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August 3, 2023

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Somerset

Father of 3 drowns rescuing children in N.J. river, cops say

The body of the 42-year-old South River man was recovered at 5:28 p.m. in the Millstone River, police said.

By Nicolas Fernandes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Cape May

Jersey Shore mayor sentenced in tax case, re-indicted with 2 others on benefits charges

Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron got probation for failing to report $40K in earnings and is again facing charges he improperly received health benefits.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Woman found lying on the ground was struck, killed by garbage truck, police say

The garbage truck was emptying a dumpster when the woman was hit, investigators said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. flags to fly at half-staff to honor the life of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver

Oliver, 71, died Tuesday.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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NYC cupcake chain expands into N.J. with new store at American Dream

Butter Lane, a foodie-favorite, has gotten national attention on The Martha Stewart Show, the Food Network and it has a YouTube presence.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Live music, Pride with your pup, and more to do this week in Hudson County

The Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival and Corgi Spirits are hosting their 6th annual Pride With Your Pup on Sunday, Aug 6.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Subject of ‘Man on a Mission’ doc back for meet-and-greet and screening at LSP on Aug. 9

"It was a really positive experience in their lives. They made a lot of friends and connected with people they wouldn’t have met otherwise.”

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Left-hander explains why he vetoed trade deadline deal to contender

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Jets Hall of Fame Game: 5 players to watch in preseason opener vs. Browns, including Mekhi Becton

By Andy Vasquez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Mets owner Steve Cohen guesses 2024 expectations will be ‘a lot lower’

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Amato, Arthur F.

On July 27, 2023, the world lost a beautiful, kind and loving soul surrounded by family. Arthur F. Amato, 80, of Cape Coral, Florida .....

Amiano, Fortunato "Fred"

Career CPA & Business Owner, Family Man, Lived in E. Brunswick FRED AMIANO of Monroe Township NJ passed suddenly away on Saturday, July 29, .....

Brennan Jr., Anthony J. "Tony"

Loving husband, dear brother, cherished uncle Anthony "Tony" J. Brennan Jr., 65, of Barnegat, NJ, a longtime former Elizabeth resident, entered into eternal rest .....

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