Category: archives

  • Affirming life in the shadow of tragedy

    Rosh Hashana services bring together the faithful. By: Nick D’Amore    In light of last week’s national tragedy, Rosh Hashana celebration will take on a new meaning for some Jews.    Congregation B’nai Tikvah held services Tuesday and Wednesday for Rosh Hashana, bringing together the faithful, many of whom felt it was important to come, in general,…

  • Poem expresses sympathy and concern

    To the editor    I was so deeply moved by this terrible tragedy that I created this poem which describes my infinite sympathy and concern for all whose lives were affected: "We Stand United"û What tragedy has occurred today, These are the only words I could think of to say This is truly a day of…

  • Making money sense for kids

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: The concept of money is rather abstract. By:    The economy is big news right now. Even kids who may not seem to care much about current events are aware of the changes in the financial wind. Kids are one of the largest consumer groups in the nation, estimated by the…

  • Making money sense for kids

    BOOK NOTES by Joan Ruddiman: The concept of money is rather abstract. By:    The economy is big news right now. Even kids who may not seem to care much about current events are aware of the changes in the financial wind. Kids are one of the largest consumer groups in the nation, estimated by the…

  • New Egypt plays first-ever football game

    Loss to Riverside can’t diminish player’s enthusiasm. By: Kyle Moylan    PLUMSTED — As all were reminded last week, sports should never be compared to life.    As one might have found out by talking to the athletes who managed to compete last weekend, however, sports can change lives.    One place where sports was making a major…

  • Taxing problem: Balancing ratables

    First in a series examining commercial and residential growth in Washington Township. By: Mark Moffa    WASHINGTON — Ratables.    It’s a word often thrown around by politicians, particularly in election season. It is said they are an asset to the tax base, and that we need more of them.    Discussion about ratables has increased recently as…

  • ‘I grabbed my books …’

    WITNESS TO TERROR By:Kara Alaimo Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of articles written by Hillsborough residents who witnessed the attacks on the World Trade Center. Because of the monumental importance of these events, we invite residents to submit their personal eyewitness accounts. Anyone interested in submitting an article for future publication…

  • Day of unity and remembrance Sunday

    The community will be coming together for a Valleywide day of unity and remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. at Central High School    The community will be coming together for a Valleywide day of unity and remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. at Central High School.    The event, titled "Hands Across…

  • Township clergy to join for service

    An interfaith prayer service is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Augustine of Canterbury R.C. Church. By: Stacey Gorski    Given the overwhelming emotional toll on local residents and the nation following the attack on the World Trade Center, area leaders are doing their best to keep the community together.    The Rev. Francis Hubbard, president…