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Whooping Cough Case Reported At Sussex County High School Whooping Cough Case Reported At Sussex County High School
High Point Regional High School Whooping Cough A member of the High Point Regional High School community in Sussex has been diagnosed with pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, Superintendent Scott Ripley said in a letter to parents and staff on Thursday, Feb. 15. Ripley did not say if it was a student or staffer who was diagnosed with the highly contagious disease but urged parents to keep their children home from school if they come down with a cold followed by a cough. New Jersey mandates all children entering 6th grade who are 11 years or older get vaccinated against whooping cough, Ripley said.  According to the M…

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by Sam Barron
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Longtime NJ Transit Train Conductor, Devoted Dad Kenneth Leissler Jr. Dies Unexpectedly, 43 Longtime NJ Transit Train Conductor, Devoted Dad Kenneth Leissler Jr. Dies Unexpectedly, 43
Longtime NJ Transit Train Conductor, Devoted Dad Kenneth Leissler Jr. Dies Unexpectedly, 43 Longtime NJ Transit train conductor and devoted dad of two Kenneth Burke Leissler Jr. died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 3, aged 43. Born in Livingston, Kenneth graduated from High Point Regional High School in 1999 before moving to Dingmans Ferry, PA, his obituary says. He had worked as a train conductor with NJ Transit for the past 23 years. Kenneth is remembered as a dirt bike and motorcycle enthusiast who loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his cherished wife, Kathryn (nee Bathgate) Leissler and their two sons Kenneth III (17) and William Leissler (13); his sisters a…

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by Valerie Musson
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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Sussex County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Sussex County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Sussex County, Report Says The grades are in, and these Sussex County high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Sussex County” report: No. 1 - Sparta High School No. 2 - Newton High School No. 3 - Lenape Valley Regional High School No. 4 - High Point Regional High School No. 5 - Kittatinny Regional High School Sparta earned an overall grade of A-, with the Newton and Lenape Valley schools earning a B+ on Niche. The school…

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by Valerie Musson
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'She Fought Hard Every Day:' Sussex County Resident Danielle Murray Dies After Long Illness, 33 'She Fought Hard Every Day:' Sussex County Resident Danielle Murray Dies After Long Illness, 33
'She Fought Hard Every Day:' Sussex County Resident Danielle Murray Dies After Long Illness, 33 Sussex County resident Danielle Murray died at Overlook Hospital in Summit after a long illness on Monday, Dec. 26. She was 33. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Danielle moved to Sussex County in 1990, her obituary says. She then moved with her family to Colorado Springs before returning to Sussex County, where she had resided for the past 20 years. Danielle graduated from High Point Regional High School and worked for Atlantic Health in Morristown as an Administrative Assistant, according to her memorial. Danielle had a “heart of gold” and will forever be remembered for her endless generosity…

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by Valerie Musson
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Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32 Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32
Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32 Sussex County high school graduate and spa receptionist Kelly N. Fogarty died after a long and fearless battle with Addison’s Disease on Friday, Sept. 16. She was 32. Born in Rahway, Kelly was raised in Hillsborough and moved to Wantage in 2000, her obituary says. Kelly then attended High Point Regional High School, where she graduated in 2008, according to her memorial. Kelly had most recently worked as a receptionist at May’s Lash Spa in Sparta, which posted a heartfelt Facebook tribute following her passing. The May’s Lash Spa family is so terribly sad to announce the passing of o…

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by Valerie Musson
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Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Devoted Father Dies Suddenly, 46 Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Devoted Father Dies Suddenly, 46
Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Devoted Father Dies Suddenly, 46 Lifelong Sussex County resident and devoted father John F. Glennen died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 5. He was 46. Born in Port Jervis, NY, John grew up in the Sussex-Wantage area, where he attended High Point Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. John had worked for several years as a flooring journeyman for Johnny B’s Floor Covering in Toms River, his memorial says. John was remembered as a kind and caring soul who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Above all, John was a devoted father to his loving daughters, Destiny Rose …

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by Valerie Musson
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Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32 Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32
Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32 Lifelong Sussex County resident and beloved carpenter James L. Muller died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9. He was 32. Born in Newton, James attended High Point Regional High School and lived in Branchville at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. James was self-employed as a carpenter and a valued member of the Local #68 Operating Engineers, his memorial says. James was also a member of Branchville’s AA chapter. James leaves behind his loving mother, Nancy Muller; his brother, Daniel Muller; sisters, Theresa Munguia and Samantha Muller; nieces and nephews, Tia…

