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Common calendar, Packet papers, May 17
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...
Princeton High School students win national prize in Samsung competition
Princeton High School was named one of three national winners in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition earning a $100,000 prize package for its efforts. The Princeton High School students Mayda Jiguan, Sofia Son and Hayah Mian won the award for developing an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered robotic stuffed animal that helped preserve some of the many languages that are in danger of extinction.
Annual bike drive nets over 150 bikes
Over 150 bikes were donated from all over the county and surrounding area as Mercer County’s Park Commission and Planning Department hosted their fourth annual Bike Drive for the benefit of the Mercer County Bike Exchange (BEX) and Boys & Girls Club (BGC). BEX is a volunteer-run organization whose...
‘It was meant to be’
Connecting through a call several years ago, George’s Garage & Towing and the Friends of Solo Foundation forged a relationship that has helped provide K-9 body armor vests to local police departments. Jim Wiater is the president and founder of Friends of Solo Foundation, a New Jersey based nonprofit...
An ‘ode’ to New Jersey’s dragonflies and damselflies
If you’re near a pond, stream, or marsh on a warm day, you may notice quick-flying insects skimming across the water or swooping and darting through the air. When they alight, you may be dazzled by their brightly-colored bodies and double sets of lacy wings. They’re dragonflies and damselflies,...
East Windsor students promote the ‘4 R’s’ in recycling poster contest
Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognized the elementary school winners of the East Windsor Township Earth Day Recycling Poster Contest at a recent Council meeting. The theme of the poster is to promote any or all of the “4 R’s” of the East Windsor Township Recycling Program Logo, which are:
East Windsor Police blotter
A 33-year-old Hamilton Township man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to maintain lane, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and refusal to submit to a breath test after a police officer observed his vehicle swerving on Route 130 at 11:30 p.m. May 7. He was processed and released.
Depression and suicide risk can intensify in spring and summer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Intense symptoms for individuals with depression are commonly associated with the winter and holiday season, depression and suicidal thoughts are actually more common in the spring and summer. For example, pressure to socialize when warmer weather makes it more possible may be particularly stressful for individuals with depression, as well as those with anxiety. Physical elements in the environment in the warmer seasons are also possible triggers of mental health struggles.
Common calendar, Packet papers, May 10
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...
Princeton school district ‘taking a stand against antisemitism’
The Princeton Public Schools is gearing up to tackle antisemitism in the district through education and by encouraging students to report antisemitic incidents, in the wake of rising antisemitism and Jew-hatred nationwide. Parents raised the issue of antisemitism in a letter to administrators in November 2023. The topic has been...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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 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...
Mercer County offers internship opportunities
Applications are now open for the 2024 Mercer County Student Internship Program. High school and college students who live, or attend school, in Mercer County may apply to a wide range of full-time and part-time internship positions. Internship opportunities are available over the summer from June through Labor Day, with a limited number of spots also available over the Winter Break and Spring Break periods.
East Windsor Township Police blotter
A 37-year-old East Windsor Township man who was involved in a car crash in the parking lot of the Wendy’s fast-food restaurant was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and careless driving at 7:17 p.m. April 23. He was processed and released. A 34-year-old Bensalem man was...
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