Category: archives
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James Van Sise
James Everett Van Sise, 82, of Monroe, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the University Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Cranbury, he was formerly of Dayton for many years. Mr. Van Sise was a Navy veteran of World War II. He retired in 1985 from IBM after 23 years of service, and was a member…
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Tax the world’s ‘bads’ says Nobel Prize-winning economist
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan attends opening of colloquium at university By: David Campbell Addressing an audience that included United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz opened the second-annual Global Colloquium of University Presidents at Princeton University on Tuesday, calling for collective action on the world’s shared problems including a proposal for…
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Input sought for Montgomery superintendent search
Dr. Stuart Schnur to retire June 30 By: Jake Uitti MONTGOMERY The firm tasked with finding a replacement for township school Superintendent Stuart Schnur says it will seek detailed input from many groups, including township residents. On Tuesday, Jacqueline Roy, the principal owner of the search firm hired by the Board of Education to…
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Teddy
"Teddy," a friendly 8-month-old shepherd/lab 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 "Teddy" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html
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Peddie basketball teams open tournament action
Girls off to a good start By: Neil Hay Ho-hum. Another state tournament laugher. What can any prep team expect when they play Peddie? The Falcons opened defense of their state Prep A title by romping past visiting Lawrenceville, 58-27, Wednesday afternoon. This one effectively was over after one quarter, thanks to Peddie’s 21-2 advantage.…
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Danser dances into NJSIAA state finals
By: James McKeever Good news doesn’t always travel so fast. Last Saturday, Monroe High School bowler Shawon Danser qualified for the state finals. Danser, however, couldn’t celebrate at Brunswick Zone Carolier Lanes. He didn’t find out he had advanced until three days later. Here’s what happened. In the Central Jersey sectional last Saturday, the top…
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Market study for mill returns to agenda
Patten vents frustration over project delay By: Vic Monaco HIGHTSTOWN Mayor Bob Patten told the Economic Development Committee this week that a delayed market research study seen as key to the redevelopment of the former mill property is once again back on the Borough Council’s agenda. He, along with some members of the committee,…
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Successful ‘Apprentice returns to HHS
Randal Pinkett shares his secrets of success By: Katie Jasion HIGHTSTOWN From child proprietor of a fledgling lemonade stand to Donald Trump’s newest "Apprentice," Randal Pinkett has made it in the world of business, and is sharing his success story with others. Mr. Pinkett, a 1989 graduate of Hightstown High School, spoke at his…
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Montgomery Earth Day in planning stages
By: Jake Uitti MONTGOMERY A kickoff meeting to start planning the activities for the township’s April 22 Earth Day Fair is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the conference room of the Municipal Building. "We encourage anyone who is interested in participating in the Earth Day Fair to attend this meeting," Mayor…
