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‘Bright Spot In A Dark World:’ Beloved Hunterdon County HS Grad Dies After Cancer Battle, 19
Hunterdon County is mourning the loss of a recent high school graduate following a valiant battle with cancer. Jacob Ryan Wassel died at his Raritan Township home in the loving embrace of his family on Wednesday, Oct. 11, his obituary says. He was 19. Born in Royal Oak, MI, Jacob was known for launching the Esports gaming club at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where he graduated in 2022. He loved playing video games online with both local friends and others all over the country. Jacob was also incredibly patriotic and hoped to use his vast knowledge of military history to enlist a…
Schools
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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Drag Show Sparks Outrage Among Parents, Teachers Of NJ High School
Parents and teachers of a New Jersey high school expressed frustration over administration's handling of a student drag show in October. The event at Hunterdon Central Regional High School was held on Oct. 27, leaving teachers outraged over the loss of instructional time. Parents additionally expressed concern at a recent board meeting, according to footage shared by Libs of TikTok on Twitter: “Instead of our students being engaged in academic time, they were applying makeup and changing into their drag costumes,” says one parent. “This was a loss of over 30 minutes of instructional time fo…
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Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35
Hunterdon County native and beloved new father John Thomas “Jack” Duffy, Jr. died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 35. Born in Denver, Colorado, Jack grew up in Whitehouse Station and currently lived in Hampton, his obituary says. Jack was a member of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2005 and Temple University 2012. He spent over a decade building a career in the insurance industry and worked as a senior underwriter, according to his memorial. Jack was described as having “the biggest heart” and was enthusiastic about anything and everything that he did. H…
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Painter, Father Of Baby Son Dies After Fearless Leukemia Battle, 22
Hunterdon County painter and father of a seven-month-old son Marvin Ernesto Lainez Alfaro died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick on Wednesday, July 6 following a fearless four-year battle with leukemia. He was 22. Born in Sensuntepeque, El Salvador, Marvin emigrated to the United States in 2013 and attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where he graduated in 2017, his obituary says. Marvin then started working as a painter for Scott C. Rule Painting in Frenchtown and quickly became well-known for his positive attitude and upbeat personality. Marvin is also …
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Resident Dies In Hospital Weeks After Crash, 24
NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Montero was riding a motorcycle during the crash. The article has been updated. ---------------- A 24-year-old Hunterdon County resident has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital several weeks after a serious crash near a local high school. Steven Montero, of Flemington, was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital following the Saturday, June 4 crash at the intersection near Hunterdon Central Regional High School, DailyVoice.com reported. He spent several weeks in a medically-induced coma and was pronounced dead on Sunda…
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Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash
Support is on the rise for a 24-year-old Hunterdon County man who has been in a medically-induced coma for over a week following a life-threatening crash. Steven Montero, of Flemington, was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital following a serious crash at the intersection near Hunterdon Central Regional High School on Saturday, June 4, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. “As many people noticed it was a horrible accident,” reads the campaign, created by Norma Cruz Ruiz. Montero has been in a medically-induced coma after suffering from severe internal bleeding an…
Obituaries
NJ Salutatorian, Aspiring Doctor Dies During Hiking Trip, 18
New Jersey high school salutatorian and aspiring doctor at Cornell University Benjamin Paul Daus died Sunday, Jan. 23 after falling during a waterfall hike in Kauai, Hawaii. He was 18. Described as a “miracle child,” Daus earned the title of Salutatorian for the class of 2021 at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, his obituary says. Daus was a freshman at Cornell University, where he was studying to become a doctor. He had a huge range of talents and interests, including jazz and marching bands, playing the piano and saxophone, fencing, civic engagement, speaking French, and trav…
Obituaries
Beloved Hunterdon County Native Charles Brighthaupt, Jr. Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 41
Beloved Hunterdon County resident Charles “Chip” Edward Brighthaupt, Jr. died Sunday at Hunterdon Medical Center following a long and valiant battle with a rare form of cancer known as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was 41 years old. A lifelong Ringoes resident, Brighthaupt graduated from Hunterdon Central Regional High School before attending Raritan Valley Community College, where he studied computer aided drafting with dreams of becoming an architect, his obituary says. Brighthaupt flourished with his studies and was successful in completing the preliminary CAD certification, though he…
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers University Grad Dominic Gentile Dies After Cancer Battle, 28
Hunterdon County native and Rutgers University graduate Dominic Steven Gentile, DVM, died at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia on Oct. 29 at the age of 28. Born in Allentown, PA, Gentile grew up in Whitehouse Station, his obituary says. Gentile graduated from Hunterdon Central Regional High School in 2012 before attending Rutgers University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016, his memorial says. Gentile then went on to attend Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in his fourth year. Gentile continued his schooling a…
Lifestyle
Hunterdon County High School Graduate Serving Aboard ‘Mighty IKE’ Warship In US Navy: Report
A Hunterdon County native continues to support his country — this time from aboard one of the world’s largest warships — with a longtime career in the US Navy. Flemington native and Chief Petty Officer Mike Mazujian, who graduated from Hunterdon Central Regional High School in 2001, joined the Navy after his parents gave him the option as an “ultimatum,” he told NJ1015.com. “It was better than moving out and getting a dead-end job or wasting my money at college,” he said, according to MyCentralJersey. Nearly two decades later, Mazujian now spends his days serving on the “Mighty IKE” — a ma…
Obituaries
PJ Angele Of Flemington Dies, 31
Paul "PJ" Angele of Flemington died on July 30 at Phoenixville Hospital Tower Health in Chester, PA. He was 31 years old. PJ graduated from Hunterdon Central Regional High School (Class of 2008) and had been working as a handyman for Happy Homes Maintenance the last two years, his obituary says. His obituary remembers him as the life of the party, with a passion for hiking, tattoos and the great outdoors. Committal was private.
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Mom Of 2 Sons Danielle Houser Dies At Age 36
Lifelong Hunterdon County resident and mother of two sons Danielle Marie Houser died in Philadelphia on June 20 at the age of 36. Born in Raritan Township, Houser attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School before earning her GED, her obituary says. Houser had briefly worked as a model and enjoyed singing and songwriting, her memorial says. She also loved poetry and spending time with her many close friends. Houser is survived by her sons, Eric Alexander Cruz and Deandre; her father, Robert M. Houser; her sister and brother-in-law, Jessica and Michael Roberts; her brother, Connor Hous…
Business
Newly Opened Flemington Ice Cream Shop Features Flights With All Your Favorite Flavors
A newly opened ice cream shop is bringing all of your favorite sweet treats to Hunterdon County in the unique form of flights. Humdoo Ice Cream held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at 20 Stangl Rd. in Flemington. The shop offers countless ice cream flavors as well as specialty sundaes and “scoopwich” ice cream sandwiches. Vegan options are also available. Perhaps most interestingly, Humdoo makes it easy for customers with seriously sweet cravings to indulge in their favorite flavors with the offering of customizable ice cream flights. "We are so happy to finally be open!” o…
Schools
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…
Lifestyle
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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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Report: NJ Students Pictured In Monkey Mask,
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Hat Mocking George Floyd's Death
A New Jersey high school is under intense scrutiny for a photo posted to social media apparently depicting two students mocking George Floyd's death, according to a recent news reports. In the photo, one person is wearing a police badge and a red “Make American Great Again” hat and another is wearing an ape mask and getting a knee to the back of the neck. According to LehighValleyLive, both are students at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Raritan Township, and one is reportedly a minor. Township police are investigating a number of racially-charged social media activities but…
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