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  • Candidates to discuss Middle East issues at forum

       The Jewish Center of Princeton will host a forum for 12th Congressional District candidates Tuesday, Oct. 29.    The event will be held at 8 p.m. at the center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton.    Rep. Rush Holt (D-12), Republican challenger the Rev. DeForest "Buster" Soaries, Libertarian Thomas Abrams, Green Party candidate Carl Mayer and Conservative Party candidate…

  • Hats Off to History

    Growing up in Chicago, Crowns author Craig Mayberry developed a deep respect for hats and the people who wore them. By: Ilene Dube Hat sketches by Emilio Sosa.    When John F. Kennedy went to his own inauguration bareheaded, it changed the history of the hat, according to Crowns author Craig Marberry. Men all over America…

  • GOP campaign is too negative

    To the editor:     I object to the negative "Enough" campaign generated by Dawn Smith and Larry Gildenberg. On a national level, I find myself more closely affiliated with one political party over another. However, on a local level, I pride myself in my openness to examine all of the candidates platforms to decide whom…

  • Camera ready

    Upper Freehold family farm selected to appear in New York Stock Exchange television ad. By: Cynthia Koons    UPPER FREEHOLD — Some search far and wide for the heart of America. For a few New York City ad agents, that place wasn’t too hard to find.    In fact, it was a few short miles from the…

  • District merger costs a concern

    Many Western Monmouth residents lose enthusiasm for plan when tax impact revealed. By: Scott Morgan    MILLSTONE — Area residents favor the idea of forming a regional school district among Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold Regional. However, enthusiasm for the concept drops dramatically when the costs of a merger are considered.    The school board presented the…

  • Holt right choice for 12th district

    LEDGER FORUM By: To the editor:        In November, New Jersey citizens will find themselves again voting for members of Congress. In the 12th district, incumbent Rush Holt is challenged by the Rev. Buster Soaries. I have known and supported Rush Holt for several years and was pleased to meet and chat with the Rev.…

  • Across the street — an oasis

    Despite constructions and traffic, neighbors like living acros from center By:John Patten    While crews of workmen pour concrete, pound nails and move telephone poles at the Hillsborough Promenade site, a small "oasis" lies almost hidden between two houses across Route 206.    And on clear, sunny days, Joseph and Olga Satanik, 85 and 80 years of…

  • Community Day set for Sunday

    The 10th annual Community Day, which is Lawrence Township’s celebration of itself, is set for Sunday afternoon at Village Park, off Gordon Avenue and Bergen Street. By: Lea Kahn    The event, which showcases township business and community groups, starts at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m., according to Steven Groeger, township Superintendent of Recreation.…

  • Committee ponders uses for Clarksburg School

    Historic facility on Stagecoach Road sees the completion of first phase of renovations. By: Scott Morgan    MILLSTONE — What to do with the Clarksburg School now?    With phase one of renovations to the historic Stagecoach Road building recently completed — window and roof repairs were done at a cost of $367,000 to save the faltering…