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March 15, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Ocean

‘Firefighters saved my home.’ Neighbors escaped as forest fire raged in N.J.

The brush started Sunday in Lakewood and jumped into Brick, growing into at least a 170-acre forest fire.

By Avalon Zoppo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middlesex

2 charged with assaulting Capitol police officer from N.J. who died after attack, report says

Brian Sicknick grew up in South River and was a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. town’s board of education president dies of COVID after a month in the hospital

Ann Marie Panzarelli, 51, of Keyport, was hospitalized on Feb. 8 and placed on a ventilator when complications developed, her family said.

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

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Morris

Man uses kayak to rescue dog that wandered into icy N.J. lake

It happened at Cozy Lake in Jefferson last week.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Ex-Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez ‘fighting to stay together’ after calling off engagement, reports say

The New York Post reported Friday that former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and actress/singer Jennifer Lopez broke off their engagement.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Oscars 2021: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah,’ ‘Nomadland,’ ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ among N.J.-connected nominees

Newark's Lucas Brothers lead the pack. The 2021 Oscars air April 25 on ABC.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Oscars 2021: “Nomadland,” “Mank,” “Minari” among the best picture nominees

The Oscars will be held April 25 in Los Angeles.

By The Associated Press

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Sports

Subscriber Exclusive

Devils off to worst start in decade, but ‘we are improving,’ Lindy Ruff insists

The New Jersey Devils' 20 points in 25 games is their worst start to a season since 2010-11.

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers wrestling’s Mike VanBrill never gave up. Now he’s an All-America contender

Inside Rutgers' Mike VanBrill's inspired run to third place at the Big Ten Championships.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

NFL rumors: Ex-Giants guard Kevin Zeitler explains why he signed with the Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens signed former New York Giants guard Kevin Zeitler on Monday to a three-year, $22.5 million contract.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Ancona, Mary Ann Pelos

Mary Ann Pelos Ancona Retired nurse, loved to travel, 88 Mary Ann Pelos Ancona, 88, passed away on Thursday morning, March 11, 2021 at .....

Davis, Michael J.

Michael J.Davis Service is Tuesday for West Orange resident Michael J. Davis, of West Orange, N.J., passed away on March 7, 2021. Service to .....

Echols Sr., Richard A.

Richard A. Echols Sr. Richard A. Echols Sr., 69, of Hillsborough, New Jersey departed this life March 5, 2021. A private celebration was held .....

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