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When it comes to the American Revolution, New Jersey was the epicenter.The Garden State saw more action during the war than any other state. Members of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, including John D. Alden and D. Stanton Hammond, documented more than 600 different battles and skirmishes in the state, starting with the often overlooked “tea party” at Greenwich on Dec. 22, 1774, and ending with Major William Crane’s delivery of a captured enemy ship to Elizabethtown on March 3, 1783. The state saw the 10 Crucial Days of the war. George Washington spent one-quarter of his time…

At the European Youth Swimming Championships held in Lithuania, Kuzej Tunceli broke the world junior record in the men’s 1500m freestyle with a time of 14 minutes 41.89 seconds, becoming European champion for the second consecutive year.A Fenerbahce statement said of Kuzey’s success:”Fenerbahce players, the locomotive of Turkish sport, continue to achieve new things.Fenerbahce Olympic swimmer Kuzey Tunceli added another medal to his list of achievements after winning gold at the European Water Sports Championships two weeks ago, breaking the record for a second time to become Junior European champion.Our national swimmer, Kuzey Tunceli, from Fenerbahce, competed in the 1500m…

It may come as a surprise to those who have never been inside a prison, but a lot of cooking happens inside, which is why the Community Change Center chose the food truck initiative to provide re-employment opportunities for those working in the justice system, reduce stigma, and serve delicious diner-style meals.”The goal is to support positive relationships between justice-involved people and those who work in the justice system,” said Sam Burgett, executive director and founding member of the Center for Community Change, who is also one of two social workers for the Porter County Sheriff’s Office.She met Raymond Powell,…

Speaking at a press conference in Sweden, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom touched on the relationship with Turkiye. Billstrom said, “We have a good relationship with Turkiye because thanks to our membership in NATO we are now full military allies,” he said. He used that expression. “Personally I feel that things are going according to plan,” Billstrom said, referring to the imminent signing of a security pact agreed upon at a tripartite meeting between Turkey, Sweden and NATO in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. “I look forward to meeting Fidan as soon as possible.” Billstrom said he was looking forward to…

FILE – Hayden Springer hits from the fourth tee during the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament at Detroit Country Club in Detroit, Sunday, June 30, 2024. Hayden Springer made an eagle-birdie to finish at 12-under 59 at the John Deere Classic, Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the 14th time in PGA Tour history that he shot under 60 strokes. (AP Photo/Paul Sancia, File) SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Hayden Springer fired an eagle and a birdie Thursday at the John Deere Classic to finish at 12-under 59 and shoot sub-60 for the 14th time in PGA Tour…

Residents interested in local history can take a trip back in time on a guided walking tour of historic Oyster Bay, where echoes of the past meet the footprints of the present. Raynham Hall Museum, located at 30 West Main Street in the hamlet of Oyster Bay, offers a two-hour, 1.5-mile historical walking tour of Oyster Bay. “These fun, educational tours visit multiple historic sites, immersing participants in the town’s colonial roots and its role in America’s formative years,” said Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca. “From the spiritual Fort Hill Cemetery to the waterfront once bustling with oyster harvesters…

According to the latest forecast prepared by the Meteorological Directorate, the northern, central and western parts of the country will be partly cloudy and sometimes very cloudy. Localized showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Aegean Sea (except Aydın), Western Mediterranean, northern and western Central Anatolia, Western and Central Black Sea, Eastern Black Sea coast Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye, western North Maraş province, Hatay coast and around Yozgat, while other areas will be partly cloudy or sunny. Rainfall; heavy rain is expected in the western Black Sea (except Sinop), eastern Marmara, around Çorum, Amasya and Eskişehir during the early hours of…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphians are celebrating Independence Day with food, drink and most importantly, togetherness. Preparations underway for Liberty Park’s Fourth of July fireworks display “We’re using the holidays to bring smiles to the faces of those less fortunate,” said Jamarquis Donald, who said he and his wife set up a grill and handed out food to homeless people in the area. “So far we’ve fed about 85 people,” Takuona Donald said, “People come in for seconds and are so thrilled we don’t think they’ll get second servings. The burgers have been a big hit. My husband is in charge…

As the countdown continues to the Euro 2024 quarter-final clash between the Netherlands and Turkiye, legendary Dutch coach Guus Hiddink gives his assessment of the match.The 77-year-old coach, who previously coached the national team, made the statement via Dutch media outlet Sportnieuws.nl.Criticism OpportunismAfter the 3-2 defeat against Austria, the team was heavily criticised. These criticisms were a bit opportunistic. Everyone was gearing up again and had doubts about the Netherlands. Now they played a good game and everyone sees us as European champions. It’s a very opportunistic situation, but that’s the world of football.I got the message “You will be…

Former Üsküdar mayor Hilmi Türkmen has criticised the CHP government by publishing a list criticising the sale of some municipal real estate in Üsküdar.”I especially wanted to share this to show the true face of the CHP, which has been strongly opposed to any real estate sale, no matter how small, in Üsküdar for 20 years,” Turkmen said in the post, using the phrase “the municipality is being sold by its owners.”I wanted to share this article especially so that people could see the true face of the CHP, who for 20 years have been strongly opposed to even the…