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  • Reaction to joke shows Dem’s weakness

    To the editor By:    This past weekend, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger referred to a group of Democrats as "girlie men" when he spoke at a public function.    The comment was a joke, a reference to an old "Saturday Night Live" sketch. Some politicians use jokes and phrases to appeal to the public. The late Ronald…

  • Local girl heads to nationals

    Danica Roskos to compete in three diving events By: Justin Feil    Danica Roskos’ arrival to the Junior National Diving Championships came quickly, which is quite ironic given the Hopewell resident’s initial hesitancy with the sport.    "Two years ago when I hurt my wrist, I stopped doing gymnastics," said Roskos, a Hun School 8th-grader. "I did…

  • Newell turns sacrifices into success

    Body builder takes second in competition By: Nick Vaccaro        Kyle Newell, a recent graduate of Hillsborough High School, took second place in the Mid-Atlantic All-Natural Body Building Competition that was held in New Brunswick on May 15. He competed against 75 other body builders from all around the East coast in this national qualifying…

  • Ancient oak topples in back yard

    200-year-old white oak behind Mansfield residence fell into a swimming pool and struck the roof of the house last week. By: William Wichert    MANSFIELD — At 3 p.m. on July 21, about the time they would normally go for a swim in the pool behind their Mapleton development home, the Kumar family ran for cover…

  • Council mulls cuts to reduce tax hike

    If proposed cuts are approved at special meeting, borough budget will be set at $$10.7 million By:Roger Alvarado    Borough residents can expect to see an 7.5 percent tax increase for the municipal portion of their tax bill this year, if cuts to the borough’s budget are approved tonight (Thursday).    During a July 22 special meeting,…

  • Rider U. breaks ground on new baseball facility

    Field to be ready for play by 2005 spring season By: Jim Green    As far as Rider University athletic director Curt Blake is concerned, the Broncs baseball program is not beginning a new era of prosperity; it’s simply building on one that has already been in place.    Following the introduction of new baseball coach Barry…

  • Chevrolet builds a small sport-utility vehicle that finally gives the competition a reason to look over its shoulder

    The bold and brash Equinox also represents an important tactical change for General Motors By: Malcolm Gunn    The dictionary defines "equinox" as that twice-yearly occurrence when the amount of daylight and darkness are equal. It also seems an appropriate name for Chevrolet’s boundary-busting vehicle that balances between the traditional sport-utility and minivan camps.    The bold…

  • Police, town, ready for a night out

    Event at Woodlot Park stands up to crime By:Allison Busacca    Residents and police will combine work and play Tuesday when they spend a night out on the town to stand up to crime.    They’ll be doing it during the 19th annual Night Out, to be held 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Wood Lot Park.…

  • Schools should serve healthier lunches

    To the editor By:    I really love food but when it comes to eating food at school, I am disgusted yet at the same time satisfied.    The food in the Hillsborough schools is very convenient but the food tastes bland and a lot of the kids aren’t getting the nutrients they need to live a…