Fire forces familyfrom city apartment Nov 18, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- A mother and her two children were forced from their home yesterday after a fire damaged their Perry Street apartment, officials said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Turkey on highway causes havoc, evades capture Nov 18, 2009
TRENTON, N.J. -- Authorities have stopped trying to capture a wild turkey that calls Interchange 14B on the New Jersey Turnpike home. The bird has been causing havoc for toll collectors and motorists as it runs across toll booths, plays in traffic, and sits atop toll collectors' parked cars. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
NJ man indicted in Web name theft, sale on eBay Nov 18, 2009
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) A northern New Jersey man has been indicted on charges he stole a valuable Internet address and sold it on the eBay auction site to a former NBA player for $111,000. A state grand jury on Monday indicted 25-year-old Union resident Daniel Goncalves on charges of theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, computer theft, identity theft and falsifying records. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Organized Protests Over Health Care Nov 18, 2009
At several locations in New Jersey, Newark, Trenton and Camden, so-called trick or treat bags are being distributed in which a case is made for a single payer medical plan for the country and an argument is laid out against private insurance companies. The trick is the hateful practices of insurance companies and the treat is the introduction of a government operated system. (Human Events Online)
Arenanamingdeal putat $2.1M Nov 18, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- Sun National Bank will pay Mercer County about $2 ... The new agreement will be celebrated with a signage unveiling ceremony sometime next month and with the installation of the new sponsor's name in the hockey surface used by the Trenton Devils hockey team. (NJ.com -- Times)
Merck Investors OK $41B Schering Deal Nov 17, 2009
TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 7, 2009. Merck Investors OK $41B Schering Deal. (CBS News -- Early Show)
2 men brandishing badgesdemand IDs, steal wallets Nov 17, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- Two city men were robbed at "badge-point" Sunday by men who they thought were law-enforcement officers, police said ... Anyone with information on the crime is urged to contact the Trenton Police Confidential Tip Line at (609) 989-3663. (NJ.com -- Times)
Gov-elect Christie shouldn'treform urban education Nov 17, 2009
The Times of Trenton Op-EdPersonal views on local news & more ... Thus, in order to get urban students who are black to function at higher levels, all that the governor-elect would have to do is to summon up the courage that school superintendents in Mercer County's blackest public school systems (Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton) have failed to exhibit thus far. (NJ.com -- Times)
US man gets nearly 20 years in sex-tourism case Nov 17, 2009
Central Jersey News from The Times of Trenton. Hudson County News from The Jersey Journal. (NJ.com -- News)
No letdown:Rider winshome opener Nov 17, 2009
The Times of Trenton Sports NewsPro, college & high school sports news. INSIDE SPORTS. (NJ.com -- Times)
Annual college fair attracts fewer students Nov 17, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- Organizers of an annual college fair that features representatives from more than 40 black colleges and universities saw a sharp decline in the number of students who attended this year's fair, held Sunday at the War Memorial ... One such student, Eboni Miller, 17, a senior at Trenton Central High School, said she came to the fair prepared with her transcripts and SAT scores in tow. (NJ.com -- Times)
Nuns' quiet service Nov 16, 2009
The Times of Trenton Op-EdPersonal views on local news & more ... Mary Ann Isaac is executive director of Interfaith Caregivers Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
NFC East teamsin good shape Nov 16, 2009
TIMES OF TRENTON COLUMNSNews, sports, living, entertainment and political columns. COLUMNISTS. (NJ.com -- Sports)
* NBA : Jennings scores 55 as Bucks beat Warriors Nov 16, 2009
Lopez and Trenton Hassell each finished with 17 points for hapless New Jersey, who have lost 10 straight. CAVALIERS 107, JAZZ 103. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
GAME REPORT: Heat 81, Nets 80 Nov 15, 2009
