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NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1. DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers. Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023 "We are devastat…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
NJ Golfer Returning To U.S. Women's Open After Reaching Leaderboard While In High School NJ Golfer Returning To U.S. Women's Open After Reaching Leaderboard While In High School
NJ Golfer Returning To U.S. Women's Open After Reaching Leaderboard While In High School A Monmouth County golfer who was in high school while on the leaderboard of an LPGA major tournament's final round is returning to the event three years later. Megha Ganne qualified for the 2024 U.S. Women's Open after winning a U.S. Golf Association qualifying tournament on Monday, Apr. 15. The Holmdel native finished six under par in the two-round event in El Macero, California. Ganne shared pictures on Instagram of the official invitation to her third LPGA major. "US OPEN BOUND!!" Ganne posted. "[It's] been a while since one of these, grateful for another U.S. Women's Open opp…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
2 Jersey Shore High Schools Remote After COVID-19 Outbreaks Linked To Student Parties 2 Jersey Shore High Schools Remote After COVID-19 Outbreaks Linked To Student Parties
2 Jersey Shore High Schools Remote After Covid-19 Outbreaks Linked To Student Parties A pair of Jersey Shore high school switched to remote learning following student parties later deemed the source of COVID-19 outbreaks, district officials said. Remote instruction began at Monmouth Regional and Holmdel high schools March 19. Holmdel had approximately 100 teachers and students in quarantine, while it was unclear how many individuals were affected at Monmouth Regional. “We all want the pandemic to end, so we can return to our normal routines," Holmdel Superintendent Lee Seitz said in a letter to families. "But the here and now still requires a degree of vigilance if we…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Liam O'Connell, 40, Of Hoboken; Fought Cancer With 'Humor And Grace' Liam O'Connell, 40, Of Hoboken; Fought Cancer With 'Humor And Grace'
Liam O'Connell, 40, Of Hoboken; Fought Cancer With 'Humor And Grace' Liam Patrick O'Connell of Hoboken died at home Friday. He was 40 years old.  He died from a rare form of nueroendocrine cancer, which he battled for eight months with "humor and grace," loved ones said.  Born in Red Bank to Timothy and the late Catherine O'Connell, he graduated from Holmdel High School and Boston College before embarking on a successful career as a financial adviser. He worked for Merrill Lynch for 15 years and finished his career with Morgan Stanley.  Along with his father, he is survived by his wife Stefanie; brothers Tim O’Connell Jr and Sean O’Conne…

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by Paul Milo