• MONROE: Former governors discuss education reform

    By David Kilby, Managing Editor    MONROE — Three former governors of New Jersey said money isn’t the only factor that needs to be addressed in education reform.    The former governors — Brendan Byrne, Thomas Kean and James Florio — discussed education history, theory and reform at a panel called “The Future of Education in Austere…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Local animal rescue looks to uplifting event

    EAST WINDSOR: Local animal rescue looks to uplifting event

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    EAST WINDSOR — A local resident determined to make a difference spearheads AFEW, a local nonprofit that has successfully place nearly 3,000 animals into good homes from shelters since 1993.    Marilyn Hondorp, of East Windsor, is one of six AFEW founding members. Next week, on June 24, Ms. Hondorp is…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Faces in the Crowd

    HIGHTSTOWN: Faces in the Crowd

    From left, Hightstown High School seniors Vinit Palayekar, Spenser Reddy, Aashay Kelkar, Atul Murthy and Harsh Pathak enjoy the festivities prior to prom June 3.

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  • CRANBURY: Students send child to Disney World

    CRANBURY: Students send child to Disney World

    By David Kilby, Managing Editor    CRANBURY — A Make-a-Wish child got to go to Disney World thanks to the donations of Cranbury School students.    Every year, the Cranbury School Student Council chooses a charity and conducts fundraisers for that charity, and this year, the council chose the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with…

  • EDITORIAL

    SAT course to help foster friendships By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    Peddie students consider Hightstown home.    Many come to town for a slice of pizza.    Others may visit the Hightstown Memorial Library, or simply partake in one of the borough’s many festive celebrations through out the year.    Some come to volunteer.    Over the years, countless…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Alleged sexual assault victim sues Housing Authority

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Ian Quinonez, now 18, has filed a civil suit in Mercer County Superior Court against the Hightstown Housing Authority, citing negligence for not protecting him, then 8, from an alleged sexual assault by a former borough worker during the summer of 2001.    On March 24, Mr. Quinonez filed…

  • CRANBURY: Students send child to Disney World

    CRANBURY: Students send child to Disney World

    Cranbury School 2010-11 Student Council members present a check to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Bottom row from left are Shannon Pawlak, president; Charlie Ill, historian; Patrick Sockler, treasurer; and Iris Cooper, Make-a-Wish volunteer; and top row from left are Jack Cook, secretary; Griffin Hamilton, vice president; and Steve Mango, Make-a-Wish volunteer.

  • HIGHTSTOWN & EAST WINDSOR: Herald Briefs

    HIGHTSTOWN & EAST WINDSOR: Herald Briefs

    Golf, Tennis Classic offered    A Golf and Tennis Classic will be held Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 11:15 a.m.    The day, sponsored by the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, will include golf and tennis with a picnic lunch, refreshments and an awards dinner.    The golf outing will be held at the Mercer Oaks Golf Course,…

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