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September 26, 2001

FARRAH MAFFAI George and Kathleen Shave, Matawan, comfort each other during a memorial service for victims of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center disaster Sunday at Terhune Park in Matawan. More...

Governor slashes red tape for ferry
Fast Ferry expects to start providing service next week

Staff Writer

By darlene diebold

With all the problems concerning traffic heading to New York these days, acting Gov. Donald DiFrancesco has removed state roadblocks that were keeping Keyport Fast Ferry from coming to town. More...

Congressmen stress that Earle naval base secure
Say base will be strategically
important
in war on terrorism

Staff Writer

By alison granito

Area legislators described Naval Weapons Station Earle as "secure" and highlighted its strategic importance in the event that the United States undertakes overseas military action in the war on terrorism during a press conference Monday at the Earle pier in Leonardo. More...

JERRY WOLKOWITZ Matawan fire officials credited this pooch with alerting residents at the Tree Haven apartments about an early-morning fire that has been declared arson. For the story, see page 3. More...

Retired Army sergeant is awaiting his country’s call

Staff Writer

By darlene diebold

MIDDLETOWN — Even though President George W Bush has said that "war will take a while," people all over the country are getting ready, including retired Army Sgt. First Class Don Hill and his family. More...

•	Resident charged with arson in apartment fires Dog credited with

•	Great Race to benefit families of WTC victims

•	Volunteers sought for county response team Hazardous Materials group focuses on bioterrorism, weapons of mass destruction

•	Bias called simple case of ignorance, arrogance Muslims, others face new hostility in aftermath of WTC attack

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•	Registration deadline for gymnastics Sept. 28

•	Shirt shop raising funds for rescue workers

•	On Sept. 20 I set out to document the destruction at the World Trade Center that I had only seen through the eyes of other photographers.

Bulletin Board

•	Large crowd expected at Middletown Day 2001

MIDDLETOWN — More than 10,000 people are expected to descend on the great lawn at the Croydon Hall complex on Saturday to celebrate Middletown Day 2001. More...

•	Heart association walk still on for Saturday

•	Middletown designates main bayshore shelter

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Letters

•	Writer’s departed friend offered nothing for the world to hate

My friend Pat was caught in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. He went to work that morning like every workday. He left the house soon after 6 a.m. and took his last train ride to work. Pat was always at work early, giving him the chance of getting home earlier in the evening to be with his f... More...

•	Senseless acts exact the cost of freedom from United States citizens

•	Please, do not mistake Sikhs for bin Laden followers

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Editorials

•	So many heroes — so much pain

Two weeks after the terrible events of Sept. 11, most people are still trying to come to grips with what happened. More...

•	Guest Column Desireé Raneri Tragedy will leave indelible impression on society

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Obituaries

•	JOHN J. PORACKY, 81, of Middletown died Sept. 22 at Lenox Hill Hospital, N.Y. Born in Alecia, Pa., he previously lived in Newark and moved to Middletown 39 years ago. He was a retired safety engineer for Westinghouse Elevator Corp., Jersey City, for 40 ye

ROBERT D. ADAMS, 49, of Holmdel died Sept. 23 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in Middletown prior to moving to Holmdel five years ago. He was a civil engineer for Hillcrest Paving, Maplewood, the past four years. He was a member, deacon, and Confirmation class... More...

•	Memorial Service

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Sports

•	Experienced Lancers ready for a run at B North title St. John Vianney soccer team has the look of a contender

Staff Writer

Last season, the St. John Vianney girls soccer team was one of the surprise stories of the year, earning the school’s first-ever state soccer championship, besting the nation’s top team (a seemingly invincible Immaculate Heart Academy) along the way. More...

•	South girls are looking to compete for A North title Field hockey team must overcome slow start

•	Rockets’ Howe gets first win at Battle of Monmouth

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