Tag: Ukraine
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Suburban: Memorable stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look at memorable stories that hit the pages of the Suburban. New Jersey Supreme Court uses ‘rarely invoked’ power to overturn Michelle Lodzinski’s conviction of murdering her son in 1991 – https://archive.centraljersey.com/2021/12/29/new-jersey-supreme-court-uses-rarely-invoked-power-to-overturn-michelle-lodzinskis-conviction-of-murdering-her-young-son-in-1991/ In 2016, a jury convicted Michelle Lodzinski of murdering her 5-year-old son, Timothy Wiltsey, in…
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East Brunswick Sentinel: Memorable stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we take a look at memorable stories that hit the pages of the East Brunswick Sentinel. Milltown Mel passes away prior to Groundhog Day – https://archive.centraljersey.com/2022/01/31/milltown-mel-passes-away-prior-to-groundhog-day/ The Milltown Wranglers were sad to report that Milltown Mel recently crossed over the rainbow bridge in January. The popular annual prediction is…
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Danger of nuclear weapons use remains acute as Ukraine War continues
Russian President [Vladimir] Putin has doubled down on his nuclear saber rattling as he increasingly feels cornered. Experts are warning that we may be closer to nuclear weapons use than we’ve been since the Cuban Missile crisis about 60 years ago, when the world came terrifyingly close to a full-scale nuclear war that could have…
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Diplomatic solution in Russia-Ukraine war would ‘save lives, de-escalate nuclear saber rattling’
Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear saber rattling is profoundly reckless. At the start of his aggressive war against Ukraine, he already made a huge miscalculation that Ukraine would be quickly conquered. Now there is a real and growing danger of an even worse miscalculation. Russia has had a bizarre, high-risk nuclear policy for some time. They…
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Coalition for Peace Action: Commemoration of atomic bombings urges new effort for nuclear disarmament
As the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombings over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki passes, Coalition for Peace Action urges further reductions in nuclear weapons and the implementation of measures to reduce the potential of nuclear war. Inside the Arts Council of Princeton, the grassroots citizens action group based in Princeton held an…
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Hillsborough third grader raises $14K for those fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine
Third grader Sofia Mutarzin wanted to do something for her extended family in Lviv, Ukraine. On Feb. 24, Russia had invaded Ukraine, which has since uprooted millions of Ukrainians from their homes. Sofia created and sold handprint paintings in Ukrainian colors. In three months, she raised $14,000, which went towards the purchase of medical supplies,…
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East Brunswick establishes sister city in Rivne, Ukraine
EAST BRUNSWICK – In efforts to render aid to Ukrainian residents, the East Brunswick Township Council has passed a resolution to establish a sister city in Rivne, Ukraine. On May 9, Council President James Wendell, Council Vice President Kevin McEvoy, Councilwoman Sharon Sullivan, Councilman Dinesh Behal and Councilwoman Dana Zimbicki voted “yes” on a motion…
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Freehold Township teacher appreciates support for Ukraine fundraiser
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A teacher in the Freehold Township K-8 School District who is of Ukranian heritage has initiated a fundraiser to assist that nation while it is at war with Russia. Armed forces from Russia, which borders Ukraine, invaded the nation in late February. Michelle Sica, who is a second grade teacher at the…
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Memorial School students find connections to Ukraine
OLD BRIDGE – Students at Memorial Elementary School wanted to help families in need. After some brainstorming they decided their efforts would best be placed in helping the families of Ukraine. The school and Ukraine share colors after all, so why not spread some blue and yellow pride? The students decided to use buttons for…