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  • Man faces drug charges after chase

    Police car damaged in chase March 20 By:Alec Moore    A 22-year-old Hillsborough man is facing a battery of drug charges after leading police on a high-speed chase March 20 that resulted in an accident for one Hillsborough police officer.    Ivan Gertsen, 22, of Farm Road was arrested several hours after the chase on Route 206.…

  • Officials eye new intersections on Route 130

    Improvements sought for Robbinsville-Allentown Road and Sharon Road intersections. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The realization that the Southerly Bypass is many years from completion prompted township officials to scramble to put in place plans to improve east/west traffic flow in the Town Center area.    Mayor Dave Fried said the Southside district of Town Center…

  • Family thanks all for acts of kindness

    LEDGER FORUM    At such a devastating time in our lives, the community of Mercer County reminded us of the many things for which we are truly thankful. Police officers, colleagues, fellow crossing guards, parents, firefighters, Legion Members, friends and extended family came together in our time of grief and sorrow and comforted us with their…

  • Police Department seeking residents’ help

    DIRECTOR’S DESK by Peter L. Weinrich: News from the public safety director in Plumsted Township. By:    As the director of public safety, I generally take a bird’s-eye view of what’s happening, how things are going, and trends and issues. A major concern for me is to ensure our Police Department is working efficiently to provide…

  • Divided board approves$14 million school budget

    Voters will go to polls April 16 By:John Patten    After a contentious debate on the proposed $14,129,483 school budget that calls for an 5.2 percent tax hike for 2002-03, the Manville Board of Education on Monday approved a motion to put the budget before the voters.    Board members split in their votes, with Mary Lou…

  • Dinner to benefit first aid squad

    By: Brian Shappell    The Monmouth Junction First Aid Squad is used to serving the township.    On Monday, Theo’s Family Restaurant on Ridge Road and the rest of the community will have a chance to serve them.    Theo’s, owned by Theo and Peggy Zervos, is holding a family buffet dinner to raise money for the Monmouth…

  • New Egypt High lacrosse squad set to play

    Talented team is ready to learn. By: Kyle Moylan    Dayna Mennen may be taking over a first-year varsity girls’ lacrosse team, but her players have already proven they know a thing or two about the game.    As a freshman team two years ago, New Egypt recorded a 13-2 record. Playing a JV schedule last year,…

  • Ben Kravitz

       EWING — Ben Kravitz, 94, died Monday, March 25, at Greenwood House.    Born in Philadelphia, he moved to Florida in 1972 and New Jersey in 2001.    He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne Kravitz; a daughter, Marcy Brahin of Freehold; a brother, Milton of Philadelphia; two granddaughters, Lisa Weinblatt of Wayside and…

  • New Beginning (again)

    Danik hopes to provide coaching consistency as South Brunswick gears for baseball season By: James McKeever    With five coaches in six seasons, the South Brunswick High School baseball team is just looking for some stability. Leo Danik thinks he can provide it.    Danik is the new head man, marking the third straight season the Vikings…