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October 5, 2021

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N.J. schools prep for approaching deadline for staff to get COVID vaccine or be tested

Newark Superintendent Roger León said that, as of Monday, approximately 85% of teachers are vaccinated.

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Five Powerball tickets worth $50K each sold in N.J. for $699.8M drawing

The third-prize winning Powerball tickets were all sold in North Jersey. A single ticket won the $699.8M jackpot.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 37 COVID deaths, 1,255 cases. Transmission rate drops again.

New Jersey's seven-day average for newly confirmed positive tests dropped to 1,520, down 15% from a week ago and 11% from a month ago.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Murphy, Ciattarelli running mates face off tonight in N.J.’s only Lt. Gov. debate. Here’s what to know.

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and former state Sen. Diane Allen will debate Tuesday night.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Shopping Tips And Deals

Amazon has Black Friday 2021 deals earlier than ever. Here’s what’s already on sale.

Deals on big-ticket items can be found across every category, including electronics, toys, home goods, beauty and apparel

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New play ‘Portrait of the Widow Kinski’ explores the powers of love and trust

The thoughtful and delicate production plays at Vivid Stage in Summit through Sunday

By Patrick Maley | For NJ Advance Media

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Entertainment

Hollywood crews give support for strike authorization, setting stage for showdown with major studios

"This vote is about the quality of life as well as the health and safety of those who work in the film and television industry," IATSE President Matthew Loeb said.

By Tribune News Service

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Sports

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4-star Union DB decommits from Rutgers after tough loss to Ohio State Buckeyes

Rutgers suffers the first major blow to its historic 2022 recruiting class.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

AL Wild Card: Yankees announce roster vs. Red Sox: 2 surprise additions

Here's the New York Yankees roster before it takes on the Red Sox at Fenway Park in the American League Wild Card Game on Tuesday night.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Red Sox decide if J.D. Martinez, Chris Sale will be on Wild Card roster vs. Yankees

The Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game on Tuesday at Fenway Park.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Aiello, Joan Alberta

Upper Montclair resident 'touched many lives' Joan Alberta Aiello (nee: Eichler) of Upper Montclair, N.J., passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, September ....

Ball, Roselyn Rothbart

Roselyn Rothbart Ball, 94, of Wellington, Florida died on October 2, 2021. She was born and raised in Newark, NJ before moving to Hillside, .....

Durst, John Edward

Johnny, Dr. D, Doc, Ghee On October 4th, 2021, after a long and horrific battle with Alzheimer's, Dr. John Edward Durst (formerly of Spring .....

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