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by Valerie Musson
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Recent Sussex County HS Grad, Beloved Musician Jeremy Jackson Dies Suddenly At 18 Recent Sussex County HS Grad, Beloved Musician Jeremy Jackson Dies Suddenly At 18
Recent Sussex County HS Grad, Beloved Musician Jeremy Jackson Dies Suddenly At 18 Beloved Sussex County high school graduate and musician Jeremy Hunter Jackson died suddenly at his home on Nov. 10. He was 18. Born in Pequannock, Jackson grew up in Sussex and graduated from High Point Regional High School in Wantage this June, his obituary says. An artistic soul, Jackson was a percussionist and loved all types of music, often composing his own, his memorial says. Jackson also loved drawing and writing stories and poetry. In his free time, Jackson enjoyed video games and was a loyal member of the school’s video game club, his obituary says. Jackson is survived by his lo…

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by Valerie Musson
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North Jersey HS Principal Addresses Recent Slew Of Hateful Comments Made By Students North Jersey HS Principal Addresses Recent Slew Of Hateful Comments Made By Students
North Jersey HS Principal Addresses Recent Slew Of Hateful Comments Made By Students A North Jersey high school principal has issued a letter to parents addressing a recent slew of “homophobic, transphobic, anti-Semitic, and racist” comments that were made by its student community. While administrators did not disclose specific details or comments, Jonathan L. Tallamy, Principal of High Point Regional High School in Sussex, cited a number of “very serious student reports” in a letter sent to the High Point community this week. “Similar to our larger world, nation and state, High Point is currently facing profoundly difficult challenges that are having an impact on our schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
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‘Truly Amazing Friend:’ Sussex County Native Calvin Crowell Dies At Age 34 ‘Truly Amazing Friend:’ Sussex County Native Calvin Crowell Dies At Age 34
‘Truly Amazing Friend:’ Sussex County Native Calvin Crowell Dies At Age 34 Sussex County native and High Point Regional High School graduate Calvin Shane Crowell died at his home on June 26 at the age of 34. Born in Morristown, Crowell was a lifelong resident of the Sussex-Wantage area, his obituary says. Crowell graduated from High Point Regional High School and had worked at Acme Markets in Sussex, his memorial says. Crowell is survived by his mother, Rachel Crowell; his brother, Frederick C. Crowell and his girlfriend Eva Gonzalez, and his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Barbara Cerutti. Crowell’s cremation will be held privately. “You were there when anyo…

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by Valerie Musson
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Sussex County Native, High Point Regional HS Grad Anthony James Bush Dies, 29 Sussex County Native, High Point Regional HS Grad Anthony James Bush Dies, 29
Sussex County Native, High Point Regional HS Grad Anthony James Bush Dies, 29 Sussex County native and High Point Regional High School graduate Anthony James Bush died at his home in Wantage on June 6. He was 29. Born in Jersey City, Bush grew up in Wantage and participated in the SCARC work program, his obituary says. Bush was known for his love of all things food and going out to eat. His greatest love, however, was his family, according to his memorial, which is flooded with condolences from the many individuals whose lives he touched over the years. “It was my honor to be Anthony’s aide for 3 years,” writes Mary Thompson. “We were a force as a team! There are s…

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by Valerie Musson
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Sussex County HS Grad, Singer, Movie Blogger Matthew Epperly Dies Of Brain Hemorrhage At 24 Sussex County HS Grad, Singer, Movie Blogger Matthew Epperly Dies Of Brain Hemorrhage At 24
Sussex County HS Grad, Singer, Movie Blogger Matthew Epperly Dies Of Brain Hemorrhage At 24 Sussex County high school graduate, singer and movie blogger Matthew R. Epperly died May 13 from a brain hemorrhage at the age of 24. Born at Newton Hospital, Epperly graduated from High Point Regional High School, where he participated in theater and chorus, his obituary says. Epperly was known for his love of music, theater and movies and ran a movie review blog, his memorial says. In addition to running his blog, Epperly worked at a theater in Matamoras, PA, and had a second job at the Ross's Corner Quik Chek at the time of his death, according to his obit. “Matthew was a great son and…

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by Valerie Musson
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Sussex County Native, PA Father Of 2 Dylan Suess Dies Suddenly At 29 Sussex County Native, PA Father Of 2 Dylan Suess Dies Suddenly At 29
Sussex County Native, PA Father Of 2 Dylan Suess Dies Suddenly At 29 Sussex County native and father of two Dylan J. Suess died suddenly at Morristown Medical Center on Sunday, March 7. He was 29. Born in Westwood, Suess spent time in Little Ferry, Missouri, and Wantage before settling in Milford, PA in 2019, his obituary says. In 2010, Suess graduated from High Point Regional High School, where he played hockey, baseball and football and served as a “life member of the Suess Gang,” his memorial says. Suess had used his creative side to work as a manager at Sherman Williams in Newton, his obit says. He was known for his passion for animals and the outdoors…

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by Valerie Musson