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December 29, 2021

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Lodzinski leaves prison hours after N.J. Supreme Court tosses her murder conviction

She had been sentenced in January 2017 to 30 years without the possibility of parole in the 1991 death of her 5-year-old son.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

John Madden dies: NFL announces passing of legendary Raiders coach, broadcaster, video game namesake

John Madden has died.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

These N.J. towns are requiring masks inside amid rising COVID cases

A resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the state has led officials in six New Jersey towns to establish an indoor mask mandate in their communities.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

$2M Powerball ticket sold in N.J. as jackpot goes unclaimed

The jackpot now sits at $441 million for Wednesdays drawing.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant who was denied a car on the show gets an Audi Q3 as consolation prize

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Audi decided to give a "Wheel of Fortune" contestant who suffered a brutal loss in the bonus round on a recent episode a second chance by giving her an Audi Q3.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Shakespeare theater’s big Christmas show perseveres through COVID — and now an omicron wave

A vaccine card or a negative test is required for entry at most theaters. Booster shot proof may soon be as well.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

COVID upsurge quashes New Year’s Eve and other events

More shows being canceled at venues around the state

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Nick Krimin has lived through a lot of mayhem at Rutgers. This Gator Bowl bid might top it all

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Goodbye to Kevin Whitmer — the editor, advocate and cheerleader we all needed (especially me) | Politi

By Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Why Anthony Volpe trumpets Yankees promoting Dillon Lawson to hitting coach

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Baird, William L.A.

Retired Navy Command Master Chief, of Roseland William L.A. Baird, 80, of Roseland, N.J., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. A graveside service .....

Barry, John T.

Nutley Police Detective and Decorated Vietnam War Veteran John T. Barry, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, at his home in .....

Fitzpatrick, Brian Edward

Brian Edward Fitzpatrick, aged 78, of Sparta, NJ, entered into eternal life on Christmas morning, after a short illness. Born and raised in a .....

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