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How Superfan's Classic Order From Local NJ Diner Lured New Wide Receiver To NY Jets How Superfan's Classic Order From Local NJ Diner Lured New Wide Receiver To NY Jets
How Superfan's Classic Order From Local NJ Diner Lured New Wide Receiver To NY Jets "This what got the deal signed right here." Jets fans have the Morristown Diner to thank for their newest free agent acquisition.  Mike Williams, a wide receiver, said he signed with the team after seven seasons with the Chargers because a Jets superfan did the ultimate Garden State move: Ordered him a Taylor ham, two eggs and cheese from a diner and sent it to the Jets practice facility in Florham Park. NYJ Matt chronicled it all on Twitter, placing the order with Morristown Diner early Tuesday, March 19 and then updating millions as they waited for it to arrive. NYJ Matt, who lives in P…
Aaron Judge Picks Up Dinner Tab For NJ's Tommy DeVito Aaron Judge Picks Up Dinner Tab For NJ's Tommy DeVito
Aaron Judge Picks Up Dinner Tab For NJ's Tommy DeVito Aaron Judge, the current King of New York sports, did a kind gesture for Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito. DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate who lives in Cedar Grove, said in an interview with Peter Schrager, of FOX Sports, that he was recently dining in New York City when he noticed the Yankees slugger and 2022 MVP, at the table next to him. "I saw him out of the corner of my eye, but I didn't want to go say hello yet," DeVito said. "I waited for the end of the dinner. I went to go pay and the waiter came over and said 'Aaron paid for your tab.' " Peter Schrager chats with @…
Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop
Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop Has Tommy DeVito, the North Jersey native and winner of two straight games, given you hope about the future of the New York Giants? Tell him yourself. DeVito, the rookie starting quarterback for Big Blue, will be signing autographs at Primo Hoagies in Wayne at 1168 Hamburg Turnpike on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is DeVito's first public autograph appearance, the sandwich shop said. DeVito is a Cedar Grove native and Don Bosco graduate. In honor of DeVito's love for his mother's chicken cutlets, Primo Hoagies is offering 15 percent off on all primo size chicken cutlet…
Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of Former Pascack Valley HS Football Captain Devin Wolfe, 30 Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of Former Pascack Valley HS Football Captain Devin Wolfe, 30
Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of Former Pascack Valley HS Football Captain Devin Wolfe, 30 Joe Wolfe always knew his son was well-liked, but he didn't fully understand how loved he was until his funeral last week. Devin Wolfe, 30, who grew up in River Vale, died in a car accident on Long Island on Saturday, Sept. 9. His former teammates, friends from childhood, peers from college at Johnson & Wales University, coworkers, coaches, teachers, and relatives flew and drove out to Bergen County for Devin's services Thursday, Sept. 14 and Friday, Sept. 15. Seeing the nearly one thousand of them lining up for visitation at Becker Funeral Home and spilling out of pews at the funeral…
Legendary NJ Sportswriter Jim Hague Dead At 62 Legendary NJ Sportswriter Jim Hague Dead At 62
Legendary NJ Sportswriter Jim Hague Dead At 62 Jim Hague's byline was a fixture on the sports pages of New Jersey newspapers. The renowned journalist and Jersey City native died on Sunday, June 11 at the age of 62, according to his obituary.  Hague was a sports fanatic at a young age and always dreamed of being a sportswriter, when he used to write the recaps of his own games, his obituary reads. He graduated St. Peter's Prep in 1979 and studied journalism at Marquette University, according to his obituary. After graduation, his writing chronicled the exploits of northern New Jersey sports, writing for The Hudson Dispatch, The Hudson R…
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33 'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33 Lifelong Parsippany resident and Loyola University graduate Michael Anthony Wortmann died following a courageous battle with leukemia on Friday, June 2. He was 33. Born in Morristown, Michael went to Seton Hall Preparatory School and lived in Parsippany his entire life, his obituary says. Michael graduated from Loyola University in Maryland and worked as the Vice President of Sales at Hennion & Walsh in Denville, according to his LinkedIn profile. Michael was very enthusiastic about sports, especially the New York Giants and Atlanta Braves. He also loved to golf and spend time with his…
