Category: archives
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Rush Holt’s voting record is out of step with issues
LEDGER FORUM As a former member of the U.S. military I am somewhat dismayed by my elected representative Rush Holt’s voting record this past year. In his mailing pieces sent to my home, Congressman Holt has expressed wholehearted support for President Bush and the war against terrorism. However, his public statements seem to be out…
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Learning about cultural differences
Millstone Middle School eighth-graders celebrate with dress and food. By: Scott Morgan MILLSTONE Eighth-grade students last week pulled together in a celebration of the cultural differences that make the world go around. For the fifth straight year, Millstone Middle School participated in "Celebrating Our Differences" Day, an all-day affair to raise cultural awareness and…
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Springtime Carols
The Bucks County Motet Singers present concerts in Doylestown, Pa., and Yardley, Pa. By: Jodi Thompson A favorite Christmas carol of mine is "Good King Wenceslas," probably because I know all five verses by heart one of many gifts from my father. What I didn’t know about the song is that it was originally…
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Relay for Life wants your help
LEDGER FORUM The American Cancer Society has been an active member of the Mercer County community for many years, offering a number of patient and family services, cancer support groups, tobacco control programs and lifesaving research. We continue our mission thanks to the help of dedicated staff, volunteers and community support. The American Cancer Society’s…
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HoVal girls capture division
Conley picks up 100th career assist against Newark Academy By: Matt Nalbone The girls lacrosse team at Hopewell Valley Central High School continued its successful season this past week with two more games that ended in two more big Hopewell wins. In their first game, the Lady Bulldogs came out strong and never let up…
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Delays for plans to save historic house
Allentown planning/zoning board tables discussion on proposal for Armenante property. By: Mark Moffa ALLENTOWN The borough’s planning/zoning board this week decided not to hear Frank and Margaret Armenante’s plans for 12 N. Main St. until next month. After an hourlong discussion with an attorney representing the Armenantes, the board opted to continue the hearing…
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Board’s voterevealing
To the editor Many Hillsborough residents may be just now considering this fall’s elections. With all of the candidates publicly stating they are "for open space," it’s hard to know just whom to support. But voters wishing to obtain a snapshot of just how pro "open space" our current committee is might want to attend…
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Spinning Folktales
Traditional crafts come to life at the Mercer Museum Folk Fest. By: Jodi Thompson Fifty-one years ago, a gray-haired woman sat at a spinning wheel during the Kutztown State Fair and unknowingly introduced an 8-year-old girl to a lifelong passion. The spinner captivated the imagination of Rena Goldhahn, who promised herself that she would one…
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Molloy, Geigert honored as HHS scholar-athletes
Impressive duo enjoys special night By: Mary Ellen Zangara SOMERSET The Somerset County High School Principals’ Association held their 19th annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner last Thursday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Somerset. Thirty-one of the top female and male senior student-athletes were honored from the county. The athletes, with their combined academic and…
