• PRINCETON: High school ranks high in Washington Post survey

    By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer    Princeton High School is the sixth most challenging high school in New Jersey based on a survey by the Washington Post newspaper, the school district announced Wednesday.    The Post came to that conclusion through a formula it uses that takes the number of college-level tests given in 2012 and…

  • Telling secrets: Film focuses on older autistic students

    Telling secrets: Film focuses on older autistic students

    A scene from a movie produced by Danielle DiGiacomo, of West Windsor. 

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  • HIGHTSTOWN: Irene waves still continue

    Hightstown clerk says special election will cost up to $25,000  By Amy Batista, Special Writer HIGHTSTOWN — The petition has officially been filed, halting Borough Hall plans as residents continue to voice concerns. “The petition was delivered,” said Eugene Sarafin, of Hightstown. Based on the November 2011 voting population, 160 borough signatures were needed.…

  • PENNINGTON: Officials ‘stumped’ by tree growth question

    PENNINGTON: Officials ‘stumped’ by tree growth question

    From left are Eric Lundquist, Amy Maina, Talia Berman, Kevin Albright, Sonia Tenbarge and Shelby Rossi, first-graders at Toll Gate Grammar School during the Pennington Arbor Day ceremony. 

  • PENNINGTON: Fire company conducts ‘vital’ drill

    PENNINGTON: Fire company conducts ‘vital’ drill

    By John Tredrea, Special Writer    Like other firefighting units the world over, the Pennington Fire Company regards training as absolutely vital.    ”It’s important that we train continuously so that we’re always ready to help the community,” said Deputy Chief Glenn Kraemer, who also is the company’s training officer.    Like other firefighting units in Mercer County,…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Fifth graders to get laptops in schools

    By Charley Falkenburg, Staff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Like the rest of the students in the district, fifth graders at the Millstone River and Village schools will be getting books next year — but they won’t be of the printed kind.    The Board of Education, on April 30, unanimously approved a “one-on-one” pilot program, which…

  • SENIOR MENUS: Week of May 2, 2013

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville. Reservations are required. Call 609-397-2228 24 hours in advance. The value of each meal is $5.10. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine. The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise…

  • PRINCETON AREA: Police blotter

    Princeton    Nelson Guerra, 21, of Princeton, was charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a minor for allegedly having an ongoing sexual relationship with an underage female on Valley Road on April 29 at 9:21 p.m. Mr. Guerra was taken to the Mercer County Corrections facility in Hopewell in default of $50,000 bail.…

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