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  • DISPATCHES: Getting back to business of demorcracy

    "That’s why it is important to get back to the business of democracy and focus on elections, on policy, on issues that may seem trivial now but will matter a great deal for a long time." By: Hank Kalet    President George W. Bush is calling this a fight to secure our future.    The United States…

  • Who am I?

    LEDGER FORUM    I am a scientist working for a reputed pharmaceutical industry in New Jersey. I have been living in this country for over 12 years.    Since the World Trade Center attack on Sept. 11, 2001, I received mixed messages from my colleagues and friends towards Muslims in general. Some were concerned about backlash against…

  • Hillsborough defense backs Phillips’ fast start

    Amerman, Dmuchowski lead defensive assault By: Rudy Brandl    WARREN — Twice this season, Danny Phillips has scored a touchdown on a big play the first time he touched the football. Last Friday night, Hillsborough High’s defense didn’t give back the points and the Raiders rolled to a 28-7 victory at Watchung Hills.    Phillips took the…

  • T-shirts raise money for firefighters

    Local printing business creates patriotic t-shirts to raise money for tragedy victims. By: Melissa Morgan    Duane Watlington, a volunteer firefighter in Monmouth Junction, couldn’t be directly involved in the search and rescue efforts following the Sept. 11 tragedies in New York City and Washington, D.C.    So, he decided to find another way to help and…

  • Shooting for the stars

    Whitman sets highest goal for GMC tennis tournament By: Rich Fisher    Barbara Whitman was asked where she would like her South Brunswick High tennis team to finish in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament, which begins 9 a.m. Friday at Middlesex County College.    She answered quickly, but re-evaluated her thoughts just as fast.    "I think, I’d…

  • Mustangs give solid effort but can’t stop Clark

    Defense plays inspired ball in first half By: Rudy Brandl    CLARK — The Manville High football team wasn’t expecting any miracles when it took the field at Arthur L. Johnson Regional in Clark last Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs knew they were facing a more experienced and talented team.    All the Mustangs wanted was a tough,…

  • PENNINGTON COUNCIL BRIEFS

    By: John Tredrea    At the recommendation of the borough’s auditor, Pennington Council voted unanimously Monday night in favor of a resolution under which a 6 percent year-end penalty will be charged to borough property owners who are over $10,000 in arrears on property tax payments.    The 6 percent rate is stipulated by state law, borough…

  • College program at AHS

    Admissions consultant to give presentation at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. By:    UPPER FREEHOLD — College-bound students and their parents will be able to receive advice Tuesday from a local expert in the college admissions process.    College admissions consultant and retired guidance counselor Ken Hitchner will give a presentation, "The College Admissions Process From Beginning to End,"…

  • Lady Bulldog team remains undefeated

    Cross CountryIs there a team out there that can stop the Hopewell Valley Central High School girls cross country squad? By: Mike Molaro    That’s the question many are asking after the Lady Bulldogs (5-0) added two more victims on Tuesday, as they easily defeated Trenton, 15-50, and Ewing, 15-50, at Veterans Park in Hamilton Township.…