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December 9, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Essex

Essex jail inmate charged with stabbing death of another inmate. He now faces 2 murder charges.

Ashton D. Barthelus, 26, of Carteret, has been charged with murder in the death of a fellow Essex jail inmate. He was already facing a murder charge in a Linden shooting.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Man buys used car for $17k. Days later, it needs $15k of repairs, he says.

He says the dealership should reimburse him for needed repairs.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ocean

Excavator topples off trailer on Route 70, lands on SUV stopped at light

The incident began shortly after 5 p.m. as the dump truck, towing a Caterpillar 314 excavator, was headed west on Route 70 in Ocean County, according to police.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Joey Dee back in N.J. with memoir, concert recalling ‘Peppermint Twist’ glory days

Joey Dee, the Passaic-born bandleader who ignited The Twist craze 60 years ago, is back in town with a new tell-all memoir and a performance at Bergen PAC.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

The Times Of Trenton

What’s happening in Central Jersey this weekend and beyond (Dec. 10-16)

Here's a small sample of events taking place in the coming days.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hunterdon County Democrat

What’s happening in the Hunterdon area this weekend and beyond (Dec. 10-16)

Here's a small sample of events taking place in the coming days.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend (Dec. 10-12)

Here's a small sample of events taking place this weekend

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

MLB prospects guru takes Red Sox prospect over Yankees’ Anthony Volpe

MLB prospects guru Jim Callis says he prefers top Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer over Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez flips home he bought while engaged to Jennifer Lopez for tidy profit | Listing details

Former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez ended his relationship with singer/actress Jennifer Lopez in April.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

MLB rumors: Yankees are committed to making money, not winning titles

The New York Yankees were quiet during the first round of MLB free agency before the lockout took effect.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Burkard, Susan Patricia

Susan Patricia (nee Burghardt) Burkard, age 66, of Washington, NJ, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, peacefully at Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice. .....

Ceasar Jr., Samuel "Peter"

Exxon Corp. retiree, Army veteran, beloved husband, 81 Samuel "Peter" Ceasar, Jr, 81, of Freehold Township, passed away after a long illness on December .....

Dover, Rhonda Yvonne

Lifelong resident of Orange, great-grandmother, 69 Rhonda Yvonne Dover, 69, of Orange passed away on November 28, 2021. Relatives and friends are invited to .....

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