Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Morris County Native Kelsey DeJesus Dies, 29 Morris County Native Kelsey DeJesus Dies, 29
Morris County Native Kelsey DeJesus Dies, 29 Kelsey Rose DeJesus, formerly of Morris and Sussex counties, died on Sept. 16. She was 29 years old. A Pompton Plains native, Kelsey was remembered for her contagious smile and adventurous personality. She attended Vernon Township High School as well as Montclair State University and Sussex County Community College, her Facebook page says. Burial was held at Glenwood Cemetery in Vernon.

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
News
See Which N.J. Colleges And Universities Ranked Among Nation's Best See Which N.J. Colleges And Universities Ranked Among Nation's Best
See Which N.J. Colleges And Universities Ranked Among Nation's Best The magazine U.S. News and World Report Monday released its rankings of the nation's best colleges and universities. The popular, annual rankings are based on a variety of metrics, including "outcomes" -- what percentage of students earn an undergraduate degree within six years -- as well as class size and standardized test scores.  Nine New Jersey schools were listed among the best in the "National University" category, which includes schools offering a full range of graduate and undergraduate programs.  A New Jersey school that is is consistently at or near the top of the rankin…

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
Obituaries
Jeremy Thompson, 26, Of Belleville, Artist And College Student Jeremy Thompson, 26, Of Belleville, Artist And College Student
Jeremy Thompson, 26, Of Belleville, Artist And College Student Jeremy Osmond Thompson, a lifelong resident of Belleville, died Sunday. He was 26 years old.  A freelance visual artist, he was studying Visual Communications at Montclair State University.  He is survived by his parents, Henry and Martha; sister Julianne "Meg" Thompson; his grandmothers Henrietta Barrow and Joyce Thompson; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.  Relatives and friends will be received at S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St. in Nutley, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. There will be a memorial service at 8 p.m.  The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 …

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by Paul Milo
Lyndhurst, NJ
Police & Fire
8 New Lyndhurst Police Officers Sworn 8 New Lyndhurst Police Officers Sworn
8 New Lyndhurst Police Officers Sworn Four new Lyndhurst police officers are headed to the academy while four more have entered the department’s orientation training after being sworn in. Mayor Robert Giangeruso, accompanied by Police Chief Richard Jarvis, swore in the new hires, who bring the total number of officers in the department to 53. Assigned to the patrol division after completing orientation: Angel Batista, an Essex County sheriff’s officer since 2017, is a decorated U.S Army combat veteran who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan during the Global War on Terror and Operation Enduring Freedom; Thomas R. Seick…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Newark, NJ
Events
Beer, Food Truck Fest Coming Saturday To Yogi Berra Stadium Beer, Food Truck Fest Coming Saturday To Yogi Berra Stadium
Beer, Food Truck Fest Coming Saturday To Yogi Berra Stadium Food trucks, a wide selection of craft beers, family-friendly games and live music: it's all happening Saturday during the Summer Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest at Yogi Berra Stadium in Little Falls,  near the Montclair State University campus.    From noon to 7 p.m., there'll be more than two dozen food trucks and craft beer stands selling Jersey Girl, Leinenkugel and nearly a hundred other brands.  The Desert Highway Band, an Eagles tribute band, will perform during the event. Attendees are invited to bring chairs.  Ticket are $8 and can be purchased …

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Teen Hospitalized After Being Hit By Train In Montclair Teen Hospitalized After Being Hit By Train In Montclair
Teen Hospitalized After Being Hit By Train In Montclair A 15-year-old boy was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson early Wednesday after he was hit by a train in Montclair, an NJ Transit spokeswoman said.  The boy was hit at the Jerome Place grade crossing around 12:30 a.m. The train, No. 6299 on the Montclair Boonton line, was headed to Montclair State University, the spokeswoman said.  The spokeswoman did not have any information on the boy's condition. The train was the last one of the night and had just two crew members aboard, neither of whom was hurt. 

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
Obituaries
High Schoolers Mourn Beloved Teacher From Montclair, Mr. Meck, Dead At 35 High Schoolers Mourn Beloved Teacher From Montclair, Mr. Meck, Dead At 35
High Schoolers Mourn Beloved Teacher From Montclair, Mr. Meck, Dead At 35 Steven Meck had all the makings of a great biology teacher. He was zany. He thought out-of-box. And most of all, Meck's Clifton High School students said, he cared about them. Meck of Montclair died on May 10, at 35 years old. "Mr. Meck was an integral part of my life in high school," Maharsh Barot said of the honors and AP biology teacher.  "I doubt I could have had a better time learning biology than I did in his class, both times, freshman year and senior year. He was a cool mentor and a good person. He was important to my life and to me, and he really made an impact on my life and ot…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
'Best Teacher Ever': Clifton High School Mourns Bio Teacher Mr. Meck, 35 'Best Teacher Ever': Clifton High School Mourns Bio Teacher Mr. Meck, 35
'Best Teacher Ever': Clifton High School Mourns Bio Teacher Mr. Meck, 35 Steven Meck had all the makings of a great biology teacher. He was zany. He thought out-of-box. And most of all, Meck's Clifton High School students said, he cared about them. Meck of Montclair died on May 10, at 35 years old. "Mr. Meck was an integral part of my life in high school," Maharsh Barot said of the honors and AP biology teacher.  "I doubt I could have had a better time learning biology than I did in his class, both times, freshman year and senior year. He was a cool mentor and a good person. He was important to my life and to me, and he really made an impact on my life and ot…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
News
Former Clifton Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked Former Clifton Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked
Former Clifton Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked New Jersey education officials have revoked the teaching license of a former Clifton resident accused of biting a police officer at a hotel. Jessica L. Rosewall, 32, pleaded guilty to obstruction of the administration of law for hindering a criminal investigation this past January, state officials said. Several media outlets reported that a Jessica Rosewall also was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest after biting a police officer trying to handcuff her at a Parsippany Days Inn in 2017. The then-30-year-old had outstanding criminal warrants fro…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
News
Hoboken Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked Hoboken Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked
Hoboken Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked New Jersey education officials have revoked the teaching license of a Hoboken woman accused of biting a police officer at a hotel. Jessica L. Rosewall, 32 formerly of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to obstruction of the administration of law for hindering a criminal investigation this past January, state officials said. Several media outlets reported that a Jessica Rosewall also was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest after biting a police officer trying to handcuff her at a Days Inn on Route 46 in 2017. The then-30-year-old had outstanding criminal…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
News
Fairfield Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked Fairfield Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked
Fairfield Woman Accused Of Biting Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked New Jersey education officials have revoked the teaching license of a woman accused of biting a police officer at a Parsippany hotel. Jessica L. Rosewall, 32 formerly of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to obstruction of the administration of law for hindering a criminal investigation this past January, state officials said. Several media outlets reported that a Jessica Rosewall also was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest after biting a police officer trying to handcuff her at a Days Inn on Route 46 in 2017. The then-30-year-old had outstanding crimi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Woman Accused Of Biting Parsippany Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked Woman Accused Of Biting Parsippany Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked
Woman Accused Of Biting Parsippany Police Officer At Hotel Has Teaching Licenses Revoked New Jersey education officials have revoked the teaching license of a woman accused of biting a police officer at a Parsippany hotel. Jessica L. Rosewall, 32 formerly of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to obstruction of the administration of law for hindering a criminal investigation this past January, state officials said. Several media outlets reported that a Jessica Rosewall also was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest after biting a police officer trying to handcuff her at a Days Inn on Route 46 in 2017. The then-30-year-old had outstanding crimi…

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by Cecilia Levine