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January 21, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Education

Kids might sit alone at lunch, face other limitations under new COVID school guidelines

Students may be directed to take an additional COVID-19 test, sit-out during certain extracurricular activities, or separate from their peers during lunch, in an effort to ensure safety while complying with the updated guidance.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Gloucester

N.J. Goodwill store lost entire inventory in fire. Here’s how to help.

All of the inventory at the Washington Township, Gloucester County, location was lost. A donation trailer will be set up next week.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Sussex

Trap set to euthanize bear after second fatal dog attack in three weeks

The state said it wasn't sure if the same bear was responsible for both dogs' deaths.

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

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 144 COVID deaths, 10,707 cases. Hospitalizations drop below 5,000.

New Jersey’s seven-day average for new confirmed positive tests dropped for the 11th consecutive day Friday to 10,761 down 53% from a week ago

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

Anderson died at a hospital in Las Vegas of complications from cancer.

By The Associated Press

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Entertainment

Meat Loaf’s most popular songs: From ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ to ‘I’d Do Anything for Love’

A list of Meat Loaf's chart-topping hits to add to your playlist.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Pete Davidson, Colin Jost revealed as new owners of retired JFK Staten Island Ferry, reports say

The Staten Island natives plan to turn the decommissioned vessel into a live entertainment venue, according to reports.

By Erik Bascome | tbascome@siadvance.com

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Sports

Giants

Giants hire Joe Schoen: Checklist for new GM upon arrival | 7 major tasks, including big decisions on new head coach, Daniel Jones

The New York Giants have found Dave Gettleman's replacement at general manager in former Buffalo Bills assistant GM Joe Schoen.

By Mike Kaye | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Giants hire GM Joe Schoen: Did John Mara get this right? He nailed the search process, at least — and credit him for that

The Giants have a new general manager.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Bold predictions for NFL Divisional Round weekend | Down goes Tom Brady?

The best weekend of the football year has arrived, and we could get some surprises from Aaron Rodgers’ Packers, Tom Brady’s Buccaneers and Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Badgley Ph.D., Dr. Robert H.

November 9, 1938 - January 11, 2022 Doctor Robert Henry Badgley, Ph.D., passed away quietly Jan. 11, 2022, leaving his beloved wife Patricia Ann .....

Campbell, Deanna Marie

Nurse practitioner, valued vacations with family in Vermont, 80 Deanna Marie Campbell, age 80, wife, mother, and loyal friend to everyone, passed away Tuesday, .....

Ferruggia , Carole J.

Carole J. (nee Cecere) Ferruggia, 79, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022 at home in Verona, NJ. Visiting will be held in the .....

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