Linebacker From Wharton Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Linebacker From Wharton Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say
Linebacker From Wharton Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Two 20-year-old football players from St. Francis University sexually assaulted and raped a woman who had never had sex before in a Pennsylvania basement, authorities detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Marcel Mami, of Fredrick, MD, and Daunte White, of Wharton, NJ, have been arrested following a nearly six-month-long investigation on Tuesday, January 24, Loretto Borough police say. The unnamed Cambria County woman came forward during the summer following the assault during a house party in the borough on February 4, 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The men…
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School freshman Carrington DaCosta Reynolds died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 aged 15. Born in Livingston, Carrington was described as a “miracle baby” and was recognized as gifted by Rutgers University at just 15 months, his obituary says. Carrington was also honored as a “S.O.A.R.” (Student Soaring Outside of Park) for serving Thanksgiving Dinner to the homeless at the Ocean Avenue Baptist Church in Jersey City. Carrington was an aspiring music production company owner and “natural entrepreneur who knew how to negotiate,” his memorial says. He was also a youth us…
Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35 Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35
Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35 Lehigh Valley native and East Stroudsburg University graduate Ryan M. Dugan died unexpectedly on Monday, August 15. He was 35. Ryan was a member of the wrestling team at Notre Dame High School, where he graduated before attending East Stroudsburg University, his obituary says. Ryan continued to participate in sports in college by playing on the club rugby team while earning bachelor’s degrees in both business and economics, according to his memorial. Afterward, Ryan worked as an HVAC technician with his family at Dugan's Heat Pump & Air Conditioning, Inc. Ryan was known for his upbea…
'He Deserved It': Angry NJ Youth Baseball Coach Leaves Seasoned Umpire With Broken Jaw 'He Deserved It': Angry NJ Youth Baseball Coach Leaves Seasoned Umpire With Broken Jaw
'He Deserved It': Angry NJ Youth Baseball Coach Leaves Seasoned Umpire With Broken Jaw An angry North Jersey youth baseball coach left a seasoned umpire with a broken jaw when he sucker punched him in the face only after being ejected during a game, officials said. The incident happened during a 13-and-under game early this month in Branchburg, the US Amateur Baseball League said on Facebook. The coach who was "built like a linebacker" was apparently seen drinking in between games, and ejected after repeatedly arguing with the umpire, officials said. Upset about a call the umpire with more than 35 years of experience made, the unidentified coach apparently went up to hi…
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday. Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says. Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says. Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler. Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses. “I ask that in …
Tributes Mount: 'Gentleman, Class Act' Northern Valley Athletic Director Tom Kaechele Dies Tributes Mount: 'Gentleman, Class Act' Northern Valley Athletic Director Tom Kaechele Dies
Tributes Mount: 'Gentleman, Class Act' Northern Valley Athletic Director Tom Kaechele Dies TRIBUTE: It’s a measure of the man that tributes continued to mount – not just from his own school and district – as news spread of the death of Tom Kaechele. Thomas Kaechele, who was the athletic director at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, was a gentleman, a class act, someone who cared not just for his players but those of their opponents, as well, those who knew him said. He died Sunday after battling an illness. “The light in Bergen County sports shines a little bit less bright today,” wrote Jim Tolomeo Sr. “[It] lost one of the best ADs in the business plus a fine…
Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38
Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Morris County native, businessman, and beloved dad Christopher "Chris" Peter Stephen Findley died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 27. He was 38. Born at Hackettstown Memorial Hospital, Findley grew up in Morristown and attended Parsippany Hills and Morristown High Schools, his obituary says. Findley then went on to study business administration at the County College of Morris in Randolph before moving to Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2013, his memorial says. Findley worked for a roofing company and later studied Humanities with a concentration in Global Interest at Northern State University in Aberd…
Beloved NJ Elementary Student Dies Unexpectedly At Age 12 Beloved NJ Elementary Student Dies Unexpectedly At Age 12
Beloved NJ Elementary Student Dies Unexpectedly At Age 12 Beloved New Jersey elementary school student Jeremian N. Suriel died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 1. He was 12 years old. Lovingly called “CoCo” by his friends and family members, Suriel attended Gloucester Township Elementary School in Blackwood, his obituary says. Suriel was known for his love of music and sports, including baseball and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed video games and getting in front of the camera to create videos on TikTok with his cousins, Emani, Nyla, Alayla, and Cornell, according to his memorial. Suriel is predeceased by his mother, Jahaira Suriel; Aunts…
NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Talks Engagement To Ex-NFL Player In 'The Knot' NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Talks Engagement To Ex-NFL Player In 'The Knot'
NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Talks Engagement To Ex-nfl Player In 'The Knot' Two-time Olympic gold medalist and New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin is gracing the cover of "The Knot" ahead of her wedding to Andrew Levrone Jr. ALSO SEE: Five Things To Know About NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin The 22-year-old hurdler from Dunellen, and her future husband -- who spent two years playing for the Panthers, Jaguars, and Ravens -- had a mutual friend but didn't connect until he slid into her DMs on Instagram, she tells the outlet.  Bonding over their Christian faith and passion for sports, the two dated for a year before getting engaged. In her "The Kno…
Beloved Hamilton HS Grad Jared Dunn Dies Suddenly At Age 28 Beloved Hamilton HS Grad Jared Dunn Dies Suddenly At Age 28
Beloved Hamilton HS Grad Jared Dunn Dies Suddenly At Age 28 Beloved Hamilton native Jared Joseph Dunn died suddenly on Dec. 6 at the age of 28. Dunn graduated from Hamilton East-Steinert High School and lived in Trenton at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Dunn worked at Ruby Tuesday and was known for his love of sports, especially football and basketball, his memorial says. Dunn also loved video games, anime and freestyle rap. Dunn is survived by his mother Suzanne (Louis); and his loving brothers and sisters, Dawn Griffin (Peter), Kari Aloisio (Pat), Jessica, Elisa Alston (Will), Aileen Dunn, Amelia Dunn (Sheen), Ke…
Bergen County Boy, 14, Playing Basketball Collapses, Dies Bergen County Boy, 14, Playing Basketball Collapses, Dies
Bergen County Boy, 14, Playing Basketball Collapses, Dies Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…
Support Rises For Beloved Mt. Olive Coach, Young Daughter Critically Hurt In Head-On Crash Support Rises For Beloved Mt. Olive Coach, Young Daughter Critically Hurt In Head-On Crash
Support Rises For Beloved Mt. Olive Coach, Young Daughter Critically Hurt In Head-On Crash Support is on the rise for a Morris County father and daughter who suffered serious injuries in a head-on car crash. Benjamin “QB” Quattlebaum and his 12-year-old daughter, Destinee, were hospitalized with critical injuries after their car was struck head-on by a driver on Route 46 in Budd Lake on Saturday, Oct. 23, according to a GoFundMe launched for their medical expenses. Quattlebaum is a 2003 graduate of Mount Olive High School and a former member of the state championship football team. He also volunteers as a coach for the eighth-grade Mount Olive Junior Marauders Varsity football te…
NYC COVID-19 Capacities: Yankee Stadium Can Have Fans On Opening Day, All 5,425 Of Them NYC COVID-19 Capacities: Yankee Stadium Can Have Fans On Opening Day, All 5,425 Of Them
