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  • Montgomery man wins $50,000 in TV quiz show

    Montgomery man wins $50,000 in TV quiz show

    After being pestered by family members, he finally enters "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — A resident from a family of longtime “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” fans earned a total of $50,000 on two recent shows.    Dave Treene, a father of three who works for the…

  • High school bands step out in festivals

    High school bands step out in festivals

    Montgomery wins "superior’ ratings By Katie Wagner, Staff Writer    MONTGOMERY — The 5-year-old Montgomery High School Marching Band recently earned its first “superior” ratings in two marching band festivals.    During the last weekend of September, the band was awarded this distinction at its first festival of the year — the William Tennent High School Marching…

  • Longtime Plainsboro Township attorney retiring

    Joseph Stonaker lauded for three decades of service By Greg ForesterStaff Writer   PLAINSBORO — Proposals from candidates for the township attorney position are due Oct. 16, and township officials admit they have difficult work ahead in the search for a replacement for attorney Joseph Stonaker as he retires after three decades of service.    The newcomer…

  • Princeton flu shot schedule announced

    Two health fairs slated in November    The Princeton Regional Health Department, Princeton Senior Resource Center, and Princeton HealthCare System are hosting flu shots and health fairs on two dates: Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.    Princeton seniors and at-risk residents will be able to…

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Oct. 9, 2007 Princeton Borough    Carles Keller, 30, of Arlington, Va., was charged with driving while intoxicated at 1:24 a.m. Saturday subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Alexander Street, police said. He was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on his own recognizance.    Anna Emmons, 28, of Hamilton, was charged with driving while…

  • West Windsor to get a look at sustainable development

    Rutgers report to be presented on Wednesday Greg Forester Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Rutgers University officials will be in town Wednesday presenting a report on how to maintain township resources and quality of life for generations to come, through a future of sustainable development.    The goal given three years ago to the authors of…

  • Montgomery man wins $50,000 in TV quiz show

    Montgomery man wins $50,000 in TV quiz show

    The Treene family of Montgomery, from left, Laurie, Julianna, Dave, Lauren and Alayna. Mr. Treene was a winner on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski

  • NPDC demolition firm seeks $600,000 more

    Change order requests linked to asbestos, contaminated concrete By Katie WagnerStaff Writer    MONTGOMERY — Brandenburg Industrial Service Co., the company hired by the township to demolish 92 former North Princeton Developmental Center buildings, has requested $600,000 in change orders to its contract with the township, according to township attorney, Kris Hadinger.    The two change orders…

  • High school bands step out in festivals

    High school bands step out in festivals

    Members of the Montgomery High School Band during a recent rehearsal. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski