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Sudden Death Of Manchester HS Assistant Principal Miguel Hernandez Spreads Shock, Sadness Sudden Death Of Manchester HS Assistant Principal Miguel Hernandez Spreads Shock, Sadness
Sudden Death Of Manchester HS Assistant Principal Miguel Hernandez Spreads Shock, Sadness A New Jersey school district is mourning the loss of its former superintendent. Miguel Hernandez, 58, was currently serving as interim assistant principal at Manchester Regional High School in Passaic County, after retiring as superintendent in 2021. He died on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 58. In response to Hernandez's passing, the school district held an early dismissal on Monday, Nov. 13. "Losing Dr. Hernandez leaves a profound absence in our school community," Superintendent Gary Lubisco, Jr. said in a letter. "He was a valued member of our school community and will be deeply missed by studen…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
A Look Inside AFC Haledon – Why It Is Much More Than An Urgent Care A Look Inside AFC Haledon – Why It Is Much More Than An Urgent Care
A Look Inside AFC Haledon – Why It Is Much More Than An Urgent Care The only urgent care center in Haledon is changing the way people who live and work in the community access healthcare. American Family Care (AFC) opened its doors less than a year ago, and it is already a go-to medical resource for patients seeking not only urgent care but also primary care and occupational medicine. “We offer so much more than a quick strep or COVID-19 test,” said Jeff Perchuk, independent owner and operator of AFC Haledon. “Our highly skilled medical staff is available seven days a week to provide the same services you could get from a primary care provider.” AFC Haledon…

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Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible' Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible'
Beloved North Jersey HS Teacher Fady Hanna Dies: 'We Feel Horrible' A Passaic County high school is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved teachers. Fady Hanna, an English teacher at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon since 2020, was remembered by Schools Superintendent Gary Lubisco Jr. as "an engaging teacher," who made students feel excited to attend class. "We feel horrible," Luisco told Daily Voice. "He was a beloved member of our school community and will be deeply missed." It was not immediately known when or how Hanna died. The school will be closed on Wednesday, April 19 due to Hanna's untimely death, officials announced in a le…

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by Jon Craig
News
Deaths Of Beloved Head School Custodian, Wife In Crash Devastates Haledon Community Deaths Of Beloved Head School Custodian, Wife In Crash Devastates Haledon Community
Deaths Of Beloved Head School Custodian, Wife In Crash Devastates Haledon Community Shock and sorrow spread through Haledon and beyond on Sunday with word that the school district’s beloved head custodian and his wife were killed in a horrific crash hours earlier. Responders tried in vain to revive Corrado LaRosa, the director of physical plant and custodial services, and his wife, Tina LaRosa, following the crash near the corner of Belmont Avenue and John Street minutes before midnight. Corrado LaRosa, 49, was driving a Fiat 500 Abarth that collided with a Nissan Murano driven by Anthony Crespo, 21, of Oakland. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:33 a.m. and his wi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Andrew Hazuda Of North Haledon Dies, 27 Andrew Hazuda Of North Haledon Dies, 27
Andrew Hazuda Of North Haledon Dies, 27 Wayne native Andrew Hazuda died on July 29 after a long illness. He was 27 years old. Andrew had lived most of his life in North Haledon and was a graduate of Manchester Regional High School. There, he served as captain of the baseball team and a member of the football team.  He also played football for Bergen Catholic High School. Visitation is Thursday, Aug. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home. Andrew is survived by his parents, Paul and Christine Hazuda; and his sister, Sara Paige Hazuda. CLICK HERE to donate to Andrew's funeral fund.

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Snow Day! These Passaic County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Snow Day! These Passaic County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday
Snow Day! These Passaic County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches. A Lodi middle school is closing early for the rest of the week due to ongoing water leaks. These schools are taking action before the snow. Bergen: Academy of the Holy Angels - Closed Bergen Catholic - Closed Immaculate Heart A…

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by Cecilia Levine