NYC Covid-19 Capacities: Yankee Stadium Can Have Fans On Opening Day, All 5,425 Of Them Following New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement Wednesday that large arenas in the Empire State can reopen at 10% capacity in less than two weeks, some fans began crunching numbers. We took care of that already (see below). First, know that you’ll have to present a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game or event. You’ll also have to wear a mask and social distance, of course. The Bronx Bombers launch the 2021 season with a six-game homestand beginning Opening Day, April 1, against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Metropolitans, who open the season on the road, begin their first …
Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week
Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said that he's declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom because of the "tragic events" last week at the U.S. Capitol. "Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients," Belichick said in a statement released Monday.  "Subsequently, the tragic events of last week occurred and the decision has been made not to move forward with the award," he added. "Above all, I am an American citizen with great …
Sussex County Native, Longtime Toms River Resident Jennifer Bower Dies After Cancer Battle, 38 Sussex County Native, Longtime Toms River Resident Jennifer Bower Dies After Cancer Battle, 38
Sussex County Native, Longtime Toms River Resident Jennifer Bower Dies After Cancer Battle, 38 Sussex County native and longtime Toms River resident Jennifer Bower died Dec. 29 after battling cancer. She was 38. Bower was born in Newton, where she attended Marian McKeown Elementary School and Kittatinny Regional High School, her obituary says. Bower also attended Delaware Valley High School in Pennsylvania and graduated from Toms River South High School in 2000, her memorial says. Bower worked as an adjuster at AmTrust Insurance at the time of her death. Outside the office, she was known for her love of sports, live music and animals — especially her three dogs, Nicki, Brighten and …
Yankees Add Somerset Patriots, Hudson Valley Renegades As Minor League Affiliates Yankees Add Somerset Patriots, Hudson Valley Renegades As Minor League Affiliates
Yankees Add Somerset Patriots, Hudson Valley Renegades As Minor League Affiliates It’s official: The New York Yankees are adding the Somerset Patriots and Hudson Valley Renegades while dropping the Trenton Thunder and Staten Island Yankees. The Pats, who play at TD Ballpark in Bridgewater, will be the Bronx Bombers’ new Double-A affiliate and the Renegades, who play at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, the new Single-A affiliate, Baseball America reported Friday. Also gone are the Charleston (SC) RiverDogs, a Full-Season-A team. The Yankees are expected to remain affiliated with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders because they own part of the Triple-A team, according to th…
Chatham High School Graduate, Tri-Varsity Athlete Cory Heidaran Dies, 27 Chatham High School Graduate, Tri-Varsity Athlete Cory Heidaran Dies, 27
Chatham High School Graduate, Tri-Varsity Athlete Cory Heidaran Dies, 27 Former Jersey City and Chatham resident Cory C. Heidaran died Oct. 8. He was 27 years old. Heidaran was born in Rockville, Maryland and spent time in California and North Carolina before settling in Chatham, where he graduated high school in 2012, according to his obituary. Heidaran was known for his passion of sports and was an avid football, lacrosse and ice hockey player, making him a tri-varsity athlete, his obit says. Cory attended SUNY Cortland and had most recently been working as an entrepreneur in Jersey City, according to a GoFundMe created in his memory. “He was the type of fri…
West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile
West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile The Long Valley community is mourning West Morris High School graduate Tyler Zgombic, who died Aug. 6 — just one week before his 27th birthday. Zgombic was born in Reno, Nevada and moved to California before settling in Long Valley, where he had lived for the past two decades, his obituary says. A recent graduate of Arizona State University, Zgombic was known for loving sports. He played basketball, umpired games and loved the Baltimore Ravens. Zgombic is survived by his parents, John and Shauna Zgombic; his brothers, Justin, Trey and Matt; his grandmothers, Jo Zgombic and DeAnn Dunnigan, …
Possible COVID-19 Exposure Halts Ramsey Football Workouts Possible COVID-19 Exposure Halts Ramsey Football Workouts
