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AROUND THE HORN: Of fathers and sons: Recalling old memories, and making new ones, with Cal Ripken Jr.
Cal Ripken Jr. was in Princeton March 2 to sign copies of his new children’s book. Several parents attended with their children for a chance to meet the baseball Hall of Famer. (Staff photo by Mike Morsch)
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HAMILTON: Mayor’s budget would keep local taxes flat
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor HAMILTON — There’s no tax increase in the $97.3 million municipal budget Mayor Kelly Yaede has presented for Township Council review. The spending plan amounts to a $417,000 over last year’s budget and includes a capital budget that would fund the purchase of 13 police vehicles as well…
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WEST WINDSOR: Trenton’s A-TEAM connects through the arts
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — The arts center aims to prove there is a connection with Trenton artists. The West Windsor Arts Center is hosting “A-TEAM Artists of Trenton,” an exhibition of works by artists from the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), through May 2. An opening reception and artist…
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NEW EGYPT: Cottage Cafe helps prepare special students for their future
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor PLUMSTED — Even on a frigid Friday it’s always warm in The Cottage Café. Students and faculty sip hot cocoa and coffee and enjoy assorted snacks all while basking in the warmth of the smiles and excitement of those who staff the classroom turned café from 10-10:30 a.m.…
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PAGING PDS: Freedom requires respect and responsibility
By Ziad Ahmed The shootings in Copenhagen on Feb. 14 and 15 remind us of how the world was shaken by the horrific terrorist attack on the French satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, at the start of the year. The Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack, in which 12 people were killed, was carried out by…
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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: March 5
Margo Mattis, president of the Burlington County American Legion Auxiliary Executive Board, will be honored at a testimonial dinner to be held at Charlies’ Other Brother on April 19. Ms. Mattis was president of the Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 in Roebing for the last four years. The dinner will be…
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PRINCETON: Man takes plea deal in sex assault case (Updated)
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer An illegal immigrant charged with sexually assaulting a child in Princeton nearly four years ago pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser offense. In Mercer County Superior Court, Miguel Medina-Lopez took a plea bargain calling for him to get three years in state prison in return for admitting to third-degree…
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PRINCETON: Year-to-year crime stats virtually unchanged
By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer Major crime in Princeton remained virtually the same last year compared to 2013, recently released police data showed. For the eight offenses that include rape, arson, homicide, robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft, assault and larceny, the police department reported 350 such incidents. That compares to 351 in 2013, the…
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POLICE BLOTTER: March 5
Robbinsville Regina Davies, 50, of Neptune, and Kristen Stolte, 28, of Old Bridge were arrested at 2:42 p.m. Feb. 19 after police pulled a vehicle over on I-195 for failing to maintain a lane. Ms. Davies was charged with possession of prescription legend pills and Ms. Stolte was charged with possession of…
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