Laundry’s latest spin: high tech, high style By: PAM ADAMS CNS The latest spin, manufacturers say, is the front-loading technology in washers. SUMMER HOME & GARDEN VIEW THE PRINT ADS Ace Excavating – Garden Supply Aqua-Soft, Inc. At Home America – Decorating Baker’s Nursery Beco, Inc. – Kitchens California Closets Central Jersey Nurseries Century 21…

County Wildlife Center serves Mercer’s other residents. By: Terri Bookman    Earlier this spring, a lawn-mowing crew uncovered a rabbits’ nest in our backyard. Out the window, I saw a bunny a few feet from the house, eyes open, hopping around the perimeter of an indentation in the ground, lined with fuzz. Several other baby rabbits…

West Windsor is trying to determine if its businesses are paying their fair share in taxes. By: Gwen Runkle    WEST WINDSOR — After introducing a municipal budget with an 18.5-percent hike in property taxes this week, township officials are scrambling to find ways to cut, scrimp and save.    But while a study by neighboring Plainsboro…

    For many, fire engines, marching bands and the unofficial start of summer are the first things that come to mind when thinking about Memorial Day.    But the holiday, which honors those in the armed services who have died defending their country, is so much more than that. And it should take on even greater…

At the New Egypt Speedway, it’s survival of the fastest. By: Scott Morgan    Number One staggers on the turn. A flash, and stable ground becomes a jagged slide. The slender hold on traction might survive, but in the turns, it’s not the leader’s call. The turns belong to velocity.    Out here, the leader is prey,…

South must replace four valuable seniors By: Justin Feil    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High South girls’ lacrosse team knew that Hunterdon Central was a very good team, but didn’t know how good until the two squad met in the North A state tournament’s first round on Tuesday.    The Pirates saw their season end with a 13-8…

BASEBALL: Falcon senior Matt Pustay was outdueled by Hun freshman Steve Garrison in the state Prep A title game Wednesday at Lawrenceville. By: Neil Hay    The changing of the guard took place Wednesday afternoon at Lawrenceville.    Hun won the "A" title with a 2-0 decision over Peddie as freshman Steve Garrison outpitched senior Matt Pustay.…

Pirates look to future with all but three seniors returning By: Justin Feil    The West Windsor-Plainsboro High South boys’ lacrosse team was sorry to see it’s season end with a 12-6 loss to Hanover Park in the state tournament Wednesday, but all but the three Pirate seniors can point to next year for a chance…

   The Historical Society of Princeton recently presented its Historic Preservation Award to Jon Hlafter, director of Princeton University’s Office of Physical Planning.    And three faculty members — mathematics Professor Sergiu Klainerman, English Professor Michael Wood and astrophysicist Bodhan Paczynski received honors in their fields this past week.    The historic preservation award recognizes Mr. Hlafter’s leadership…