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South Brunswick Security Guard Jonathan Melli Dies, 38 South Brunswick Security Guard Jonathan Melli Dies, 38
South Brunswick Security Guard Jonathan Melli Dies, 38 Jonathan Melli, who died on Tuesday May 9 in Rahway, was passionate about his family and the Las Vegas Raiders, according to his obituary. Melli worked as a security guard for Gateway Security Inc. at Loreal in South Brunswick, his obituary reads.  While rooting for the silver and black, he also excelled at football, winning a state championship in 2002 while playing for the Clark Crusaders and attending Bryant College on a football scholarship, according to his obituary. Today is a day I have to reflect on one of my life’s influential friendships. Myself and many of my friends lost a…

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by Sam Barron
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Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44 Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44
Tyronne 'TJ' Marston Of Manasquan Dies, 44 Manasquan native and devoted dad Tyronne “TJ” Marston died on Sunday, Nov. 13. He was 44. Born in Portsmouth, VA, TJ grew up in Ocean Township and graduated from Ocean High School, his obituary says. TJ went on to work as a dialysis technician throughout Monmouth County, where he was known for his love of helping people. He was a kid at heart who loved the Las Vegas Raiders and animals — his favorite was his cats. But above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved son Patrick Melley. In addition to his son, TJ leaves behind his loving parents, Michele and Steve…

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by Valerie Musson
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NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID
NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID IT'S OFFICIAL: The National Football League has moved three Week 15 games to next week -- including a pivotal NFC East matchup between the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles -- as COVID-19 continues to decimate active rosters, the league announced Friday afternoon. The decision comes amid an escalation in coronavirus cases nationwide that have slammed college and professional sports. The Cleveland Browns, who among those who had games rescheduled, most recently listed 23 players on the NFL's Covid-19/Reserve list including starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. Coach Kevin Stef…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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NY Giant Saquon Barkley Tests Positive For COVID-19, NFL Says NY Giant Saquon Barkley Tests Positive For COVID-19, NFL Says
NY Giant Saquon Barkley Tests Positive For Covid-19, NFL Says NY Giant Saquon Barkley has tested positive for COVID-19, according NFL Media.  The running back can only return to the field if he tests negative twice before Sunday's game against the Raiders, according NFL coronavirus protocols. #Giants RB Saquon Barkley tested positive for COVID-19 on his initial test, source said, and he is one of several players being retested. He is vaccinated, so he needs two negative tests within 24 hours and no symptoms to play if his positive is confirmed. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2021 Barkley was absent from practice Wednesday, according to an…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Pennsylvania's Carl Nassib Is First Active NFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay Pennsylvania's Carl Nassib Is First Active NFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay
Pennsylvania's Carl Nassib Is First Active NFL Player To Publicly Come Out As Gay West Chester, PA native and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to publicly come out as gay. Although several athletes have come out after retiring from the NFL, Nassib made history by opening up about his sexual orientation while still being an active player. The 28-year-old said in a video posted to Instagram Monday that he has been "meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Nassib (@carlnass…

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by Nicole Acosta