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Police: Somerset Bus Driver, 76, Made Inappropriate Comments To Female Student, 13 Police: Somerset Bus Driver, 76, Made Inappropriate Comments To Female Student, 13
Police: Somerset Bus Driver, 76, Made Inappropriate Comments To Female Student, 13 A 76-year-old Somerset County Educational Services bus driver was charged with harassment after making inappropriate students to a 13-year-old female student, authorities said. The Bridgewater-Raritan student was the only passenger on the bus when Joseph Galietti made the comments, Bridgewater police said. Galietti was arrested around 2 p.m. on March 10, authorities said. "Galietti was interviewed by detectives and based upon statements and evidence, the charge of harassment was sustained," local police said. The investigation is ongoing. 

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
COVID-19: Three Cases Reported In Somerset County Schools COVID-19: Three Cases Reported In Somerset County Schools
Covid-19: Three Cases Reported In Somerset County Schools Three COVID-19 cases were reported within a single Somerset County school district. One case was reported at Hillside Intermediate and two others at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Interim Bridgewater-Raritan Superintendent Thomas Ficarra said. It was unclear if the individuals were students or teachers. Those required to quarantine has been contacted. "It is important to note the district is in direct contact with the local health department officials on every incident related to COVID-19, and is coordinating closely with public health officials and following CDC, state and lo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
GoFundMe Started For Union Football Player In Coma Following Injury GoFundMe Started For Union Football Player In Coma Following Injury
GoFundMe Started For Union Football Player In Coma Following Injury A fundraiser has been started to help a Union High School varsity football player who suffered a serious injury in a game Oct. 25.  Kofi Ansah, a senior, was in the game against Bridgewater-Raritan when he suffered a lacerated spleen. He has been in a medically induced coma since Saturday, according to a GoFundMe campaign started on his behalf.  Although the lifelong Union resident's condition is serious, he is improving, the campaign's organizer said.  "The recovery process for Kofi has been long and full of highs and lows. His health is moving in a positive direction. Doct…

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by Paul Milo