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13 YEARS LATER

As it has done every year since terrorist attacks claimed 2,977 lives on American soil, Hanover Township remembered. Sept. 11 was just like any other busy weekday, but outside the Hanover Township Recreation Center, as joggers stream by, a group of about 70 people is reminded of the tragedy that forever changed this country. Photo: As the flames shoot into the sky, bagpiper Alex Burlew plays “America the Beautiful.”

By Bernie O’Hare

13 YEARS LATER

More than 2,000 small flags blurred into a single silent memorial to all the lives lost Sept. 11, 2001. Students, faculty and visitors paused mid-stride during their hurried, distracted walks across campus as they came upon the vast green hillside at College Center awash in a sea of red, white and blue. Many of them drew their mobile phones to snap images for friends and family before moving along.

By Nate Jastrzemski

13 YEARS LATER

Early Thursday morning, Sept. 11, members of the Freedom HS Republican Patriots Club placed 2,977 American flags on the front lawn of the high school, one to remember each person who lost his/her life in the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01.

By Rob Merchant

13 YEARS LATER

“I think this day impacts everybody nationwide,” said retired Bethlehem Police officer Kenneth Jones. “I don’t think that there is anybody … that doesn’t understand what happened and doesn’t remember exactly where they were when it happened.”

Jones spent Sept. 11 this year grilling food for the hungry players and attendees at the annual memorial softball game between the Bethlehem Police Department and Fire Department.  The game began around 6 on at the Upper Saucon Park fields on Williams Street.

By Courtney Keenan

13 YEARS LATER

Notre Dame HS marked the 13th anniversary of 9/11 by celebrating Mass to pray for healing and peace. The Mass was offered in memory of Colleen Supinski and Joseph McDonald, both with connections to Notre Dame. Supinski was a 1992 Notre Dame alumna who died in the attack on the World Trade Center. McDonald also died in the World Trade Center attacks and had family who attended Notre Dame. In his remarks, Principal Joseph Kramer reminded the students that it was “a great day of remembering and giving thanks,” and that “forgiveness is a huge ingredient of being able to move forward.” Photo: Students, staff and guests take Holy Communion during the 9/11 Mass.

By Dana Grubb

BETHLEHEM

The grand opening of the Moravian College Farm Fresh Market features a grapevine cutting ceremony by President Byron L. Brigsby with the Greyhound mascot and other guests Sept. 5. The market, held Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the North Campus Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex plaza when classes are in session has live entertainment, student artists and  presentations by local nonprofits, organizations and farms on a revolving schedule, along with fresh produce.

By Tim Gilman

COMMUNITY

With no rain on the horizon, was a recent summer day was perfect for a community block party. Hosted by Christ UCC, Grace Deliverance Baptist Church, New Covenant Christian Community Church and Trinity Episcopal Church, the event included music, games, clowns, free food, puppets and a cakewalk along Market Street from Center to Long Street. Hatfield donated 2,000 hot dogs for this event. Photo: Betty Klase meets with Dr. Stitches (Al Beahm) while browsing.

By Ruth Grady

BETHLEHEM HISTORY

During the twilight years of the Victorian Age and the dawn of the 20th century, folks around Bethlehem created activities from simple aspects of daily life –  all without the convenience of cell phones, television or CD players.Whether at seasonal events or patriotic holidays, South Bethlehem residents never failed to line the streets and catch a glimpse of firemen who paraded their shiny horse-drawn firefighting equipment.

By Ken Raniere

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

It was a big game for Freedom’s football program last week and the Patriots used their big boys up front to turn a halftime draw into a 35-14 victory over Emmaus at East Penn School District Stadium. Joe Santos rushed for three touchdowns and 94 yards on the night, as Freedom collected three turnovers as well, en route to starting the season 3-0 for the first time since 2011. Photo: Joe Santos rushed for three TDs as the Pates knocked off Emmaus last week.

By Peter Car

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