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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Hunterdon County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Hunterdon County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Hunterdon County, Report Says The grades are in, and these Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County” report: No. 1 - Hunterdon Central Regional High School No. 2 - North Hunterdon High School No. 3 - Voorhees High School No. 4 - Hunterdon County Academies No. 5 - Delaware Valley Regional High School The top three high schools earned an overall A grade, with numbers four and fiv…

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by Valerie Musson
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Memorial For Councilman Shot Dead At PSE&G Will Help Daughter Through College In PA Memorial For Councilman Shot Dead At PSE&G Will Help Daughter Through College In PA
Memorial For Councilman Shot Dead At PSE&G Will Help Daughter Through College In PA A former PSE&G employee shot and killed his supervisor outside the utility company's Somerset County facility on Wednesday, Feb. 8,  authorities say.  But this "one-of-a-kind" man's legacy will live on through his daughter, according to his family. Russell "Russ" D. Heller, 51-year-old councilman in Milford, NJ, was gunned down by 58-year-old Gary T. Curtis on Weston Canal Road in Franklin Township shortly after 7 a.m. Feb. 8, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Curtis soon turned the gun on himself, and both men died the same day, as Daily Voice previously reported.  H…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Dedicated Dad, Hunterdon County Outdoorsman Dies Suddenly, 39 Dedicated Dad, Hunterdon County Outdoorsman Dies Suddenly, 39
Dedicated Dad, Hunterdon County Outdoorsman Dies Suddenly, 39 Dedicated dad and Hunterdon County outdoorsman Charles William Snyder died unexpectedly on Friday, August 12. He was 39. Born in Missoula, Montana, Charles moved to Milford and graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School in 2001, his obituary says. Charles was known for his love of spending time outdoors, especially returning to his home state of Montana. “No matter the town or the state, he was truly home being outside,” his memorial says. Charles also collected Hot Wheels and celebrated as a fan of the Eagles and Phillies. Above all, Charles was a dedicated father to his loving…

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by Valerie Musson
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Car Crash Kills Hunterdon County HS Grad, 26 Car Crash Kills Hunterdon County HS Grad, 26
Car Crash Kills Hunterdon County HS Grad, 26 A beloved Hunterdon County high school graduate, carpenter and fisherman was killed in a car crash at the age of 26. David Justin Button, of Pittstown, died at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown following the Dec. 6 crash, his obituary says. Born in Hackettstown, Button grew up in Pittstown and attended Immaculate Conception School in Annandale before graduating from Delaware Valley Regional High School in 2013. A skilled and passionate carpenter, Button is remembered as a quick learner who “enjoyed making people smile throughout the day,” his memorial says. Button had also spent the pa…

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by Valerie Musson
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Teen Killed In Hunterdon County New Year’s Crash Was Talented Athlete, ‘Friend To All’ Teen Killed In Hunterdon County New Year’s Crash Was Talented Athlete, ‘Friend To All’
Teen Killed In Hunterdon County New Year’s Crash Was Talented Athlete, ‘Friend To All’ The 17-year-old boy killed in a New Year’s Day crash in Hunterdon County was remembered as a talented athlete and a friend to all. Liam Reed Newman, a senior at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, was killed in a crash near Hog Hollow Road and Rt. 513 in Alexandria Township around 5:30 a.m., DailyVoice.com reported. Born in Allentown, PA, Newman lived in Flemington before settling in Frenchtown in 2017, his obituary says. Newman was a skilled student-athlete and member of the wrestling and lacrosse teams, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family’s funeral expenses.…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Beloved North Jersey HS Athlete Killed In New Year's Car Crash Beloved North Jersey HS Athlete Killed In New Year's Car Crash
Beloved North Jersey HS Athlete Killed In New Year's Car Crash A beloved North Jersey high school athlete died in a car crash before dawn on New Year’s Day. Liam Newman, a senior wrestler and lacrosse player at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, was killed in a crash near Hog Hollow Road and Rt. 513 in Alexandria Township around 5:30 a.m., according to local rescue crews and a GoFundMe launched for the family’s funeral expenses. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the tragic loss of our loved one and friend, Liam Newman,” reads the fundraiser, created by Meredith Torrey. “Liam was a great son, brother, teammate, and friend to …

