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High Schooler Struck, Killed By Car Jogging In Monmouth County High Schooler Struck, Killed By Car Jogging In Monmouth County
High Schooler Struck, Killed By Car Jogging In Monmouth County A 16-year-old girl died while jogging early Friday, Feb. 17 in Monmouth County, authorities said. The Allentown High School student was struck by a Kia Soul heading north on Route 539 in Upper Freehold Township around 7:45 a.m., New Jersey State Police said. The driver crossed over the center line and then up a grass embankment after hitting the girl near milepost 37.72, State Police said. No other injuries were reported and the driver remained at the scene. It wasn't immediately clear if charges had been filed. Upper Freehold School District superintendent Mark Guterl identified the vict…
Mercer County School District Mourns Loss Of Eighth-Grade Student Alex Wolohan Mercer County School District Mourns Loss Of Eighth-Grade Student Alex Wolohan
Mercer County School District Mourns Loss Of Eighth-Grade Student Alex Wolohan A Mercer County school district is mourning the loss of eighth-grade student Alex Wolohan. Grover Middle School student Alex Wolohan died on Friday, Nov. 4, the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District said in a release. “The district and the community extends our heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends,” Superintendent David Aderhold said in the release. “During this time, I ask that we respect the family’s wishes for time to process this tragedy and to respect their time as a family to grieve.” Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of Alex Wolohan. C…
NJ Star Athlete Found Dead In Central PA Dorm Room NJ Star Athlete Found Dead In Central PA Dorm Room
NJ Star Athlete Found Dead In Central PA Dorm Room A 21-year-old star athlete from New Jersey was found dead in his dorm room on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to York College of Pennsylvania school officials.  Andrew "Drew" Ruehlicke, of Mullica Hill, "was found unresponsive in his residence hall room earlier today and was later deemed deceased," Richard T. Satterlee, Ph.D, Dean of Student Development and Campus Life told Daily Voice in an email on Monday, Oct. 10.  Ruehlicke was a junior majoring in sport management, and a forward on the college's men's soccer team, according to the school's rooster.  He graduated from Bishop Eustace Prep …
Ewing Elementary School Student Dies Suddenly Ewing Elementary School Student Dies Suddenly
Ewing Elementary School Student Dies Suddenly The Ewing school district is mourning the unexpected loss of an elementary student. A fourth-grade student at Lore Elementary School died suddenly after a “courageous battle,” Assistant Superintendent Dr. Danita Ishibashi said in a release on the school’s website. The student’s organs will be donated to help save lives as a tribute to his “unparalleled spirit of kindness and generosity,” Dr. Ishibashi said. Those in need of support are urged to take advantage of the school’s counseling options. The district’s counseling services offices can be reached at (609) 538- 9800 ext. 2121. “Please…
South Jersey High School Junior Struck, Killed By Car While Cycling South Jersey High School Junior Struck, Killed By Car While Cycling
South Jersey High School Junior Struck, Killed By Car While Cycling A high school junior from South Jersey was struck and killed by a car, the district confirmed. Aarav Shah, a rising junior at High School North in the West Windsor-Plainsboro district, was riding with a group of bicyclists out of state when he was fatally struck by a passing car, Superintendent David Aderhold said in a release on Sunday, July 17. Shah was an active member of the school community, Aderhold said. Meanwhile, counselors and case managers were offering assistance to students in need, and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care staff is at the school from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on …
North Jersey High School Mourns Death Of Student North Jersey High School Mourns Death Of Student
North Jersey High School Mourns Death Of Student The Columbia High School community is mourning the loss of a student who died on Tuesday, March 29. Initial and unconfirmed reports indicate that the death was a suicide. The district released a statement confirming the student's death that reads in part: Out of respect for the family, currently, we are unable to share additional details of the student’s death. However, we understand that this loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions not only for our students, but also for members of our staff and parent community. Counseling will be made available to those who nee…
Penn State Volleyball Player Killed In York County Crash, Coroner Says Penn State Volleyball Player Killed In York County Crash, Coroner Says
Penn State Volleyball Player Killed In York County Crash, Coroner Says A 19-year-old Penn State grad died the day after a single-vehicle crash in Adams County, according to a release by the York County Coroner's office. Courtney Groft, 19, of first block of Sedgwick Drive located in Reading Township, Adams County, was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital on Saturday at 3:10 p.m., the release states. Groft lost control of her vehicle and struck a telephone pole at 2325 East Berlin Road in Adams County on Friday night at approximately 5:28 p.m., according to the release. Following the crash she was transported to the hospital where she later passed. The of…
Seton Hall Student Dies In Dorm, University Says Seton Hall Student Dies In Dorm, University Says
Seton Hall Student Dies In Dorm, University Says A Seton Hall University student died after suffering a medical emergency in a dorm room Monday, school officials said. The unidentified student was in Neumann Hall at the time of the incident, according to SHU President Joseph E. Nyre. The cause of death was not released, pending a medical examiner's report. The residence hall where the incident occurred was being used as quarantine housing for out-of-state students in the Spring 2021 semester. “We are anguished at the loss of any member of our university family, but especially at the death of a student,” Nyre said.  “We ache w…