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  • Great Expectations

    Aemisegger already leaving mark on PU swimming By: Justin Feil    Alicia Aemisegger’s goals set her apart from most swimmers who have come to Princeton University.    "I would like to and hope to win NCAAs in the 400 IM and final in a couple other events," said the Tiger freshman matter-of-factly.    Princeton has hung around the…

  • EDITORIAL: Local athletes have reason to celebrate

    Kudos to Monroe cheerleaders    Two-four-six-eight. Who do we appreciate?    If it’s not the Monroe Township cheerleaders, then you’re missing something.    Four squads of spirited girls — the Junior Pee Wee Large Intermediate, the Junior Pee Wee Large Novice, Junior Midgets Small Advanced and Midgets Small Advanced teams — are making their way to Florida this…

  • Bernard Collins

       Bernard Collins, 87, of Monroe, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at his residence.    Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived there most of his life before moving to Monroe five years ago.    Mr. Collins was an Army Veteran, serving during World War II as a Sergeant. He was a driver for Local Dairies for over 40 years,…

  • DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: A matter of language

    What’s in a name? Apparently, quite a bit. By: Hank Kalet    It’s taken a while, but the language is catching up to the reality on the ground in Iraq.    Several major news organizations said this week that they will begin using the phrase "civil war" to describe the sectarian violence that has thrown Iraq into…

  • Borough gets $499K grant for road projects

    By: Vic Monaco    HIGHTSTOWN — The borough has been awarded an unprecedented $499,000 in Municipal Aid state funding for the reconstruction of Morrison Avenue and Outcalt Street ($234,000), Mayor Bob Patten announced this week.    Work on Morrison Avenue, which will cost $265,000, will comprise milling and paving, replacement of curbs and sidewalks, installation of sidewalks…

  • PU increases student aid grants

       The trustees of Princeton University have approved increases in the university’s endowment income spending that will increase grants for all students who receive financial aid.    The increase will also provide all juniors and seniors on financial aid with sufficient support to enable them to cover the cost of an average membership contract at the eating…

  • Georgia

    Georgia, a friendly 2-year-old female Shepherd mix, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Georgia" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html

  • Tree vs. solar panel positions presented

    Environmental Commission looks to prepare guidelines to avoid future controversies. By: Courtney Gross    Recalling a Walnut Lane pin oak that towered 75 feet — an infamous tree that pitted neighbor against neighbor this summer — the Princeton Environmental Commission heard presentations Wednesday night from a Princeton University professor and a representative from the New Jersey…

  • Cougars have big dreams

    Hocket team is no underdog By: Justin Feil    There are new players and a new leadership core after the graduation of four seniors, but there is no hiding the hopes of the Montgomery High School ice hockey team, and no hiding for the Cougars anymore.    They want to return to Continental Airline Arena, where their…