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Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash
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, …

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Paramus Officer Clears Snow For Handicapped Resident, Schoolkids Paramus Officer Clears Snow For Handicapped Resident, Schoolkids
Paramus Officer Clears Snow For Handicapped Resident, Schoolkids PARAMUS, N.J. -- A passing Paramus police reserve officer got his back into helping a handicapped borough resident and youngsters at a nearby school. Alfredo Batenga IV grabbed a shovel Friday morning and helped local businessman Polao Macaayan clear the Lockwood Drive neighbor's sidewalk next to Ridge Ranch Elementary School. "The resident is handicapped," said Batenga, who is also a volunteer borough firefighter. "At the same time, in front of her house is a sidewalk where students and citizens of Paramus pass by. "I want to help keep them safe all the time."

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by Jerry DeMarco