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Letter: A heartfelt thanks
From: Laurie and Robert Smethust, Allentown To the editor: A heartfelt thank you to Allentown’s firefighters, first-aid squad, EMTs and police for their quick response in coming to our rescue during Hurricane Irene when two large oak trees fell on our home. And an equal thank-you to all our friends, neighbors and family for taking…
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LAWRENCE: Officer reflects on being a first responder
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer School had only been in session for a few days, and police Sgt. Michael Yeh, who was assigned to be the school resource officer, was walking around Lawrence High School on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Sgt. Yeh strolled into the main office at LHS around 9 a.m. There…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Corn maze survives rain, debuts Sunday
Norz Farm field is tribute to freedom Hurricane Irene slapped some damage on township farmer Rich Norz, but won’t stop him from opening his Lady Liberty corn maze on Sunday. The storm knocked down some sweet corn, but spared the meticulously cut paths in a five-acre tract next to his farm stand on South Branch…
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LIBRARY CORNER: Spet. 8
Events at the Bordentown Branch of the Burlington County Library System at 18 E. Union St., Bordentown City: FOR CHILDREN Yoga For Children With Special Needs-Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2:15 p.m. Yoga helps children develop better body awareness, self-control, and instills calmness and confidence. This program is for children 4 to 12 years old with…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Memories of Sept. 11
A sign on the approach to the Lincoln Tunnel after the planes hit on Sept. 11. Photo courtesy of Teresa Perez
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SOMERVILLE: County ceremony to plant 9-11 memorial tree
SOMERVILLE — Charles B. McKenna, director of the state Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, is scheduled to represent Gov. Chris Christie at Somerset County’s 9/11 memorial ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 8:46 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, next to the county’s 9/11 memorial at the corner of Main and Bridge streets. The Bernie…
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WEST WINDSOR: East Windsor man dies in car accident
By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Reporter WEST WINDSOR David Cullen, 59, of East Windsor, was killed in car accident on Woodhollow Road on Tuesday. According to police, Mr. Cullen was driving a While driving a 2006 Honda when he struck the back of a 2010 Mazda station wagon driven by Glenn Miller, 66, of Princeton…
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MANVILLE: Christ the King School greets larger enrollment
By Mary Ellen Zangara, Special Writer The school year began a few days late for the students of Christ the King School but they are now ready to learn. School was supposed to begin on Thursday, Sept. 1, but was delayed due to Hurricane Irene. Christ the King has an enrollment of 201 students at…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Back-to-school nights are scheduled
Parents can meet the teachers of their children and see how their school and classroom works in back-to-school nights this month. Here’s the schedule: Amsterdam School (301 Amsterdam Drive): 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, for grades K-2, and Tuesday, Sept. 20, for grades 3-4.. Auten Road School (281 Auten Road): 7 p.m. on Wednesday,…
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