Category: archives

  • Dems’ flyer on target

    To the editor    When I received the latest flyer for the Democratic candidates for Township Committee, it was the first time in 30 years that I could honestly say that mudslinging had nothing to do with it.    Each and every statement was dead on. I have been embarrassed each and every time I have tuned…

  • Editorial: Democracy demands our participation

    EDITORIAL: Getting your vote out for next week’s election may prove a little more difficult than in the past.    Getting out the vote for Tuesday’s general election may prove a little more difficult this year than in years past.     With no national elections on tap (those are next year), no governor’s race to weigh…

  • Girls qualify for state playoffs

    RAIDER ROUNDUP By: Rudy Brandl        The Hillsborough High girls’ soccer team decided not to wait until the last minute to qualify for the Central Jersey Group 4 playoffs.    Entering the week at 7-7, the Lady Raiders knew they needed to beat either Hunterdon Central or Phillipsburg to make the states before the Oct. 24…

  • A real rescue

    Volunteer’s response may have saved accident victim’s life By:Roger Alvarado    In the chaotic aftermath of a head-on collision along Route 206 last week, Lt. Robert McDonnell of the Hillsborough Rescue Squad knew one thing — he could not let an unconscious passenger perish in the burning wreckage.    Lt. McDonnell, 34, a 16-year squad member and…

  • Letter: Fighting vouchers by voting Democrat

    To the editor:     Election Day is fast approaching and, as voters consider whom to support, I would like to sound a cautionary note on an important education issue    Last year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a school voucher program in Ohio did not violate the U.S. Constitution’s Establishment Clause. This ruling was delivered…

  • Mustangs still winless, scoreless after six games

    New Providence rolls to 48-0 victory By: Shawn Tyrrell        Last Friday night, the Manville High School football team played host to one of the best teams in the Mountain Valley Conference when Manville took on New Providence at Ned Panfile Stadium. The Pioneers at 3-2 (3-0 in conference play) were looking to keep the…

  • Halloween parade winners

    The Consolidated Fire Association held a costume contest Sunday, Oct. 26 in Bordentown City.    The annual Halloween parade sponsored by Consolidated Fire Association was held Sunday in Bordentown City. Winners in the costume and float contests in the 2003 Halloween parade are as follows:    In the category of most original child’s costume, Joelle Korsak won…

  • Oct. 30, 4:50 p.m.: Growing absurdities

    The Bush economy: Curiouser and Curiouser By: Hank Kalet    Good piece in Slate on the Bush economic boom, or lack thereof. It goes like this: Third-quarter GDP growth appears to be the highest since 1984 and marks the first time during the Bush presidency that there has been GDP growth of more than 3 percent…

  • Hillsborough gymnasts set for big meets

    Murrin optimistic despite end of unbeaten streak By: Rudy Brandl        Something will be on the line every time the Hillsborough High gymnasts compete for the rest of the season.    The stretch of pressure-packed meets began with this Tuesday night’s regular season finale at Hunterdon Central, a meet which decided the Skyland Conference dual meet…