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January 12, 2022

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 103 COVID deaths, 19,454 cases. Omicron surge shows early signs of slowing.

New Jersey's latest update on the outbreak comes a day after Gov. Phil Murphy declared a new public-health emergency.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Bergen

Ex-Starbucks manager says she was fired after barista spit in cop’s drink, lawsuit says

Kelly Hansen-Grosman, 49, of Hewitt, worked for the Starbucks corporation for more than 20 years and had racked up a series of awards and commendations for her job performance at several stores in Bergen County.

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

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Weather

N.J. weather: Potential winter storm could bring snow, sleet or rain threat this weekend

Forecasters say it is too early to pinpoint the track of this winter storm and how much snow New Jersey might get.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 142 COVID deaths, 21,483 cases as Murphy’s emergency powers are set to expire

New Jersey's seven-day average for new confirmed positive tests is now 27,372, up 8% from a week ago and 660% from a month ago.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Hudson

Group show will let artists show off their ‘Signature’ piece

ART150 is celebrating their community with the “Signature” ART 150 Studio Artists Group Show on Sunday, Jan. 16.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson

LSC reopening this weekend after 3-week shutdown

Liberty Science Center will re-open its doors for a special three-day weekend.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Hudson

Take a breath with Jonte Drew’s new exhibit at ART150

The works of Jonte Drew during his residency at Art Fair 14C will be on display starting Sunday, Jan. 16.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

ESPN hires N.J. native as SportsCenter anchor

ESPN is adding to its roster of anchors who host SportsCenter, the Worldwide Leader's signature studio program.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

My 2021 NFL awards ballot: Buccaneers’ Tom Brady or Packers’ Aaron Rodgers for MVP?

Let’s hand out some NFL awards after an incredible 2021 regular season. Does MVP go to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady or Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers?

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Seton Hall

Trust in team depth key for No. 20 Seton Hall as it looks to extend winning streak during 2-game road swing

Seton Hall is coming off back-to-back wins over Butler and UConn and will attempt to keep the momentum going with games at DePaul Thursday and at Marquette Saturday.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Obituaries

Alvarez, Martha M.

Loving Sister Martha M. Alvarez, 93, of Nutley, passed away on January 10, 2022. Born in Camaquey, Cuba, she resided in Nutley for 22 .....

Cleary, Martin Dennis

Martin Dennis Cleary, "Marty", age 76, of Windsor, CO, died on Dec. 30, 2021 in Loveland, CO. Marty was born July 24, 1945 in .....

DeSantis, Victor

Victor DeSantis, 98, of Cedar Grove, formerly of West Caldwell, passed away on January 11, 2022. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1pm .....

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