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Powerful Tools for Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Though not as common as some other types of cancer, pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to diagnose and treat. However, advances in medicine over the last decade have led to better diagnostic and treatment tools that improve the chance of a cure. At the Center for...
An urgent call to preserve half of New Jersey’s land
New Jersey is not only the nation’s most densely populated state, it’s also predicted to be the first to reach full build-out – the point where all land has been either developed or preserved. If current trends continue, full build-out could occur by the middle of this century.
Hillsborough Township Police blotter
May 4 – At approximately 2:11 p.m., the Hillsborough Township Police Department responded to 6 Barbara Drive for the report of a chimney fire. Upon arrival the chimney was observed to be fully engulfed. Responding fire units extinguished the fire which was contained to the chimney and surrounding exterior siding. The fire is not considered to be suspicious but remains under investigation by the Hillsborough Township Police Department and the Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety. The home had minor damage and was deemed habitable by the Hillsborough Township Building Department. The following agencies responded: Hillsborough Township Police Department; Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety; Hillsborough Fire Units 36, 37, and 38; Hillsborough Township Building Department; Neshanic Fire Unit 48; Montgomery Fire Unit 45; Robert Wood Johnson Emergency Medical Services; PSE&G and Somerset County Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
East Windsor Police blotter
A 29-year-old Plainfield man was charged with burglary and theft May 2 for allegedly breaking into a car in the Walmart parking lot and stealing a purse. The incident occurred April 8, and was assigned to a detective who identified the suspect. The man was charged on a complaint summons.
West Windsor police blotter
Four North Brunswick Township residents were charged with shoplifting for allegedly taking food and other merchandise from Wegman’s on March 7. They allegedly filled shopping carts with merchandise and pushed them out of the store. They were processed and released. Cash, jewelry and other items were stolen from a...
Juveniles charged with breaking into cars at Windsor Mills development
Three juveniles are facing multiple charges after they allegedly broke into vehicles in the Windsor Mills condominium parking lot April 26, according to the East Windsor Police Department. The juveniles have been charged with burglary, theft, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest in the incident, which was reported at 2:57...
Ballots by mail available through May 28
Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter began mailing the initial 29,860 primary 2024 ballots to eligible voters who requested them on April 20. Eligible voters for the June 4 Democratic and Republican primaries may request ballots by mail from the Clerk’s office until Tuesday, May 28. Mail-in ballots will continue to be available for in-person requests through 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3.
Common calendar, Packet papers, May 3
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or...
Rosanna Webster Jaffin, 98
Long-time resident of Princeton and Greensboro, Vermont, Rosanna Webster Jaffin died on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at home in Princeton. She was 98. Rosanna was born on September 19, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, to Chauncey Wilson Webster and Eleanor Litschauer Webster. When she was small, her family moved to Loda, Illinois, where she grew up with her four siblings. After graduating Phi Beta Kapa and first in her class at 19 from the University of Illinois in 1946, Rosanna headed to New York City ultimately becoming the administrative assistant to the Sunday editor of the New York Times. On one fateful day, when her date fell ill and couldn’t escort her to a tea dance, he asked a Princeton classmate, Charlie Jaffin, to fill in. Charlie’s famous words were, “Okay, but I’ll only commit to 7 PM.” He committed a lot longer than that, as Charlie and Rosanna were married for 60 years until his death in 2011.
‘I love seeing this enthusiasm in science’
Whether it was learning about a supercomputer, earthquakes or how clouds form, students and families – through hands-on activities – experienced different areas of science at the second annual “Spring Into Science.”. “Spring Into Science” returned to Princeton University’s campus inside the Frick Chemistry Laboratory building and...
Second phase of Witherspoon Street improvement project complete
With a ceremonial snip of the ribbon, Princeton officials celebrated the completion of the second phase of the Witherspoon Street improvement project April 25. Mayor Mark Freda and Princeton Council members David Cohen, Leighton Newlin and Michelle Pirone Lambros officially re-opened a six-block section of Witherspoon Street, between Green Street and Leigh Avenue.
Somerset County to hold online auction
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners encourages residents to take advantage of an online auction of surplus property that will start at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, and close at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 15. The eclectic mix of surplus items includes vehicles, office equipment, a used Dynavision...
‘This is a big day’
For his 101st birthday, Donald Stern flew around the Bridge towards the Freedom Towers and circled the Statue of Liberty in a small aircraft. The skies are familiar territory for the World War (WW) II Air Force veteran. He flew 32 combat missions in a B-17 Flying Fortress with the 817th Squadron of the 15th Air Force’s 483rd Bombardment Group (H) from January through April 1945. His last combat mission took place on April 24, the day before his 22nd birthday.
Cranbury school board approves $24 million budget
Members of the Cranbury Township Board of Education gave their seal of approval on the $24.6 million budget for operations in 2024-25. The budget was adopted after a public hearing on April 24. In Cranbury, the school tax rate is expected to be 99.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation....
‘We are immensely grateful for their service’
The inaugural Mayor’s Awards is honoring the heroic efforts of first responders across Hopewell Valley. The Mayor’s Awards was established by Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning to recognize and publicly thank members of each division of First Responders who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty in their service to the community.
‘We look forward to sharing our progress’
The Cranbury school district has launched a new webpage for the school’s referendum projects that will keep the everyone updated on construction. The school administration announced on April 25 that the refreshed webpage was ready to go and now accessible at www.cranburyschool.org by selecting the construction updates tab. “At...
Lawrence Township streets in line for repaving
Nine streets throughout Lawrence Township, as well as the parking lot at the south entrance to Central Park, are in line for repaving. The Lawrence Township Council awarded a contract for $779,758.50 to the Richard T. Barrett Paving Co. at its April 16 meeting. The Trenton-based paving contractor was one of five companies that submitted bids.
Princeton University students attempt sit-in at Clio Hall in support of Palestine
Around 200 Princeton University undergraduate and graduate students marked the fifth day of a pro-Palestinian sit-in on campus with an attempt to take over Clio Hall April 29, according to published reports. The pro-Palestinian sit-in began April 25, when students gathered in McCosh Courtyard, next to the Princeton University Chapel....
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