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August 9, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Weather

N.J. weather: Dangerous heat today to be followed by thunderstorms and, finally, some relief

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all or parts of 18 counties through 8 p.m. with heat indexes above 100 degrees expected.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

N.J. ranks 19th worst for pedestrian deaths, study says

An annual report examining pedestrian fatalities says New Jersey drivers and pedestrians are victims of poor road design.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Hunterdon

Man dies after car carrier trailer goes through red light, hits two vehicles, cops say

The 77-year-old driver of a Nissan Altima died in the crash, investigators said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Throngs of spotted lanternflies swarm N.J. apartment building, video shows

One local resident reported "tens of thousands" of the pesky insects swarming a building near a park.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

John Travolta remembers Olivia Newton-John in message from ‘Your Danny’

'Your impact was incredible,' Travolta said in a tribute. Dionne Warwick also memorialized Newton-John.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Subscriber Exclusive

Ezra Miller charged with felony burglary for alleged alcohol theft

The star of 'The Flash,' who grew up in New Jersey, was arrested twice this spring and is the subject of several allegations. But Warner Bros. Discovery still plans to release the movie.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Subscriber Exclusive

This popular N.J. ice cream shop was just named one the country’s best

Yet another honor for this exalted parlor known for its inventive flavors

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Big Ten on verge of reaching $1 billion media rights deal without longtime partner ESPN, per report

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers basketball summer workouts: 5 tidbits as Scarlet Knights enter the post-Geo Baker, Ron Harper Jr. era

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees’ Isiah Kiner-Falefa isn’t worried about emerging prospects, details improved defense

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Augustine, Dr. Robert L.

Former Seton Hall University professor Dr. Robert L. Augustine, 89, of Livingston, NJ, passed away from a battle with cancer on August 6, 2022. .....

Bocchino, Robert

BOCCHINO, Robert / LAVALLETTE, NEW JERSEY/ The Officers and Agents of Local Union No. 164, IBEW are hereby summoned to pay their final respects .....

Christianson, Gloria

Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Gloria Christianson, 91, died on August 7, 2022. She is survived by her daughters Jan (Mike), Karen (Dave), Susan (Darrell), 7 .......

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