Category: archives
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Cops OK deal for four years
Pay would rise 2.5%-3.5%; 3-man shifts would begin By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN In the long term, the existence of the borough Police Department may be in jeopardy. But over the next four years, its members are poised to receive annual pay raises ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 percent. Borough Council had been scheduled to…
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Twelve Gifts of Bucks County
For creative, low-stress holiday shopping, think outside the box store. By: Jillian Kalonick and Jessica Loughery With so many unique shops and eateries, there’s no excuse not to avoid the box stores and shop close to home for the holiday season. Gift certificates for many local stores and restaurants can even be ordered from your…
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LeBlanc proves he’s le best
HHS grad guides West Virginia to season record for wins By: Sean Moylan Coming into his first season as the head coach of the West Virginia University Men’s Soccer team, Hightstown’s own Marlon LeBlanc exuded a quiet confidence usually reserved for most knowledgeable and well-prepared of coaches. Well, this year LeBlanc turned out to be…
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Princeton Public Library AIDS events to promote dialogue
By: Courtney Gross To increase the dialogue within the Princeton community on the AIDS epidemic, the Princeton Public Library is sponsoring a series of events that include workshops and community art projects in recognition of World Aids Day on Dec. 1. The events, all within the "World AIDS Day Awareness and Education Week," will begin…
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Working closely
Jamesburg agency works with kids By: Stephanie Brown JAMESBURG For years, the borough’s Municipal Alliance Committee has worked to protect and educate children about the dangers of substance abuse. Through coordination of community efforts, the committee aims to reduce alcoholism, drug abuse, tobacco use and crime. For example, the committee works in conjunction with…
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‘Lost Boys of Sudan’
Sudanese refugee makes an appeal to conscience By: Kristin Boyd Sudanese refugee Joseph Deng settled into a Philadelphia suburb six years ago, but some days he feels like he’s caught between heaven and hell. Enticed by the American Dream, he graduated from high school, bought a 1995 Acura Integra, enrolled in computer courses, accepted a…
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Annual holiday toy drive under way in borough, township
By: Dick Brinster The annual Toys 4 Kids drive is under way in Hightstown and East Windsor, and Joe McEneaney is gearing up for the arrival of the motorcycles that have become the program’s centerpiece event. Mr. McEneaney, manager of K&B Tattooing on South Main Street in Hightstown, is a chief organizer along with members…
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Letters
Thank you for assistance To the editor: On behalf of the Human Services Board and YourResource, I would like to thank the residents of Cranbury for their generous donations of used medical equipment. I would also like to thank the Cranbury Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, under the leadership of John Kirkenir, George Conley…
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Alliance attack smoking
Pushes message of prevention By: Candice Leigh Helfand MONROE Diagrams, discussion and dinosaurs. These are the things that make up an anti-smoking campaign launched by the Monroe Township Municipal Alliance. "Our mission here is to eradicate alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in the community," said Robin Lavorato, director of the Municipal Alliance. "We dedicate…
