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December 22, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Essex

N.J. woman stole her dead aunt’s Social Security checks for 25 years, authorities allege

An Essex County woman stole federal benefits intended for her deceased aunt for 25 years, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

By Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middlesex

Man pleads guilty in $24M kickback scheme involving Edison pharmacy, officials say

An Ohio man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to violating anti-kickback statutes that involved a New Jersey pharmacy.

By Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Passaic

Pair kidnapped N.J. man, held him for $30K ransom, investigators say

The men threatened to chop the man's fingers off his father did not pay a ransom of $30,000, authorities said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Atlantic

Mysterious set of metal seats washes up on Jersey Shore beach

A row of seats washed ashore in South Jersey on Tuesday, but police say it's not what you think it is.

By Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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Final performances for JC Nutcracker; new job fairs for the new year | Upcoming

JC Nutcracker concludes this weekend at Nimbus Arts Center; career fairs in the health field coming in 2024.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Food And Dining

Jersey Eats 2024: Vendors can apply now for NJ.com’s next food festival

The events highlight the state’s hottest restaurants, food trucks, markets, craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, bakeries and more

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Celebrating the best of Hudson’s eclectic 2023 music scene | Testa

While singles might seem more relevant in this era of streaming and playlists, true music aficionados still judge a year by its albums.

By Jim Testa | For The Jersey Journal

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Sports

How a New Jersey prep school coach helped a future St. John’s guard unlock his talents

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

What channel is Kansas vs. Yale on today? (12/22/23) Time, TV, LIVE STREAM: Watch men’s college basketball online

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

What channel is the Georgia Tech football game on tonight vs. UCF? | FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for Gasparilla Bowl

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Cantalupo, Jack

Beloved father, husband, and lifelong teacher, Jack Cantalupo, passed away peacefully at 93. Newark-born and New Brunswick-raised, Jack pitched a shutout for N.B.H.S. and...

Conahan, Susie

Director of Nursing & Cherished Wife, Mother & Grandmother, "Her Life Created Ripples of Affection, Love & Joy" Susie Conahan passed away in the .....

Demech, Ralph S.

S. Plainfield Phys Ed Teacher & Coach, Lebanon Family Man Ralph S. Demech, age 86 of Lebanon, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. .....

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