Brook Lopez and Trenton Hassell each had 17 points for the Nets, who fell to a franchise-worst 0-10 this season after playing with just eight people. Chris Douglas-Roberts added 16 points, while Sean Williams contributed 12 in a losing effort. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mercer poised to establish trust fund for the homeless Nov 15, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... Freeholder Keith Hamilton said realistically, a landlord could, in effect, be a "slumlord." Levine told the freeholders his organization has contracted with Trenton-based SBR Realty, which seeks out credible landlords with safe, decent housing ... Levine said SBR has located housing in Trenton and the surrounding suburbs of Lawrence, Ewing and Hamilton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Toughness key elementfor Mercer's '63 champs Nov 15, 2009
The Times of Trenton Sports NewsPro, college & high school sports news ... It still stands out to John Massielo that Mercer County Community College's eight-time national championship men's soccer program often didn't practice or play on fields in top condition when it first joined the varsity level in 1963 as the old Trenton Junior College ... To become national champion, Trenton Junior College had to bring down the defending champion, undefeated Mitchell College of New London, Conn. (NJ.com -- Times)
Wades 3 with 0.1 left keeps Nets (0-10)winless Nov 15, 2009
Sean Williams had eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter, and Lopez and Trenton Hassell each finished with 17 points for New Jersey (0-10), which played with an eight-man rotation because of injury or personal reasons. Special feature. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bad luck abounds on Friday the 13th Nov 14, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... The worker was installing snow fences at the Trenton-Mercer Airport when he hit himself in the head with a tamper, a tool used for fence work ... In Trenton, a small fire broke out in the basement of a vacant house on Second Street near Cliff Street at about 10:15 a.m. yesterday. (NJ.com -- Times)
Exhibit views life through eyes of children Nov 14, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... Manuel Rios, 13, an eighth-grader at Columbus Elementary School in Trenton, said this year is his third time in the photography program. (NJ.com -- Times)
A quiz for the 'Greatest Generation Nov 14, 2009
Community NewsCommunity news on families, living & more from The Times of Trenton. INSIDE LIVING. (NJ.com -- Times)
Arena confirms naming deal with Sun National Bank Nov 14, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- The Sovereign Bank Arena's management company, Global Spectrum, formally announced yesterday that it had reached an agreement with Vineland-based Sun National Bank over naming rights to the venue. (NJ.com -- Times)
Federal Judge Recuses from Suit Over Faux Firm Gripe Site Nov 14, 2009
-5627, was transferred to Chief District Judge Garrett Brown Jr. in Trenton, N.J. Wolfson made her decision last Monday and "doesn't need to give a reason," says her clerk, Nicole Garlic. Levinson Axelrod, which filed the action in Middlesex County Superior Court on Nov. 5 seeking a temporary restraining order but saw it removed before a scheduled hearing that same day, tried to move matters along in the federal forum Thursday, filing an amended order to show cause and two new supporting... (Law.com)
Ceremony marks completion of Rt. 1 bridge work Nov 13, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... George G. Alexandridis, the chief engineer for the bridge commission, reviewed the components of the project, ranging from the ramps and traffic light in Morrisville to the use of cantilever construction to widen the bridge to the reconstruction of ramps and paving at the far end in Trenton ... Manuel Segura, of Trenton's City Council, cited the commission not only for an easier ride over the bridge but for keeping so many... (NJ.com -- Times)
Humor and wisdom Nov 13, 2009
Central Jersey Entertainment NewsLocal music, restaurants and arts stories from The Times of Trenton ... Where: Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton ... Great ingenuity is needed when choosing advertising slogans, especially for new products that must be introduced to the public cautiously, so it was not frivolous for Passage Theatre Company to word its advertising blurb for the world premiere production of "Blood: A Comedy," running through Nov. 22 at Trenton's Mill Hill... (NJ.com -- Times)
Sculpture garden's restaurant retains its culinary artistry Nov 13, 2009
