Category: archives
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Priest’s painting inspires parishoners
The Rev. Javier Diaz-Muñoz of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church created a painting of the World Trade Center for a prayer service last week. By: Scott Morgan HIGHTSTOWN It was Tuesday night. The Rev. Javier Diaz-Muñoz could see the anguish on the parishioners’ faces. They had come to an unexpected prayer service…
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EYEWITNESS TO HISTORY: ‘We thought they might start dropping bombs on us
Tim Saccenti, a 1991 graduate of South Brunswick High School was on his way to work in Manhattan during the events of Sept. 11. Here is his story By: Tim Saccenti Editors note: Tim Saccenti graduated from South Brunswick High School in 1991. He has worked in New York City as a photographer for the…
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Weidel’s custom marketing plan benefits homeowner
Richard A. Weidel Jr., president of Weidel Realtors, says New Jersey home values are on the rise New Jersey is known for its variety of cultures, businesses and entertainment. According to recent studies, it is also an area whose homeowners have much to gain. That, according to Richard A. Weidel Jr., president of Weidel Realtors,…
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Lost Innocence
Perhaps now more than ever, the world is in need of beauty. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Westminster Symphonic Choir will perform Dvorák’s choral masterpiece, The Spectre’s Bride, at the War Memorial in Trenton Sept. 29. By: Daniel Shearer
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Local kids help raise money for victims at Trade Center
Even those too young to fully understand the scope of the tragedy are willing to help those in need. By: Casha Caponegro The catastrophic events of last week when four hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania have brought out the charitable natures in Cranbury residents. Even those who…
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Students launch fund drives for relief effort
By: Jennifer Potash Princeton Regional Schools students have responded to the attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon by launching fund drives for the relief effort. Several students ran lemonade stands Tuesday afternoon. The children had the day off for Rosh Hashana. Will Moseley, 11, of Princeton Township said his sister came up with…
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Spending an evening with the Russian Nights
By: Al Wicklund MONROE Moscow Nights, a trio of prize-winning Russian musicians, bring a reputation for warmth, humor and musical excellence to the Monroe Township Public Library 2 p.m. Saturday. The performance is a presentation of the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission. "Award-winning musical ambassadors from Russia, Moscow Nights is an exciting, versatile trio.…
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Clearbrook makes donation to rescue effort
By:Stacey Gorski MONROE Friday’s blood drive at Clearbrook was planned long before last week’s attack on the World Trade Center. As a result, the numbers of volunteers willing to donate Friday jumped from the 24 who had registered a week earlier to 135 the day of the event. "I am already tired. Usually, this…
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August DiGiuseppe
August DiGiuseppe, 82, of Lawrenceville died Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Tandem Nursing and Convalescent Center. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific. Mr. DiGiuseppe retired as a driver with Scott Brothers Trucking, Trenton. Son of the late August and Maria…
