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April 19, 2021

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Coronavirus
Everyone 16 and older in N.J. is eligible for COVID vaccine starting today
More than 6.9 million people in New Jersey are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine with more than 1 in 3 already fully vaccinated.
By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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N.J. man, 74, killed in skydiving incident in Pa. was experienced in the sport
Edward Francis Harney, of Paramus, was jumping with three others from 14,000 feet and they separated at 5,000 feet, police say.
By Tony Rhodin | For lehighvalleylive.com
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N.J. couple creates COVID car, offers free rides to vaccine appointments
The couple are both fully vaccinated, and will drive people to any appointment that is no more than an hour away from where they pick them up.
By Caroline Fassett | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Less than 1% of N.J. cops accounted for 18% of every kick, hit and tackle across N.J., new data shows
A groundbreaking website provides the most up-to-date snapshot ever available of how local police use physical force.
By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Nick Devlin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Seth Vincent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Entertainment
Pro And College Sports
Sen. Mark Kelly, N.J. native, challenges Packers’ Aaron Rodgers to ‘Jeopardy!’ rematch
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), the Orange, N.J. native, once faced Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on "Celebrity Jeopardy!"
By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Entertainment
2021 Academy of Country Music Awards: Luke Bryan wins top award, but female acts own the night
Though female country stars didn't compete for the night's top prize – Luke Bryan was named entertainer of the year – they owned Sunday's ACM Awards.
By Associated Press
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N.J. slot car company sees surge in sales, driven by nostalgia and COVID
Carrera Revell of Americas, based in East Brunswick, increased sales of its miniature electric cars by 75% in 2020.
By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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How Rutgers’ football ‘family’ won over Gavin Wimsatt, the Scarlet Knights’ best-ever QB recruit    CTA
By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
3 observations from Devils’ loss to Rangers to finish sweep | Weighing development vs. losses    CTA
By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Ex-Devils MVP Taylor Hall sparks Bruins’ winning streak    CTA
By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
 
Obituaries
Boss, Laura
Laura Boss Acclaimed poet, founder and editor of 'Lips' magazine With her family by her side, Laura Boss of Florham Park, New Jersey, died ..... CTA
Brattlof, Lawrence A.
Lawrence A. Brattlof of Sea Girt, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center under hospice care with family ..... CTA
Heindel, Helen
Helen Heindel Clark resident, was smart, witty, compassionate and full of love Helen Heindel (nee Aksztulewicz), age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, April ..... CTA
 
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