Central Jersey Entertainment NewsLocal music, restaurants and arts stories from The Times of Trenton. INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT. (NJ.com -- Times)
Dancing with the equine stars Nov 13, 2009
Central Jersey Entertainment NewsLocal music, restaurants and arts stories from The Times of Trenton ... Where: Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue and South Broad Street, off Route 129, Trenton ... Trenton will be "Dancing with the Horses" Sunday afternoon as the world famous Lipizzaner Stallions perform at the Sovereign Bank Arena as part of their 39th anniversary tour. (NJ.com -- Times)
Sixers win in nail-biter, send Nets to 0-8 start Nov 12, 2009
Trenton Hassell scored 13 points, while Terrance Williams added 10 and 12 boards in defeat. New Jersey was down, 67-60, with 9 1/2 minutes to play and embarked on a 15-4 run to take the lead, 75-71, on back-to-back Lopez dunks at the midway point. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Carmichael officiallymakes it hoops season Nov 12, 2009
TIMES OF TRENTON COLUMNSNews, sports, living, entertainment and political columns ... For those of you too young to remember, Carmichael is about as close as it comes to being Mr. Basketball in the Trenton area ... Once the head coach of Trenton High School, and still the unofficial record holder for points in a game at Cadwalader Park, with 73, Carmichael is currently the head coach at Burlington County Community College. (NJ.com -- Sports)
T-Devils in the giving mood Nov 12, 2009
The Times of Trenton Sports NewsPro, college & high school sports news ... TRENTON -- What a difference a period can make ... Fresh of a weekend sweep of the division rival Elmira Jackals, the Trenton Devils dominated the first period of last night's ECHL match-up against the Southern Conference-leading South Carolina Stingrays. (NJ.com -- Times)
Princeton freshmenpressed into action Nov 12, 2009
Princeton University Sports NewsGet Princeton's latest sports news & stats from The Times of Trenton. INSIDE SPORTS. (NJ.com -- Times)
Speights, 76ers sink winless Nets (0-8) Nov 12, 2009
Trenton Hassell, who had 13 points, missed a drive to the basket just seconds later. But the 76ers gave the Nets another chance when Andre Iguodala missed a 3-pointer with 45 seconds left, and then was called for a charging foul with 21. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Honoring our veterans,today and every day Nov 11, 2009
The Times of Trenton Op-EdPersonal views on local news & more. INSIDE NEWS. (NJ.com -- Times)
For Whom the Bell Tolls Nov 11, 2009
The 40 percent who call themselves conservative will rally with energy and enthusiasm to Republicans willing to go to their capital, be it Trenton, Richmond or D.C., to battle Big Government. As for the Democrats, their problems are not easily soluble, in the short term. (Human Events Online)
Detective helps nabburglary, theft suspects Nov 11, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... Detective Kevin Redding Jr.'s investigations led to the arrest of a Trenton man for break-ins at the Trenton Farmer's Market last Saturday and last June, and to the capture of a Ewing man wanted for stealing the golden calf figure which stands outside Halo Farm. (NJ.com -- Times)
Rider swimmers, divers honored Nov 11, 2009
The Times of Trenton Sports NewsPro, college & high school sports news ... The four-team, double elimination tournament will be held at Waterfront Park, home of the Trenton Thunder, for the third time ... "Mercer County is pleased to join Rider University and the Trenton Thunder in hosting the 2011 MAAC Baseball Championship tournament and to once again be home to a showcase of some of the finest collegiate baseball in America," said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. (NJ.com -- Times)
Crash victim faces host of charges Nov 11, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- A city man still in the hospital recovering from a serious car crash Saturday faces drunken driving and assault by auto charges. (NJ.com -- Times)
At the heart of our problems:the dissolution of the family Nov 10, 2009
The Times of Trenton Op-EdPersonal views on local news & more ... A much more severe problem of family collapse -- actually, family extinction -- is found in Newark, Trenton, Camden, and other New Jersey cities. (NJ.com -- Times)
City man indicted in abduction of boy Nov 10, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- A city man has been indicted on kidnapping and carjacking charges in connection with the attempted abduction of a 3-year-old boy in June ... According to the charges, Norwood allegedly unlawfully entered an apartment on North Clinton Avenue in Trenton on June 11. (NJ.com -- Times)
