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North Hunterdon HS Grad Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit' North Hunterdon HS Grad Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit'
North Hunterdon HS Grad Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit' Blake Kyle McGuire, of Bethlehem Township, died at his home on Friday, Nov. 17, his obituary says. He was 27 years old. Born in Edison, Blake graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 2014 before attending Raritan Valley Community College. He is being remembered as a “free spirit” with a passion for art and music, who loved to make others laugh with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, his obit reads. "I had Blake as a student and always enjoyed him," a former teacher wrote on Facebook. "He always made me smile." Blake is survived by his parents, William and Susan McGuire; sisters, Kelly…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
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
Lifestyle
Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support
Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support Support is quickly rising for a Hunterdon County High School student-athlete battling an aggressive form of bone cancer. Joey Edwards, a junior at North Hunterdon High School in Clinton, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in February, according to a GoFundMe launched by his aunt, Amy DiPaolo, and several other loved ones on his behalf. Joey has been undergoing months of chemotherapy following the discovery of the tumor in his knee and is also scheduled to have surgery — but his battle with cancer doesn’t end there, organizers say. “Unfortunately, the cancer is elsewhere in his body, so the t…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Former Hunterdon Woman Accused In DWI Crash That Killed Bride On Wedding Night Former Hunterdon Woman Accused In DWI Crash That Killed Bride On Wedding Night
Former Hunterdon Woman Accused In DWI Crash That Killed Bride On Wedding Night A former New Jersey resident is facing charges in a golf cart crash that killed a bride and injured her groom on their wedding night. Jamie Lee Komoroski, 25, a Hunterdon County native, is being held in a South Carolina jail nearly two weeks after she drunkenly rear-ended the golf cart that 34-year-old Samantha Miller and her husband, Aric Hutchinson, were riding in, in Folly Beach, SC. Police have said Komoroski was in a rental car going 65 mph in a 25 mph zone when she rear-ended the golf cart carrying Miller and Hutchinson, who were being escorted from their wedding party. While still i…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Pregnant NJ Widow Whose Husband Died Suddenly Sees Support Pregnant NJ Widow Whose Husband Died Suddenly Sees Support
Pregnant NJ Widow Whose Husband Died Suddenly Sees Support Support is on the rise for a pregnant widow whose husband died in a tree-fall accident. Cody Lee Blihar of Somerville died on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the age of 33, his obituary says. Cody’s wife, Monica, is expecting their first son, Beau, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s support. “Our hope is to alleviate the financial burden that Monica will be facing following Cody's death and the birth of their son,” reads the campaign. More than $50,000 had been raised as of Monday, Jan. 30. A native of Pittstown, Cody went to North Hunterdon High School before working in various res…

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by Daily Voice
Sports
North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report
North Hunterdon HS Lacrosse Player Airlifted With Head Injury During Game: Report A boys high school lacrosse player was flown to a local hospital with a head injury during a game Saturday, April 23, NJ Advance Media reports. The North Hunterdon High School varsity player was struck in the head during a home game against Ridge High School around 10 a.m., the outlet said. The game was postponed as the athlete was taken to Morristown Medical Center. Click here for more from NJ.com.

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by Cecilia Levine
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
Schools
UPDATE: Trapped Student, Staff Member Rescued From Outside Hunterdon County HS: Police UPDATE: Trapped Student, Staff Member Rescued From Outside Hunterdon County HS: Police
Update: Trapped Student, Staff Member Rescued From Outside Hunterdon County HS: Police A Hunterdon County student and staff members were rescued Thursday morning after getting trapped at the bottom of a steep and muddy hill, police said. Officers responding to a report of a technical issue at North Hunterdon High School found the student and staff member trapped at the bottom of a hill on school grounds around 8 a.m., Clinton Township Police said in a release. The pair were unable to climb back up or find a different route due to the wet and muddy conditions and steep terrain, police said. The two were rescued with help from South Branch Emergency Services, the Annandale Hos…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
North Jersey HS Grad Leaves Touching Message In Journal Shared After Death From Cancer At 20 North Jersey HS Grad Leaves Touching Message In Journal Shared After Death From Cancer At 20
North Jersey HS Grad Leaves Touching Message In Journal Shared After Death From Cancer At 20 North Hunterdon High School graduate, college student and beloved friend Kathryn Rose Berger left a heartbreakingly touching message in her journal that was shared after her death from brain cancer on June 1 at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at the age of 20. Born in New Brunswick, Kathryn grew up in Bethlehem Township and participated in theater and choir groups at school, her obituary says. Kathryn was known for her “impeccable” comedic wit and timing — particularly when she portrayed the principal in her school’s production of Grease. Kathryn was passionate about helping indivi…

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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