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Hundreds Assemble At Masjid-e-Ali For Sri Lankan Bombing Vigil

Water is poured from a pot into a cup in a symbolic gesture to share good during an April 22 vigil for the Sri Lankan bombing victims. Nearly 200 people gathered at the Masjid-e-Ali mosque on Cedar Grove Lane April 22 for a vigil to remember the victims of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. The wave of suicide …

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St. Matthias Parishioners Hold Annual ‘Stations Of The Cross’ Walk

St. Matthias parishioners walk to another station of the cross during the April 19 event. About 200 parishioners participated in the annual Stations of the Cross walk held by St. Matthias Catholic Church on April 19. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

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New Zealand Mosque Attack Victims Remembered In Temple Beth El Vigil

Part of the crowd that packed Temple Beth El March 16 for a vigil honoring the victims of the two New Zealand mosque attacks. People of all faiths packed Temple Beth El March 16 for a vigil in honor of the victims of the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

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Former Mayor John Clyde Eulogized As Fearless And Caring Man

Mourners gathered at St. Matthias Catholic Church Jan. 29 to say goodbye to former Mayor John Clyde. More than 100 mourners gathered at St. Matthias Catholic Church Jan. 29 to say goodbye to former township Mayor John Clyde. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

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Temple Beth El Commemorates Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Concert

Members of Temple Beth El on Amwell Road light the Menorah candles during a Dec. 4 commemoration of Hanukkah. (Photo: PJ Parker). By PJ Parker. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. …

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Updated: St. Matthias’ ‘Fr. Doug’ Resigns Amid ‘Serious Questions’ About Church Finances

St. Matthias’ Fr. Douglas Haefner, center, resigned last week amid questions surrounding church finances. (File photo). Update: The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the matter, according to Det. Jeanne Trillhaase, the SCPO spokeswoman. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are …

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Township Residents Join Hundreds At Hillsborough Vigil For Synagogue Shooting Victims

Township resident Ardaman Singh, right, spoke at the vigil, representing the Garden State Sikh Association, Somerset. HILLSBOROUGH – Franklin Township was represented at an Oct. 30 vigil for the Pittsburgh, Pa. synagogue shooting victims. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are …

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Masjid-e-Ali Mosque Hosts Vigil For Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooting Victims

Community members of all faiths packed the Masjid-e-Ali mosque on Cedar Grove Lane for a vigil in support of the Tree of Life Synagogue shootings. Nearly 200 people gathered at the Masjid-e-Ali mosque on Cedar Grove Lane Oct. 28 in a vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shootings in Pennsylvania. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

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Vigil For Victims Of Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooting Set For Oct. 28

A vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Masjid-e-Ali Mosque, 47 Cedar Grove Lane. On Oct. 27, a gunman opened fire in the synagogue, killing 11 and injuring six others in what has been called the deadliest attacks on Jews in the United States. Don’t Miss Out! …

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Plans Set For 45th Annual CROP Walk

Participants in the 2017 CROP Walk gather outside Somerset Presbyterian Church. (File photo). Somerset Presbyterian Church needs the public’s help, and their feet, on Oct. 21 for the 45th annual Somerset CROP Walk for hunger sponsored by Church World Service. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

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