Possible Covid-19 Exposure Halts Ramsey Football Workouts Ramsey High School's football program has halted workouts just three days after they began over COVID-19 concerns. Some of the players may have been exposed to a non-football Ramsey High School individual, superintendent Dr. Matthew Murphy told NorthJersey.com. The NewJersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association guidelines mandates athletes must be groups of 10 or less. Athletes also cannot share equipment, must have proof of current physical exams and are subject to regular temperature checks. The organization last Friday proposed an abbreviated fall sports calendar, with games …
It Is High, It Is Far, It Is... Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, CC Working Out At Don Bosco In Ramsey It Is High, It Is Far, It Is... Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, CC Working Out At Don Bosco In Ramsey
It Is High, It Is Far, It Is... Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, CC Working Out At Don Bosco In Ramsey The diamond at Bergen County’s Don Bosco Prep has seen some dingers in its day, but not like the long-ball barrage launched earlier this week by New York Yankees Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks and Mike Ford (scroll down for videos). Joining them for a workout on the high school ballfield in advance of this Saturday's first official spring training workout were retired Yankee pitcher CC Sabathia and new New York Met reliever (and former Yank) Dellin Betances. Seeing two of the team's sluggers rounding into form was good news for Yankee fans. Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said earlier thi…
'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process 'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process
'Outdoors Safer Than Indoors': New Jersey Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Process New Jersey is officially in Stage 2 of reopening from the coronavirus lockdown. Outdoor dining at restaurants, non-essential indoor retail, childcare centers, libraries for curbside pick-up and drop off, and pickup for services at MVC centers were allowed to reopen Monday with restrictions. Social-distancing measures, limited capacity and face coverings were mandatory. Reopening indoor environments will be a slow and careful process, Gov. Phil Murphy noted. "Our goal is to not experience the spikes that other states are now seeing because they rushed to open too much too soon," h…
Matt Sarver Of Bernardsville Dies, 35 Matt Sarver Of Bernardsville Dies, 35
Matt Sarver Of Bernardsville Dies, 35 Matt Sarver of Bernadsville died on Feb. 22. He was 35 years old. Born and raised in Bernardsville, Matt attended Raritan Valley Community College (North Branch) and earned his associate's degree in liberal arts, his obituary says. He wet on to graduate Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech in 2010. Matt had been working as a commercial estimator for Direct Millwork in Washington, his obituary says. He was passionate about fishing, playing his guitar, music and watching sports, according to his obituary. Matt SarverMatt Sarver Matt is survived …
DETAILS EMERGE: Equestrienne Sensed Danger Days Before Grisly Morris County Shooting DETAILS EMERGE: Equestrienne Sensed Danger Days Before Grisly Morris County Shooting
Details Emerge: Equestrienne Sensed Danger Days Before Grisly Morris County Shooting "Michael Barisone shot me." That is what equestrienne Lauren Kanarek told 911 operators after being shot in the chest twice at point-blank range by the former U.S. Olympian on his 54-acre Long Valley property, the New York Post reports. Earlier that week, Kanarek -- a bronze medalist with the United States Dressage Federation -- wrote on Facebook that she was being bullied by a 6"3' man and feared for her safety. Kanarek had also tried reporting the former Olympian to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a nonprofit organization that works to end all forms of athletic abuse, and the United Stat…
Montclair Residents Raising Funds For Memorial To 7-Year-Old Ballplayer Montclair Residents Raising Funds For Memorial To 7-Year-Old Ballplayer
Montclair Residents Raising Funds For Memorial To 7-Year-Old Ballplayer A GoFundMe campaign has been started to honor the memory of an avid Montclair baseball player who drowned in a swimming pool over the summer.  Terry Demming, 7, played baseball for the Montclair Bulldogs and was known for a "high-spirited love of sports and the outdoors," the fundraiser's organizer said.   To honor the memory of the young athlete, the GoFundMe campaign is raising money to install a bench near the Glenfield Park diamond to "give family, friends, and all visitors a spot to connect in a place where he experienced great joy - fitting for an exuberant boy" who eas…