Category: archives
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High Holidays on horizon
Jews prepare for holiest time. By: Erica Hammond The holiest and busiest time of the year is approaching and the local Jewish community is preparing for the High Holidays. Rosh Hashana the Jewish new year begins Monday evening and extends through Wednesday. Ten days later, Yom Kippur also known as…
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PU’s Terrell looks for rhythm against Columbia
Tiger QB will face top-ranked Lions’ defense By: Justin Feil Jeff Terrell needs rhythm. He’s not auditioning for the television hit "Dancing with the Stars." He’s trying to lead the Princeton University football team to a 3-0 start when it hosts Columbia 1 p.m. Saturday at Princeton Stadium. Judges wouldn’t have scored Terrell too highly…
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Monroe goes retro with 3-0 record
Football team enjoys best start since the 80’s By: Ken Weingartner The players on the Monroe High football team have accomplished something never done in their lifetimes. With the Falcons’ 26-14 win at Colonia last week, they have led Monroe to a 3-0 start to a season. The last time MHS was perfect through its…
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LETTERS: Cultural programs a tribute to town
To the editor: I am an admirer of the breadth and depth of the cultural arts programs we enjoy here in Monroe. Our Cultural Arts Commission was set up in 1998, and each year the offerings are diverse, interesting, enjoyable and educational. 2005 is no exception. The musical tribute that was part of the…
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Pedro
"Pedro," a lovable 1-year-old male Cocker Spaniel, is in need of a loving home and available for adoption from SAVE, Princeton’s animal shelter, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For information about adopting "Pedro" or another cat or dog, call (609) 921-6122. SAVE: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ143.html
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LETTERS: Taxes low in Monroe
To the editor: I’ve been speaking with friends in neighboring towns and their number one complaint is high property taxes. As a resident of Monroe, I can’t complain. Monroe has one of the lowest tax rates in the county. And that, I believe, is a result of good government. Our local leaders understand the…
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Raiders suffer tough loss to Franklin
Offense continues to struggle By: Rudy Brandl This time, a spirited defensive effort wasn’t enough for the Hillsborough High football team. After riding their defense to a pair of hard-nosed victories to start the 2005 season, the Raiders suffered their first loss under the Friday night lights at David A. Noonan Field. HHS played well…
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ABC execs: TV show still could air
By: Scott Morgan BORDENTOWN CITY In July, the city was abuzz with anticipation. ABC television was here, filming in the streets, taking busloads of people to Manhattan for the sole purpose of putting them on TV. Now, summer’s over, school has started and football season is about to enter its fourth week. And still,…
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Smooth operator
Hayston’s tinkering pays off for 6-2 South Brunswick squad By: Carolyn M. Hartko In poker, one has to play the hand that’s dealt. Luckily for high school coaches, they have the option of reshuffling the deck, until they get the lineup that works the best. After a couple of weeks moving players around, South Brunswick…