Health-care reformreaches home stretch Nov 10, 2009
The Times of Trenton Op-EdPersonal views on local news & more ... The national debate on this issue rolls into Trenton today at the State Museum Auditorium with a 5 p.m. screening and discussion of a new and riveting documentary, "Money-Driven Medicine," produced by Academy Award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney ("Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room") ... Jeffrey Laurenti of Trenton, a senior fellow in international affairs at The Century Foundation, co-chaired the Mercer for Obama campaign in... (NJ.com -- Times)
Area's 'Final Four'in sectional semis Nov 10, 2009
CENTRAL JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSLocal high school sports news from The Times of Trenton ... Instead, Hightstown came up with wins over Hopewell Valley and Trenton to finish off the league with an 11-0-2 record compared to the Tigers' 9-0-4. (NJ.com -- Times)
Pfizer closing six research plants, cutting jobs after buying Wyeth Nov 10, 2009
By Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. The world's biggest drugmaker said Monday it is closing six of its 20 research facilities, reorganizing and consolidating others, and cutting the jobs of roughly 15% of its scientists and support staff. The moves are part of 's massive reorganization after buying drug and vaccine maker just 3 1/2 weeks ago. (USA Today -- Money)
Environmental groups may join suit to stop Delaware River dredging Nov 9, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... Routine maintenance dredging of the river is under way between Philadelphia and Trenton, Voigt said. (NJ.com -- Times)
GAME REPORT: Celtics 86, Nets 76 Nov 8, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009 Boston Celtics - New Jersey Nets Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. National Basketball Association. (USA Today -- Sports)
'.... far more than we could ever honor them ... Nov 8, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... On tap for today in Trenton, a Veterans Day ceremony will be held at noon to honor county residents who served in the armed forces ... Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes will speak at the ceremony, which will be held at the Catholic War Veterans Post 417, located at 301 Grand St., Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Celtics bounce back as tough defense keeps Nets winless Nov 8, 2009
The New Jersey Nets' Trenton Hassell, left, is fouled by the Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins during their game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics beat the Nets 86-76. INSIDE THE NBA: 2009-10. (USA Today -- Sports)
Police say city mansold drugs in bars Nov 8, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- A cocaine dealer who allegedly sold his wares in city bars was arrested Wednesday, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said ... Detectives from SIU, along with Trenton Vice police and county sheriff's officers, arrived at McKinnis' home on the 400 block of Cuyler Avenue to take him into custody, the office said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Princeton Borough, Twp. to explore sharingcourts, tax assessor Nov 8, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more. INSIDE NEWS. (NJ.com -- Times)
CelticskeepNets winless Nov 8, 2009
Bill Kostroun / APNew Jersey's Trenton Hassell, left, is fouled by Boston's Kendrick Perkins during the second quarter of the Celtics' 86-76 win Saturday night. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Nets Nov 8, 2009
ROTATION: Starters Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Courtney Lee, Small forward Trenton Hassell, Power forward Eduardo Najera, Center Brook Lopez ... F Trenton Hassell got his first start of the year, filling in for the ailing Chris Douglas-Roberts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hits and misses Nov 7, 2009
The Times of Trenton EditorialsStories on crime, politics & more ... HIT: The 225th anniversary of Trenton serving as the nation's capital under the Articles of Confederation. (NJ.com -- Times)
