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Hightstown, New Jersey is located in Mercer County. Zip codes in Hightstown, NJ include 08520. The median home price in Hightstown is $205,000 which is roughly $141/per square foot. More Hightstown information.

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11 hrs ago | Patch.com

East Windsor Teen Opposes Bill Raising Student Loan Interest Rates

East Windsor teen Gabrielle Wickizer was one of three students on a teleconference Thursday with U.S. Rep.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Patch.com

Investigation into Bomb Explosion at Hightstown Police Department Continues

An explosive device was detonated in the rear parking lot of the Hightstown Police Department near several police vehicles on Monday, May 6. Hightstown Police Director James LeTellier said that the bomb, which went off at 9:48 p.m., did not cause any injuries or damage to nearby police cars.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

Weekend Guide: Cranbury Drug Free Fair

Peruse Cranbury's Past The Cranbury Public Library is holding an event that delves into Cranbury's past through postcards.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Patch.com

East Windsor Man Dies in Car Crash with Concrete Truck

A 74-year-old East Windsor resident died in a car crash Wednesday after his car collided with a truck on Route 130; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Patch.com

Hightstown Blotter: Bank Employee Embezzles Money

The following report is based on information released by Hightstown Borough police.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Pediatric spay/neuter + more unfinished business

Yesterday, while waiting for a trial of animal control officers to start in Manalapan court , I overheard people near me talking about pediatric spay-neuters for cats.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Patch.com

Free Air Conditioners to Some Seniors, Those with Disabilities

Mercer County again will team up with its partner agencies to offer free air conditioners to qualified senior citizens and those with disabilities through the Medi-Cool Program, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced today.

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The Times of Trenton

Don DeZarn - Libertarian candidate for NJ State Senate in the 14th Legislative District

Don DeZarn, 46, of East Windsor announces he is a Libertarian candidate for New Jersey State Senate in the 14th Legislative District, during a press conference on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Veterans Park in Hamilton Township.

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Patch.com

Week Ahead: Kreps Spring Concert, Rogers Variety Show

Government The Hightstown Planning Board is meeting on Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. in the First Aid Building.

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Sun May 12, 2013

Philly.com

Michael McAlpine (left) and Manu S. Mannoor hold their bionic ear, not made for use in patients.

Now, Princeton University engineers have pushed the concept further, with a project that evokes the old Bionic Woman TV show.

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Sat May 11, 2013

The Jersey Journal

U.S. Postal Service consolidates sorting, letter-carrying operations from Cranbury to Highstown

CRANBURY - As the U.S. Postal Service continues consolidating its mail processing facilities around the country, the agency has announced the mail sorting and letter-carrying operations of the Cranbury post office will be moved to the Hightstown post office on Aug.

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Patch.com

Rise To Honor Volunteers

The Rise to the TASK dinner at the Hightstown First Presbyterian Church will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Monday, May 13.

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Fri May 10, 2013

Patch.com

Intimidating Emails Sent to Thibault Revealed

The individual who sent threatening emails to Hightstown Councilman Rob Thibault has shared the emails with Patch.

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WKXW-FM Trenton

Riley Branstrom's Body Likely Discovered Near Train Tracks

The search for a missing New Jersey young adult again ends in tragedy with the discovery of what police say is likely the body of 18-year-old Riley Branstrom along the train tracks near the Princeton Junction train station on Friday morning.

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NJ.com

Explosion on Hightstown public property from man-made device prompts...

HIGHTSTOWN - Local and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating after an explosive device went off on public property Monday night, Police Director James LeTellier said today.

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Patch.com

Weekly Local Grocery Specials in Our Area

Do you think you know what grocery store in your area has the best deals? If you ever wonder if you are getting milk and bananas for the best price in East Windsor, Hightstown and Cranbury, look no further than our weekly grocery store special finder.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Courier-Post

N.J. man to appear in court on child porn charge

A New Jersey man who authorities said posed as a girl in video chats with a South American teenager will face a child pornography charge Wednesday in Trenton.

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NJ.com

Hightstown man pleads guilty to stealing $500K from 96-year-old woman

HIGHTSTOWN - A Hightstown funeral home owner pleaded guilty in Superior Court this morning to taking more than half a million dollars from a 96-year-old woman over two years.

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Wed May 08, 2013

Patch.com

Hightstown High School Grad Reported Missing

Riley Branstrom a member of the Hightstown High School class of 2012 was reported missing on Monday night.

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The Jersey Journal

Hightstown fires administrator amid political tug of war

After an almost two-year political tug of war over whether to renovate borough hall, council tonight voted 4-2 to fire the town administrator who has been in office throughout the struggle.

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