Category: archives
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Don’t blame CBTR for tax woes
By: Al Wally To the editor: President Lincoln once said that you can’t fool all the people all of the time. However, if we understand Scott Pohl’s letter to the editor published last week, Scott Pohl is trying to prove President Lincoln wrong. According to Scott Pohl the board was subject to state tax audit…
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Kathleen Ryan
By: Staff MANCHESTER – Kathleen A. Ryan, 49, died Aug. 27 at home. Born in Trenton, she lived in Wildwood before moving to Whiting in 1997. She worked three years at Easter Seals, Lakewood, and was a member of Special Kids, Toms River. She is survived by her parents, Lawrence G. and Thelma Kelvy Ryan…
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Young signs, forfeits PU eligibility
Tiger two-sport star picks pro baseball career By: Justin Feil Who wants to be a millionaire? Chris Young, that’s who. And the Princeton University junior gave his final answer – a "yes" to a lot of money and a potential major league career. By inking a contract Wednesday afternoon to play baseball with the Pittsburgh…
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Locals: NJT wrong to link station, MOM
Candidates differ on need for train depot By: Matthew Armstrong Township officials said this week a train station and a commuter rail line through central New Jersey should be discussed as two separate issues, despite what the executive director of NJ Transit says. However, local Republicans and Democrats are not sure whether they even want…
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Students returning to classes Thursday
High schoolers face earlier class time this year By: Michael Arges When classes open Thursday for the 2000-2001 school year, students at the Ethel McKnight School will discover a new addition to their school. District classes begin Thursday, but freshman students attending Hightstown High School will attend an orientation program Wednesday, beginning at 8:45…
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Theresa Thomas
WILMINGTON, Del. – Theresa Thomas, 77, died Aug. 21 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, with whom she lived. Born in Plainsboro, she formerly lived in Princeton and Rehoboth Beach, Del. Wife of the late Leonard, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Robert Parcels; a son, John L. of…
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Monmouth County Fair results
By: Ambassador Contest: Janine Applegate, Cream Ridge, runner-up. Antique Auto Show: Chairman’s Choice Division, 1929 Ford Class – Bruce Nelson, Clarksburg. Model A Division, 1929 Ford Class – Bruce Nelson, first place. Mustangs to 1975 Division, 1969 Mustang – Randell Bean, Cream Ridge, second place. Art, Drawing Division: Crayon-Child – Carly Starke, Clarksburg, third place.…
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HOT TOPICS
What help should farmers get in a drought? This week, The Ledger spoke with local farmers to ask them how they are faring this year compared to last, when drought gripped the northeast United States throughout the summer. This week’s Hot Topics question is: What, if anything, should be done to aid farmers during terrible…
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Police say truck ran red light, hit car
Driver allegedly in violation of state ban By:John Tredrea A tractor-trailer driver who allegedly was on state Route 31 in violation of size limits on interstate truck traffic ran a red light Saturday morning and hit an SUV, injuring its driver, police said. Hopewell Township Lt. George Meyer said the collision occurred at 10:50 a.m.,…
