Category: archives
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Monroe golfers had another strong year
By: Sean Richards If Charles Dickens were still around and could rewrite his book "Great Expectations," he no doubt would change the subject material to the Monroe High School golf team. You see, with the Monroe golfers the expectations have become so great that even when the team does well there’s the empty feeling it…
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Plans for new Plainsboro library reveal wide range of offerings
Architect makes presentation before Township Council By: Courtney Gross PLAINSBORO It’s equipped with a science center, an entire floor dedicated to children, courtyards and terraces. It could incorporate green and sustainable standards as well as provide a space for the community to gather. As the primary public building in the new Village Center, plans…
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Getting pinned for excellence
Gold Key Award bestowed upon outstanding seniors at Princeton High School By: Audrey Levine Students and teachers at Princeton High School know when students are doing a good job. In a ceremony June 5, many students, including four juniors and six seniors who are all residents of Cranbury, were honored with the Gold Key Award…
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PU summer research program draws eager group of students
For nine weeks, an introduction to top-flight science and engineering projects By: Hilary Parker The recent flurry of activity on Princeton University’s campus students moving into the Lockhart Hall dormitory and knuckling down to intense materials science and engineering research could inspire a little head-scratching. Is summer over already? Not even close. The…
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Teaching children has helped keep Bilcik feeling young
Brookside School teacher retires after 37 years By: Marisa Maldonado MONROE Ron Bilcik’s greatest reward in teaching is seeing his former students return to his Brookside School classroom with tales of their post-elementary school careers. Sometimes, he said, they’ve changed so much that they have to reintroduce themselves to him. He’s prepared for these…
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PU grad Ussery part of Mavs success
President and CEO enjoying first NBA Finals berth By: Justin Feil Terdema Ussery II thought he would be able to make the final meeting of Princeton University’s Board of Trustees, but he couldn’t get away from his job. Ussery is president and chief executive officer of the Dallas Mavericks, who were wrapping up the NBA…
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Tower plans get the nod
Revised village cell tower plans go through By: Jessica Beym The Township Committee on Monday approved revised plans for a cell tower to be built in the village and hopes to solicit bids to four cell phone providers this week. The tower, which will replace the existing lattice tower behind the Cranbury Firehouse on South…
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Flags get a proper send-off in Jamesburg
Fire Department Chief, along with township veterans, dispose of national symbol the right way By: Audrey Levine Smoke curled toward the sky as bits of red, white and blue curled over the edges of the canister and retreated back inside. The orange fire climbed higher into the air, as the smoke and flames engulfed more…
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Family Day at PU Art Museum features Asian arts
Performances and art activities will be among the highlights of "Family Day: A Celebration of Asian Culture" at the Princeton University Art Museum on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chinese instruments and Japanese Taiko drumming, by the group Taikoza, will be featured. Hands-on activities will include origami, brush painting and the creation of…