6 people hurt in 3-vehicle crash in Hamilton Nov 7, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... According to authorities, a car driven by Patricia Kohlmayer, 71, of Trenton, was pulling into the parking lot of Pete's Steak House from Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road when her car accelerated and drove out the other side of the lot onto Whitehorse-Mercerville Road ... The occupants of the second car -- driven by Gloeva Rhoad, 64, of Trenton, and including the two children -- were taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ceremonies to honor those who served Nov 7, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... Mercer County officials will honor veterans with a ceremony featuring guest speaker retired U.S. Army Col. Robert Watson at noon tomorrow at the Catholic War Veterans Post 417, 301 Grand Ave., Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
N. Dame caps perfect regular season Nov 7, 2009
CENTRAL JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSLocal high school sports news from The Times of Trenton ... Hamilton (4-4, 2-2) was third, West Windsor-Plainsboro South (5-3, 1-3) was fourth and Trenton (1-7, 0-4) was fifth. (NJ.com -- Times)
ImprovedWW-P Northtops Rams Nov 7, 2009
CENTRAL JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSLocal high school sports news from The Times of Trenton. INSIDE SPORTS. (NJ.com -- Times)
Fla. Man Convicted in "Fat Defense" Trial00004000 Nov 7, 2009
TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 6, 2009 ... Edward Ates is shown in this undated photo provided by his attorney and released by the Trenton, NJ prosecutor's office, Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009. (CBS News)
Pushing back againstprescription drug abuse Nov 7, 2009
The Times of Trenton Op-EdPersonal views on local news & more ... Geetha Arulmohan, M.S.W.,L.S.W., L.C.A.D.C., C.P.S., is executive director of the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, based in Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
5 arrested in drug raids at city apartment complex Nov 7, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... TRENTON -- Five alleged drug dealers who were distributing marijuana in a city high-rise, and one of whom is a known Bloods gangster, were arrested yesterday in raids, police said ... Police ask members of the public who have any information on any suspicious activity, suspicious people, or areas where guns or drugs are being hidden to call the Trenton Police Confidential Tip Line at (609) 989-3663, Crime Stoppers of Greater... (NJ.com -- Times)
Pennington goalie Atlanta-bound Nov 7, 2009
CENTRAL JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSLocal high school sports news from The Times of Trenton ... A former assistant coach at Rider, Robbins also was technical director for the Lawrence Hamnett Soccer Association and has operated the Jim Robbins Soccer School in Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
BOWLING BY BRIAN CRoUSHORE Nov 6, 2009
The Times of Trenton Sports NewsPro, college & high school sports news. INSIDE SPORTS. (NJ.com -- Times)
GAIL COLLINS: But the signs were so obvious ... Nov 6, 2009
"Tomorrow, starting tomorrow, we are going to pick Trenton up and turn it upside down," Christie told cheering supporters at a hotel in Parsippany. Handful of elections shed light on US politics. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Christie may make or break budget at U. Nov 6, 2009
We want your help in Trenton to be the best we can do for higher education, McCormick said. Sometimes a more proactive approach was successful, sometimes a more quiet stance is suitable, [and] we would welcome the chance to work with students in regards to state support. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Marriott's Archives serves up-to-date farewhile honoring Trenton's history Nov 6, 2009
Marriott's Archives serves up-to-date fare while honoring Trenton's history - NJ.com ... Central Jersey Entertainment NewsLocal music, restaurants and arts stories from The Times of Trenton ... Marriott's Archives serves up-to-date fare while honoring Trenton's history. (NJ.com -- Times)
Artist's cathedral exhibition shows the importance of social work Nov 6, 2009
Central Jersey Entertainment NewsLocal music, restaurants and arts stories from The Times of Trenton ... Where: Trinity Cathedral, 801 W. State St., Trenton ... In a dizzying display of artwork, Trenton native Lou Storey uses shapes, symbols and words to get his message across: Social work works. (NJ.com -- Times)
8th citation getsjail for city man Nov 6, 2009
Times of Trenton Regional NewsRegional politics, crime & more ... PRINCETON TOWNSHIP -- Appearing before a municipal court judge Tuesday after receiving his eighth citation for driving with a suspended license, a Trenton man was sentenced to 10 days in the Mercer County Correctional Center. (NJ.com -- Times)
