Al Struthers joined the advertising sales staff of the Monadnock Ledger in 1997. A native New Englander with family ties in the Nelson area, he lives in Peterborough with his wife, Karen. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Boston University and has been recognized for excellence in ad design by the N.H. Press Association. His hobbies include singing/songwriting and performing with the local music group Greengate.