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  • Pennington Borough officials eye legal newspaper change

    Attorney Walter Bliss advised against switching without making sure the borough was on solid legal ground in doing so, because that could jeopardize the legality of ordinances and other measures passed by council. By John Tredrea    Pennington Borough officials would like to change their official newspaper, if they can.    Mayor Jim Loper and Pennington Council…

  • REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Revelations while walking around in the Big Apple

    REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Unwritten pedestrian rules dog reporter. By:Matthew Kirdahy    Every time I visit the Big Apple, I have a revelation.    • Walking can be dangerous.    • People actually window shop.    • Hot dogs taste better when they have been sitting in idle water.    Recently, I visited my sister, who lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The…

  • Public should oppose expanded hunting

    To the editor By:    It is extremely disappointing to hear that an amendment to Chapter 183 (Ordinance 2004-24) is being proposed by Mayor Sireci that permits the hunting of deer on green acres land in Hillsborough.    I am 100 percent opposed to this amendment and ask the Township Council to seriously consider these important points…

  • National Night Out events build police, community ties

    Local National Night Out events were held in Bordentown City, Florence and New Hanover. By: Scott Morgan and William Wichert    Coco wasn’t having too much luck with his magic act. Something was supposed to turn purple (or something), and it turned out it was just untied.    But the kids — so many kids — stood…

  • HHS boys enjoyed basketball league of their own

    Progin got early look at future of program By: Rudy Brandl        Hillsborough High boys’ basketball coach Ian Progin knew his teams were going to have trouble advancing in last week’s summer league playoffs. The Raiders were simply missing too many key players to have a shot at the title.    Although both Raider teams were…

  • Asia for a Day

    Siphon-brewed coffee, richly seasoned soups and top-notch sushi await visitors at Philadelphia’s Asian markets and restaurants. By: Amy Brummer TIMEOFF PHOTOS/AMY BRUMMER A cup of siphon-brewed coffee at Ray’s Cafe.    Around 5 p.m. on a Saturday, Washington Avenue in Philadelphia has settled down from the buzz of the shoppers and vendors on Ninth Street at…

  • Pennington Council loses Rebecca Palder

    Councilman Weed Tucker said Tuesday that the Pennington Democratic organization would be meeting that evening to consider nominees for the vacant council seat. By John Tredrea    Having accepted a position as professor of architecture at the University of North Dakota, Democrat Rebecca Palder has resigned from the Pennington Borough Council.    Mayor Jim Loper announced the…

  • Hillsborough wins Connie Mack state title

    Legion team overcomes many obstacles By: Rudy Brandl    Hillsborough’s journey through the Connie Mack State Tournament included its share of ups and downs, but when all was said and done, the local boys of summer prevailed with a championship victory to behold.    The Raiders had to overcome numerous obstacles en route to the title. There…

  • Perfect 10s on board for Indiana

    SBAA 10-year-olds win regional to reach Cal Ripken World Series By: Rich Fisher    They waited an extra 24 hours in exchange for a memory that will last a lifetime.    After the Cal Ripken 10-year-old Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship Tournament final was postponed by rain on Tuesday, July 27, the South Brunswick Athletic Association squad took on…