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  • AROUND CRANBURY by Lorraine Sedor: Local girl donates to diabetes research

    Holiday spirit leads to charity By: Lorraine Sedor    Ashley Cukier recently visited the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to present checks totaling $12,500 from her recent sale of hand-made flip flops.    Ashley worked tirelessly to produce hand-decorated sandals that she sold during the year to raise the money.    Ashley, who has diabetes, received orders from…

  • Red dye might give away bank robber

    By: Dick Brinster    EAST WINDSOR — The cops always like to catch the robbers red-handed.    And even though one suspect got away after taking an undisclosed amount of money Saturday from a branch of the Yardville National Bank, the statute of limitations on the dye that exploded in the man’s hands might not have expired.…

  • Falcons halt skid, then scare Bombers

    By: Ron Parent    It had been quite a while since the Monroe Township High School girls basketball team had a little taste of winning.    But not only did the Falcons snap an 18-game losing streak that dated back to last season with Monday’s 58-55 victory over Princeton, but they came back the very next day…

  • Friends of university art museum set annual benefit Feb. 10

       The Friends of the Princeton University Art Museum will celebrate "The American Spirit" at their annual benefit to be held Saturday, Feb. 10.    Bea Madden and Alice St. Clair-Long, both of Princeton, are serving as co-chairs. Assisting them is a large group of community volunteers headed by Chris Schade of Princeton, corporate sponsorship; Holly Holcombe…

  • Enchantment communities offer new holiday savings

    If you’ve ever pictured yourself in an active-adult community, there’s never been a better time to fulfill that dream    This holiday season is the best time to purchase the greatest gift of all: a brand new home. If you’ve ever pictured yourself in an active-adult community, there’s never been a better time to fulfill that…

  • Water lines approved for projects in Rocky Hill

    Controversial 34-unit housing project target of pipeline program By: Jake Uitti    ROCKY HILL — The Borough Council on Monday approved an ordinance allowing New Jersey American Water Co. to construct, expand and maintain water facilities on Princeton Avenue.    The project will service the controversial Pulte/Schafer Homes development, known as the Rocky Hill Estates, as well…

  • MHS wrestlers show early promise

    Cougars fall after holding lead By: Bob Nuse    As debuts go, the Montgomery High wrestling team made a nice opening impression.    The Cougars hosted their first varsity dual match on Tuesday night, dropping a 43-33 decision to Rutgers Prep. And while the final result was a loss, Montgomery got off to the kind of start…

  • HHS boys’ basketball off to 2-0 start

    By: Sean Moylan    There’s no secret as to why the Hightstown High boys’ varsity basketball team won its first two games versus two solid opponents in Nottingham and West Windsor-Plainsboro North.    It took defense, teamwork and makes from the free throw line. In fact, the Rams made 18-of-21 foul shots in both contests, which is…

  • Monroe bowlers seek consistency

    By: James McKeever    The Monroe Township High School bowling teams are still looking for a spark, something that can send the squads on a little bit of a surge and push them comfortably above the .500 mark.    Consistency is what the Falcons are searching for.    "Inconsistent. That’s what we’ve been," said George Packard, who coaches…