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  • Swimming squad freezes out North

    Lawrence swimming By: Jim Green    After suffering two tough defeats to West Windsor-Plainsboro South last week, it was important for the Lawrence High School swimming team to jump on WW-P North early Tuesday and never let up.    The Cardinals accomplished that goal, taking dominant leads quickly in the boys and the girls meet and cruising…

  • A taste of Japan

    Princeton Community Japanese Language School celebrated its 25th anniversary with a cultural festival Sunday at Rider University. By:Cara Latham Special Writer Children, dressed in martial arts uniforms, flipped and rolled on mats in the center of the room. Wooden swords cut through the air, and several women walked around in colorful flowing kimonos. The aroma…

  • Hopewell ice hockey squad settles for tough split

    Hopewell Valley ice hockey By: Jim Green    The Hopewell Valley Central High School ice hockey team had a pretty good week, even if it did split its two games.    The Bulldogs hammered Ewing 11-1 Friday at Mercer County Park, two days after suffering a tough 4-2 loss to Steinert at MCP. After splitting the two…

  • Alex Haskins Jr.

       Alex Randolph Haskins Jr., 66, of Kendall Park, died Thursday, Jan. 12, at Roosevelt Care Center in Edison.    Born in New Brunswick, he resided in the immediate area for his entire life. He retired after 25 years of service with the Edison Police Department with the rank of lieutenant. He was a member of the…

  • Fire Union files lawsuit

    Law suit claims town officials are trying to silence opponents of possible plan to separate fire and EMS services (Jan. 19) By: Lauren Burgoon    WASHINGTON — As an ad hoc committee continues its exploration of combining emergency medical service (EMS) and police under one department, the firefighters union has slapped several township and fire district…

  • HoVal track team gears up for state meets

    Hopewell Valley indoor track By: Jim Green    The Hopewell Valley Central High School track team prepared for the upcoming state group relays with a strong showing at two meets last week.    On Jan.11, the Bulldogs competed in a Colonial Valley Conference meet at The Lawrenceville School. On the girls side, Jackie Barrett, Kristen Volpe, Julie…

  • McDuffie, BRHS have right touch

    By: Sean Moylan    Sam McDuffie’s area leading scoring average actually dropped down from over 25 points to 23.6 in the last two games.    It was a good trade off as the Bordentown Regional High School boys’ basketball team was able to beat Westampton Tech and Maple Shade and give its great star plenty of rest…

  • Council to view 2006 budget

    The Township Council will get its first look at the 2006 municipal budget and review proposed ordinances on parking and recreation fees. By:Lea Kahn Staff Writer The Township Council is slated to take its first look at the 2006 municipal budget and discuss separate ordinances setting new fees for some recreation programs and creating permit…

  • Senior Menus-Jan. 19, 2006

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    Thursday, Jan. 19 — Grape juice, veal parmesan, spaghetti with tomato sauce, Italian green beans, tossed salad, Italian bread and vanilla ice cream. Tell a Funny Story Day.    Friday, Jan. 20 — Cranapple juice, sliced turkey with gravy, sweet potato patty, peas with pearl…