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Ask SAM: Henry Johnson, hero

Published May 27, 2023 08:04AM

Ask SAM: Henry Johnson, hero

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On this Memorial Day weekend, we tell the story of Henry Johnson of Winston-Salem, a Medal of Honor recipient.

Two soldiers from Winston-Salem have been awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism. Lawrence Joel is the better known of the two.

In 2015, Sgt. Henry Johnson of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the so called “Harlem Hellfighters,” was awarded the medal posthumously for his bravery during World War I. According to research from Fam Brownlee, a local ... Read more

Rutgers football: Who was selected for Athlon Sports Preseas

Rutgers football had five players selected to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-Big Ten teams. Athlon Sports is a media outlet that offers predictions and expert analysis based on 2023 projections.

Athlon Sports selected the following Scar ... Read more

Mercer Street Friends’ Reading Intervention Program Has Bi

Sixty first through third grade students at Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary School in Trenton, New Jersey, received achievement awards in reading through a program led by Mercer Street Friends. Pictured (l to r) Kenneth Blackwell, Chair, Mercer Street ... Read more

New Jersey woman charged after 54 animals found living in in

🐶 Galloway woman charged after dozens of animals found in inhumane conditions

🐶 Many of the animals had no access to clean water and food

🐶 Several dead birds were found lying on the floor

A Galloway wo ... Read more

Commissioner Latourette Declares Jersey Shore and Lakes Ready for Summer Season

Published May 25, 2023 06:35PM

(23/P034) TRENTON – New Jersey’s coastal beaches and inland lakes are ready for the summer season, New Jersey Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced today during the annual State of the Shore event in Asbury Park.

At the event, Commissioner LaTourette provided a general overview of ongoing water quality monitoring, noting that ocean water quality going into the holiday weekend is excellent.

“Our coastal beaches, lakes and state parks are ready for the important summer tourism season,� ... Read more

Garden State Liquor Retailers Association Formed

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Garden State Liquor Retailers Association Formed

On May 26, 2023

A coalition of small business owners has launched the Garden State Liquor Retailers Association (GSLRA). According to an issued p ... Read more

2001 Anthrax Attacks Fast Facts

August 26, 2003 - Hatfill files a civil lawsuit against Attorney General John Ashcroft, the Justice Department and the FBI claiming his constitutional rights have been violated. The suit alleges violations of Hatfill’s Fifth Amendment rights by pre ... Read more

2023 Trenton Film Festival to take place June 9-11

originally published: 05/24/2023

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Trenton Film Society presents the 2023 Trenton Film Festival from June 9-11 at the Mill Hill Playhouse, showcasing films from around the world and from our local area as well. Fifty-o ... Read more