Category: archives
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Gregory O. Miller
Gregory O. Miller, 73, of Manahawkin, formerly of Titusville, died Tuesday at home. Born in Detroit Mich., he grew up in Rye, N.Y., and attended Rye High School. After school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. He was active as a coach for both Little League Baseball and Hopewell…
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Candidates set for debates
Six Assembly candidates will debate Wednesday in Monroe by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer Legislative candidates who have spent the last few months going door-to-door will take to the stage and face the 14th District voters this month in several debates. The first debate between the six Assembly candidates will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday at…
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South Brunswick cross country tteams on a heck of a run
By Michael Holcombe It was a good week for both the boys and girls cross country teams at South Brunswick as both squads managed to pick up big dual meet wins. The reasons those wins were so welcome differed for each team, however. The boys seemed to hit their stride this week, blanking J.P. Stevens…
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At 7-3, NBC field hockey active in many post-season races
Sean Moylan Sports Writer The Northern Burlington County Regional High girls’ varsity field hockey team added to its growing list of masterpieces with an amazing 1-0 win at Rancocas Valley last Friday. “RV dominated the first half,” said NBC head varsity field hockey coach Joanne Hensch, who made some adjustments at halftime to counteract…
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DISPATCHES: Pondering the Bush years
by Hank Kalet, Managing Editor “And the freedom that you sought’s Driftin’ like a ghost amongst the trees This is what will be, this is what will be” — Bruce Springsteen, from the title song of his new album, “Magic” The album opens with a shock of guitars, a driving riff that echoes Tommy Tutone’s…
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Doubles teams excel at GMC tournament
By Rich Fisher, Sports Writer It was another third-place finish for the South Brunswick High tennis team in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament, but this one was kind of nice. Despite a last-minute reshuffling of singles lineups and first-year pairings at both doubles, the Vikings still managed to come up with two finalists and two…
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Editorial – Lawrentians want the best for our town
With about a month to go before Election Day, it’s a good time to look at the state of politics in Lawrence Township. If you happen to casually glance at a copy of The Lawrence Ledger, you might be under the impression the Democrats and Republicans running for Town Council have widely differing opinions on…
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Council mulls cemetery rule
Measure would protect large and small gravesites by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer The Township Council is considering a measure that would prevent development from haunting South Brunswick’s cemeteries. Township Planning Director Craig Marshall presented a list on Tuesday to the council of 18 cemeteries located throughout the township that could be protected by an ordinance…
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Legislative hopefuls talk gay marriage
Most color their answers a shade of gray by Paul Koepp, Staff Writer Asked this week for their position on civil unions in New Jersey, most of the 14th District legislative candidates painted their answers in shades of gray, supporting the right of gay couples to enjoy the legal benefits of marriage but not saying…
