Thursday, July 12, 2001
POLICE ARREST ONE, SEEK TWO OTHERS IN ABDUCTION

NEW HOPE — Authorities have arrested one man in connection with the July 3 kidnapping of a 17-year-old borough girl, but two other men charged with the crime remain at large.  Story

Thursday, July 12, 2001
POLICE ARREST THREE AT COCKFIGHTING FARM
1,600 ROOSTERS SEIZED DURING RAID, DESTROYED

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP — A dozen law enforcement agents raided a house on Ward Avenue on Saturday, arresting three men and confiscating 1,600 roosters allegedly being bred for cockfighting.  Story

Thursday, July 12, 2001
GHOSTS OF NEW HOPE CAPTURED ON FILM FOR DOCUMENTARY

The spirits in the form of small celestial spheres have been captured on video in "America's Most Haunted Town," a documentary produced and directed by Washington Crossing, Pa., resident and film maker Robert Child of Luminence Films.  Story

Wednesday, July 11, 2001
GARAGE PLANS NARROWED TO SINGLE SCHEME

Princeton Borough residents and business owners will get another opportunity to weigh in on a design for a parking garage and other commercial and residential development in the downtown.  Story

Wednesday, July 11, 2001
EDITORIAL:
PUT THE BLAME ON THE OWNERS, NOT THEIR DOGS

They say it's a dog's life — but not, alas, if you're a pit bull in Princeton. Life has taken a decidedly harsh turn for the poor Princeton pit bull lately. From Patton Avenue to Locust Lane, pit bulls are either being abused by their owners or reportedly terrorizing their neighbors, subjecting them to some very nasty allegations in Princeton Borough Municipal Court and before the Princeton Township Committee.  Story
Debate over pit bulls heating up
Pit bull tales incite township to 'fight it out
Grandmother leashes in relatives with pit bulls
Pit bull's owner faces long-term oversight
Pit-bull deal near; council may react
Case involving pit bulls raises neighbors' ire

Wednesday, July 11, 2001
FEET FIRMLY PLANTED
WEST WINDSOR'S NEW ADMINISTRATOR SAVORS STAYING PUT

WEST WINDSOR — She has lived up and down the East Coast and in California. But West Windsor is the first place she laid down roots. And after 23 years of service to the township, Barbara Evans is now its full-time business administrator.  Story

Wednesday, July 11, 2001
KOREAN CHURCH FINDS OWN HOME

WEST WINDSOR — The Princeton Korean Community Church will soon have its own home. For the past 10 years, the church's 25-family congregation has been sharing quarters with the Princeton Baptist Church at its facility on Washington Road.  Story

Tuesday, July 10, 2001
STATE PROBES ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OF PRINCETON CHILDREN AT CAMP

The state Division of Youth and Family Services and the New Jersey State Police are investigating allegations of physical abuse against several Princeton children during summer camp last month at the Princeton-Blairstown Center in Blairstown.  Story

Tuesday, July 10, 2001
UNIVERSITY NAMES ITS NEW PROVOST

Amy Gutmann, founding director of Princeton University's interdisciplinary Center for Human Values, will become the university's provost in September. Her appointment means the two highest jobs at Princeton University will be held by women.  Story

Tuesday, July 10, 2001
SANDRA DELUCA TO BE PRINCETON HIGH PRINCIPAL

The new principal at PHS will be Sandra DeLuca, a former assistant Mercer County prosecutor who handled juvenile cases.  Story

Tuesday, July 10, 2001
HISTORIC ROCKINGHAM SET FOR BIG MOVE ON THURSDAY

FRANKLIN — Rockingham, the 300-year-old historic house which once sheltered George Washington, is on the move — again.  Story

Monday, July 9, 2001
BILL AIMS TO CREATE 'GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY'

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Proposed state legislation is designed to encourage smarter regional planning while maintaining home rule. Kingston residents are angry at the Plainsboro Planning Board. They have been complaining that an apartment complex approved for Plainsboro on Mapleton Road will mean more traffic through the historic village.  Story

Monday, July 9, 2001
FOR HER WORK, SHE GETS 'THANKS A MILLION'

Princeton resident Susan Vescera spends her work days helping people win up to a million dollars — just by making them comfortable. And by doing this she has helped a TV show rise to the top of the popularity charts and has won two Emmy awards.  Story

Monday, July 9, 2001
A BUSY STAFF ASSURES THERE WILL BE NO SLEEPY CAMPUS
WHEN STUDENTS DESERT UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, ERIC HAMBLIN AND STAFF TAKE CHARGE

When students desert Princeton University's campus each summer, Eric Hamblin and his staff know their busy season is about to begin. Mr. Hamblin, his five permanent employees and 22 summer account representatives organize the 108 summer conferences, programs, athletic camps and even a wedding reception that will be held on campus this summer.  Story

Monday, July 9, 2001
NATURE'S WAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE ADVISES MOMS TO FOLLOW THEIR INSTINCTS

Many women and physicians are unfamiliar with the many benefits breastfeeding has to offer to both mother and child, La Leche has found. The organization's primary mission is to support a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy growth of mothers and their children.  Story