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  • Follow the rules when flying the flag

    LEDGER FORUM    Now that there are many American flags gracing our space, it’s about time that these true Americans are told a few rules and regulations concerning the colors of our nation.    Among our nation’s laws there is a national flag code that should be followed. It is not legally compulsory, which means that there…

  • Arizona man jailed after visiting woman

    Phillip M. Young, 52, of Phoenix charged after Washington police found him attempting to contact QVC home shopping network personality Pat DeMentri at her house. By: Ken Weingartner    WASHINGTON — An Arizona man is being held without bail at the Mercer County Correction Center pending a psychological evaluation after being charged with criminal attempted trespass…

  • Bogus bills lead police to prostitution arrests

    Police arrested three people in connection with what they believe to be a prostitution ring. By: Lea Kahn    Police say they broke up a prostitution ring operating out of a room at the Red Roof Inn on Route 1 Monday.    Ebony C. Bland, 25, of South Eighth Street in Philadelphia was charged with promoting prostitution,…

  • Township must focuson quality of life

    To the editor By:    This letter is in support of Mr. Cascio. As politicians in Hillsborough discuss the need to address development and growth issues, the need to develop a master plan, noise control and other measures safeguarding the right to the quiet use and enjoyment of one’s property are an integral part of that…

  • New principal for Constable named

    Shirley Begin will take over on Jan.1. By: Nick D’Amore    The Board of Education has named a new principal for Constable School.    Effective Jan. 1, Shirley Bergin will take over as interim principal for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Bergin currently is assistant principal of Constable School and was assistant principal at the…

  • Citizens must protestforced development

    EDITORIAL: Only public can stop COAH regulations from being used to force unwanted and unnecessary housing    Two weeks ago, the state Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Toll Brothers vs. West Windsor Township, a case resulting from the requirements of the state’s Council on Affordable Housing.    COAH was established in 1985 following an…

  • A place at the table

    In the spirit of the season, volunteers make a difference for the hungry. By: Chris Karmiol    When one thinks of the holidays, thoughts of welfare reform, joblessness, homelessness and hunger are not the norm. Rather, feelings of warmth and togetherness, of family and gift-giving, inspire the imagination. As the holiday landscape becomes embellished by 7-foot…

  • Washington Township voters OK $50M high school

    The township will have its own high school in 2005. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — The township will have its own high school in 2005.    Voters Tuesday narrowly approved a ballot question that will give the school board permission to build a $50 million high school. A question on a $9.8 million addition to Pond…

  • Veterans deserved event coverage

    LEDGER FORUM    On Nov. 10, the Lawrence Veterans Memorial Committee in conjunction with Veterans of Foreign Wars Lawrence Post 3022 and Lawrence Township American Legion Post 414, held their annual Veterans Day observance at Lawrence High School. Two hundred-plus men and women, veterans of World War II, were individually honored with citations presented on behalf…