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Union High School
Lifestyle
NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (
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A longtime Union elementary school teacher learned just how much she meant to her students on live TV. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, DeBaere, who teaches at Livingston Elementary School, was spotlighted on "The View," by Union High School teacher and teacher advocate Nicholas Ferroni. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The View (@theviewabc) But what DeBaere didn't know was a special video had been prepared, featuring her family, colleagues and former students who spoke about what she meant to them. DeBaere is retiring at…
Schools
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Scared
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A hammer and knife were recovered and one person was injured in a pair of unrelated lockdowns that had students panicking at Union High School Friday, authorities said. An adult student who showed up with a hammer was taken into custody following the 8 a.m. lockdown, Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo said. The hammer and a knife were subsequently recovered and a second student was removed from the building before the lockdown was lifted, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. A second lockdown that lasted several hours was imposed around 11 a.m. by school security on repor…
Sports
GoFundMe Started For Union Football Player In Coma Following Injury
A fundraiser has been started to help a Union High School varsity football player who suffered a serious injury in a game Oct. 25. Kofi Ansah, a senior, was in the game against Bridgewater-Raritan when he suffered a lacerated spleen. He has been in a medically induced coma since Saturday, according to a GoFundMe campaign started on his behalf. Although the lifelong Union resident's condition is serious, he is improving, the campaign's organizer said. "The recovery process for Kofi has been long and full of highs and lows. His health is moving in a positive direction. Doct…
News
'Rest In Peace, Little Man': Union Mourns 12-Year-Old Jeremy Maraj
Friends, classmates, neighbors and other residents of Union came together over the weekend to remember Jeremy Maraj, a 12-year-old boy who died Friday from injuries he suffered in a hit-and-run accident. "The past few days have been very sad because we lost a very good person," said one woman, one of several people to post online testimonials. "Jeremy has always been funny, kind and great to everyone. You will never be forgotten. We love you Jeremy." A memorial to the Kawameeh Middle School student was erected at Irene Hoppe Park Friday, just hours after Jeremy died at Un…
Neighbors
Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash
Gov. Phil Murphy has issued an executive order that U.S. and state flags fly at half-staff Friday in honor of Anthony Steitz, a 17-year-old from Union who died after his car crashed in Watchung late Saturday night. “Private First Class Anthony P. Steitz was taken from us much too soon in a tragic automobile accident,” said Murphy. “His selfless service and dedication to our state and country will not be forgotten. Tammy and I would like to express our sincere condolences to Anthony’s family and friends in this difficult time.” Steitz, a member of the Junior ROTC at Union High School, …
Neighbors
Update
: 'Outstanding' Union Teen Active In ROTC Dies In Car Crash
A Union High School student who came from a family of firefighters and belonged to the school's junior ROTC program has died, the New Jersey Veterans Network said Sunday. According to the State Police, Anthony Steitz, 17, suffered serious injuries in a car crash Saturday night. He was driving eastbound on I-78 in Watchung around 11:30 p.m. when his sedan left the roadway and crashed into some trees. No other vehicles were involved, Sgt. Jeff Flynn of the State Police said. The cause of the crash was still under investigation Sunday. Steitz was taken to an ar…
Obituaries
West Milford Dad, Beloved Football Coach Ryan Comeau Dies, 41
Ryan Comeau of West Milford died Sunday, May 6 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 41 years old. Comeau had been out of work as a teacher at Chatham Day School and football coach at Union High School after being diagnosed in January 2017 with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. More than $68,900 had been raised for the father of two on a YouCaring page, where he is described as being a fighter and giver. "There are no words that can capture his love of life, his warrior spirit, his compassion and commitment to those around him, and the light that he truly was for so many," said the…
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