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  • New leadership for Master Gardeners of Mercer

       The Master Gardeners of Mercer have installed their officers for 2006. Serving a second term as president is Nora Sirbaugh of Pennington. Newly installed officers are Howard Katz of East Windsor, first vice president; Ruth Tomlinson of Lawrenceville, second vice president; Susan Keithler of Princeton, secretary, and Catherine Horgan of Pennington, treasurer.    The officers will…

  • Citing business pressure, Hearon resigns from Township Committee

    Search begins for replacement By: Marjorie Censer    Princeton Township Committeeman and Democrat Bill Hearon resigned his position Tuesday and said he needs to focus on his business. The township’s Democratic Committee will soon nominate potential successors.    Mr. Hearon said Wednesday that he could no longer split his time between his company, the Princeton-based Card Management…

  • Twin Rivers board of trustees: Our hands are tied

    Board petitioning state Supreme Court to end dispute By: Dick Brinster    EAST WINDSOR — Even if the Twin Rivers Homeowners Association decided to surrender in its long legal battle against a small group of residents, one board member insists the association wouldn’t be allowed to run up the white flag.    John Pagliarulo said this week…

  • Lt. Karkoska to serve as acting police chief in Jamesburg

    The Borough Council approved the contract, Wednesday, in which Lt. Karkoska will serve in Chief Lester’s place March 14 to Dec. 31, 2006. By: Stephanie Brown    JAMESBURG — Lt. Paul Karkoska will take over as acting chief of the borough Police Department on March 14.    The Borough Council approved the appointment Wednesday.    Lt. Karkoska will…

  • ’06 Honda Civic EX Coupe: a sporty, economic trophy car

    Stickered with no options, my Alabaster Silver bargain came with a long list of standard features that separate it from other members of its class and $20,000 price point By: Mike Blake    The Honda Civic EX Coupe has received accolades from around the automotive world. Several magazines and TV shows named the 2006 version of…

  • Mother of slain cop mulling legal action

    Cynthia Salichs says she is exploring her options with an attorney. By: Donna Lukiw    The mother of Manville High School graduate and New York City police Officer Eric Hernandez, who was shot to death by another police officer, says she will be taking legal action against the New York City Police Department.    "We’re not sure…

  • Letters to the Editor for the week of Feb. 23

    Thanks for support in fire elections To the editor:     A resounding thank you to the residents of the Washington Township community for supporting the fire and EMS budget on Feb. 18. We welcome two new commissioners to the Board of Fire Commissioners who bring a myriad of experience, Joanne Lasky and Chuck Lynch.    There…

  • Willy Martinez Trio concert to launch monthly Jazz Cafe series

    The South Brunswick Commission on the Arts will kick off its monthly series of jazz shows on March 3. By: Joseph Harvie    The South Brunswick Commission on the Arts wants to know if residents are "In the Mood" for jazz.    That’s why it is kicking off a monthly series of jazz concerts March 3 with…

  • Local GOP slates events

    Officers will be elected March 8    The Hopewell Valley Republican Association invites local residents to a March 8 meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. at H. I. Rib & Co., Route 31, Hopewell Township.    Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.    Officers will be elected for 2006-07 and upcoming events will…