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  • McKinley Williams Sr.

       PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — McKinley Williams Sr., 81, died Sunday, Dec. 16, at Virtua — Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Mount Holly.    Born in Flint, Ga., he retired in 1970 after 26 years as a master sergeant in the Army. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and received the World…

  • HomeFront’s clients need help today

    LEDGER FORUM    As we approach this holiday season, I’ve been reflecting upon the enormity of the September terrorist attacks, the implications of this new war we’re engaged in and how my own fundamental world view has been shaken.    At the same time, I’ve also been wondering why our homeless parents seem almost unaware of this…

  • Planner outlines rezoning proposal

    More than 100 residents pack room to hear plans that would increase minimum lot sizes in Upper Freehold. By: Scott Morgan    UPPER FREEHOLD —More than 100 residents packed the room to hear the Planning Board’s recommendations last week on proposed Master Plan changes that would increase minimum lot sizes in 95 percent of the township.…

  • Neighbor’s protestsare unfounded

    To the editor By:    In response to Mike Cascio and his wife’s never-ending story about being deprived of solitude and enjoyment of their property, I say what about my abiltity and my son’s ability to enjoy the same. The arguments which Mr. and Mrs. Cascio are so intent on publishing come down to the fact…

  • Sgt. Al Veltri – friend to everyone

    Police Sgt. Al Veltri will retire this month. By: Lea Kahn    Police Sgt. Al Veltri — known to dozens of school children and his colleagues as "Officer Al, the kiddies’ pal" — is hanging up his gun and his badge this month.    Sgt. Veltri, who is retiring, was one of the first township police officers…

  • Captain named deputy chief

    Fred Thompson will begin his new position on Dec. 28. By: Brian Shappell    Police Chief Michael Paquette has officially named 21-year township police veteran Fred Thompson as its first deputy chief.    Capt. Thompson will be sworn in to his new position at 2 p.m., Dec. 28 at the Municipal Center.    Capt. Thompson and the department’s…

  • Local woman ‘blown away’by Central Park proposal

    Constance Else always dreamed of a romantic engagement, but when it actually happened to her, she was totally surprised By: Janet Purcell    Constance Else always dreamed of a romantic engagement, but when it actually happened to her, she was totally surprised and, as she said, "blown away."    Miss Else, who lives in Hopewell Township and…

  • Police offer reward for info in dog killing

    Plumsted officials seek leads in Nov. 26 incident near Sefel Avenue. By:    PLUMSTED — The Police Department and the New Jersey Fish and Game are investigating the shooting of a white German shepherd that occurred on Nov. 26 at the nursery behind Sefel Avenue.    The initial investigation indicates the dog was possibly shot with a…

  • For the week of December 20

    By: Jack Rockoff    WASHINGTON — Jack Rockoff, 84, died Sunday, Dec. 16, at home.    Born in New Brunswick, he lived in Philadelphia, New York City, Roosevelt and Hightstown before recently moving to Robbinsville.    Mr. Rockoff worked in the Brooklyn and Philadelphia Navy yards during World War II and retired after more than 27 years with…