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
These Are The Best High Schools In Hunterdon County, Website Says These Are The Best High Schools In Hunterdon County, Website Says
These Are The Best High Schools In Hunterdon County, Website Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and Niche.com has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best K-12 public and private schools in America (click here for more on methodology). The website broke it down even further, compiling a list of the best high schools in Hunterdon County. "One thing that sets Niche's rankings apart is we consider the entire student experience, including what students do after high sc…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Family Restaurant Owner John Cryan III Dies Suddenly At 31 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Family Restaurant Owner John Cryan III Dies Suddenly At 31
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Family Restaurant Owner John Cryan III Dies Suddenly At 31 Hunterdon County native and family restaurant owner John F. Cryan III died suddenly at his home in Pittstown on July 17. He was 31. Born in Piscataway, Cryan spent several years in Inverness, FL before moving to Pittstown, where he’d lived for the past 21 years, his obituary says. Cryan graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School and Sage Day High School in 2008, his memorial says. Afterward, he joined the family business by stepping into the role of owner and manager at Cryan’s Tavern in Annandale, which posted a sign honoring his memory that was flooded with heartfelt comments o…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
New Safety App Allows Hunterdon County Students To Anonymously Report Bullying, Drugs, Threats New Safety App Allows Hunterdon County Students To Anonymously Report Bullying, Drugs, Threats
New Safety App Allows Hunterdon County Students To Anonymously Report Bullying, Drugs, Threats Hunterdon County students can now make anonymous reports about bullying, drug sales and other threats through the use of the district's newly launched “Safe Schools” app. The Hunterdon County Safe Schools App is monitored 24 hours a day to give students a safe, secure path to report common school issues to district and/or law enforcement officials, Acting Prosecutor Michael J. Williams said. From mental health concerns to weapons possession, abuse, planned attacks and “anything that they feel should be reported,” the Safe Schools app even allows users to communicate one-on-one with a real p…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Teacher Found Dead Of Suicide At Passaic County School Teacher Found Dead Of Suicide At Passaic County School
Teacher Found Dead Of Suicide At Passaic County School A teacher from Pennsylvania who was found dead at Pompton Lakes High School had apparently killed himself, authorities said Saturday. Although an autopsy was to determine the official cause, the death of Patrick Moccia, 47, of Doylestown, PA, was “believed to be the result of an apparent suicide,” Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Pompton Lakes Police Chief Derek Clark said in a joint announcement. Police found the body of Moccia, who taught at the school, shortly after 9 p.m. Friday following a search on a welfare check, they said. Moccia began in the school district as a w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Native, Former Firefighter John Franks Dies, 39 Hunterdon County Native, Former Firefighter John Franks Dies, 39
Hunterdon County Native, Former Firefighter John Franks Dies, 39 Hunterdon County native and former Frenchtown firefighter John Franks died Nov. 24 at the age of 39. Born in Raritan Township, Franks graduated from Delaware Valley Regional High School, his obituary says. He later attended the American Motorcycle Institute (AMI) in Daytona Beach, FL, where he specialized in Ducati motorcycle repair, his memorial says. Franks then worked at Michael Andretti Powersports in Phillipsburg and Flemington Yamaha before becoming an automotive tire technician at BJ’s Wholesale in Flemington. Franks was known for his love of helping people and had served as a memb…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
NEW RANKINGS: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Hunterdon County NEW RANKINGS: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Hunterdon County
NEW Rankings: Website Runs Down Top Public High Schools In Hunterdon County We’ve seen the top public schools throughout New Jersey, but what about Hunterdon County? Niche.com graded every school across the U.S. based on a "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," it said. According to the newly-released set of rankings, the top public high school in Hunterdon County is Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Flemington. Here are the other top-rated high schools in Hunterdon County, according to Niche.com. State test scores, college readiness, graduatio…

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by Valerie Musson