Category: archives

  • Pennington must pick new mayor by Friday

    Council has three choices: Loper, Prewitt or Sabino By:John Tredrea    Pennington Borough’s Republican committee has submitted, to the Borough Council, three candidates to replace Susan Riley as mayor. Ms. Riley, a Republican, resigned Jan. 18, citing increased professional and family obligations.    The three candidates nominated to replace her are former Borough Councilman Chuck Sabino, who…

  • Lady Raiders reach SCT semifinals again

    Face Mount St. Mary’s for berth in finals By: Rudy Brandl        Only a team with great expectations can feel dissatisfied after a blowout victory in a tournament game.    Despite rolling all over Bernards in Monday night’s Somerset County basketball quarterfinals, the Hillsborough High girls weren’t exactly celebrating. Neither was head coach Jim Reese.    The…

  • Editorial: Resignation of South teacher best for all

       Once again, a South teacher made the right decision by resigning from the district.    Terry Stocker quit this week after the school announced it had filed tenure charges, seeking his dismissal for his part in making a videotape in which a student was duct-taped and dragged around the school.    We have said and still feel…

  • Siri’s Thai French Cuisine

    This restaurant strives to be more than a strip mall ethnic restaurant and pulls it off — once you’re inside, the fact you are in a strip mall is forgotten. By: Patrick Mooney Siri’s Thai French Cuisine 2117 Route 70, Cherry Hill (856) 663-6781 Food: Very good-excellent Service: Attentive and efficient Decor:Elegantly Asian Cuisine: Thai/Pan…

  • School flu crisis nearly over

    Absentee rate so high county health department consulted By: Gwen Runkle    Local physicians consider January and February optimal times for flu and viruses, but luckily area schools have been winning the absentee battle.    No school has had to close its doors, and most feel the worst has passed.    "Around here, flu season lasts from three…

  • Science instructor resigns

    Terry Stocker quits South after duct-tape incident By: Cynthia Williamson    WEST AMWELL — The South Hunterdon Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to accept the resignation of embattled middle school science teacher Terry Stocker.    Mr. Stocker, 53, had been suspended with pay from his $42,276-a-year job since Dec. 15 for his part in making a…

  • Residents say occupational tax favors wealthy

    Borough passes tax of $10 per head By: Gwen Runkle    NEW HOPE — Despite opposition from residents, the Borough Council on Tuesday approved a $10 occupational privilege tax that must be paid by anyone working in the borough who earns more than $1,000 a year. The council voted 4-3 to adopt the ordinance, which takes…

  • Students rally behind science teacher

    Freshman says he made learning fun By: Cynthia Williamson    Samantha Dailey said he made learning fun and took a vested interest in students.    And even though she isn’t in any of middle school science teacher Terry Stocker’s classes this year, the South Hunterdon High School freshman said he is still her favorite.    "Everyone loves Mr.…

  • South Youth Wrestling

       Thursday night, the South youth wrestling squad visited the Jadwin Gym on the Princeton University campus to wrestle against teams from Princeton and Ewing.    Chad Ennis, Brett Gross, Mark Leary and Matty Moran all scored victories for the South team.    Sunday, the squad competed in the Mercer County Wrestling League Tournament, held at Steinnert High…