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December 17, 2021

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High-ranking prison official now charged in brutal attack at N.J. women’s prison

Sean St. Paul, the highest-ranking official at the prison during the violent cell extractions, has now been criminally charged.

By Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rural N.J. town will redevelop nation’s first outlet shopping center into a housing complex

Flemington council adopts redevelopment plan for the Liberty Village shopping center and surrounding area.

By Vashti Harris | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. officials say TikTok school shooting threat is not credible, but police presence will be boosted

The nationwide social media threat led schools and police officials to alert parents Thursday.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hate those gas-powered leaf blowers? N.J. may be banning them.

Legislators are citing environmental and noise pollution concerns.

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

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Entertainment

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Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, wins Miss America 2022 at 100th anniversary pageant. She shared her ADHD diagnosis.

Broyles was also open about her dermatillomania diagnosis.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Miss America 2022: Live updates, winner and why there’s only 50 contestants

The 100th anniversary Miss America pageant is happening in Connecticut.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Opinion

We’re done with dining out in New Jersey | Opinion

We will continue to go out to dinner in New York because we don’t have to worry that the family sitting next to me is spewing COVID germs.

By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist

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Sports

Predicting post lockout signings in MLB | Carlos Correa or Freddie Freeman to Yankees?

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rutgers recruit could make instant impact (and be part of new trend)

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

NFL Week 15 picks: Predictions for Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants | Will inaccurate Mike Glennon upset Dak Prescott?

By Zack Rosenblatt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Forte, Marie

Always put her family first Marie (Checchetto) Forte, of Somerset, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was 86 years old. .....

Geletta, Russell Joseph

U.S. Navy veteran, owner of Geletta Drywall Construction, 76 Russell J. Geletta, 76, of Forks Twp., PA, formerly of Monmouth Junction, NJ, died peacefully .....

George, Varughese

Beloved husband & father, of Sayreville, 69 Varughese George, age 69 of the Parlin section of Sayreville passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 .....

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