korevec A few members of the Cranbury Fire Company are gearing up for a January trip out to Appleton, Wis., where they’ll finally get to help design their new 2007 Pierce combination pumper and rescue truck. "It’s kind of a pre-construction meeting," Fire Chief Sam DiStasio said…
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Holiday giving a big success
Skeet’s Pantry had good ’06, but will need support in ’07 By: Lacey Korevec Collecting food for the holidays went well for the volunteers at Skeet’s Food Pantry of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury. As a result, the pantry was able to hand out 68 food baskets, each of which included a ham and…
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New police chief to retire
Announcement follows promotion By: Stephanie Brown JAMESBURG Lt. Paul Karkoska was sworn into the position of chief of police Wednesday. Moments later, the Borough Council accepted his retirement effective Jan. 1, 2008. Lt. Karkoska has been serving as acting chief since March 14, when former chief David Lester took a leave of absence. Mr. Lester…
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Cantu keeps 27-year mayoral streak going
Plainsboro Township Committee holds reorganization meeting By: Molly Petrilla PLAINSBORO For the 27th year in a row, the Plainsboro Township Committee selected Peter Cantu as mayor Tuesday night at its annual reorganization meeting. In addition, Committeeman Neil Lewis was re-elected deputy mayor and several municipal positions were filled, including tax assessor and judge. Looking…
