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'Champion For Women's Empowerment:' NJ Mom Theresa Hester Dies At 55 'Champion For Women's Empowerment:' NJ Mom Theresa Hester Dies At 55
Theresa Hester Obituary Support is pouring in for the family of Morris County native Margaret ‘Theresa’ (Nunn) Hester, a devoted public servant and beloved mother who died on Monday, Dec. 11 following a brief battle with cancer at the age of 55. Born in Morristown, Theresa graduated from Dover High School in 1986 before attending Centenary University, her obituary says. Theresa dedicated her career to uplifting women and families in many different capacities. She worked for the NJ state Division on Women since 1998, both with the Department of Community Affairs and the Department of Children and Families. Her wor…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love' NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love'
NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love' Morris County is mourning the loss of a high school senior following a battle with a long illness. Luna Marcela Cabrera Castro died Friday, Nov. 17, her obituary says. She was 18. Born in Juticalpa, Olancho Honduras C.A., Luna moved to Dover at age six. Luna was an artist at heart and loved to express herself through singing, dancing, and other creative forms. She is remembered as having a sweet and sincere smile and a compassionate soul. “Her journey through life was full of light and joy for those who had the fortune of knowing her,” reads her memorial. “She had a heart full of love to…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Police Investigating ‘Concerning Statement’ Made At Dover High School Police Investigating ‘Concerning Statement’ Made At Dover High School
Police Investigating ‘Concerning Statement’ Made At Dover High School Police responded to Dover High School to investigate a “concerning statement” that was made Friday, authorities said. Officers initiated an investigation into the statement, which was brought to their attention by the school’s staff, the department said. Police worked alongside school administration to ensure all students’ safety and staff members during the investigation. Officers remained at the school throughout the day while determining that there was no active threat to students, faculty or the public. “We thank the community for your cooperation and understanding,” Dover Police said…

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Lifestyle
North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm
North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm Support is skyrocketing for a North Jersey family after the death of beloved husband, longtime teacher and father Robert Ambrosino from a sudden brain aneurysm. Ambrosino, a longtime Dover High School teacher, coach and musician, collapsed from a sudden and unexpected brain aneurysm and was taken to Newton Medical Center on Sept. 26, according to a GoFundMe launched by Alexis, who says she is Ambrosino’s niece. After being put on a ventilator, Ambrosino, of Sparta, underwent further testing and was later airlifted to Overlook Medical Center in Summit. As doctors attempted surgery, they lea…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Morris County District Was Mistakenly Ranked On ‘Top 100 Schools In NJ’ List, Report Says Morris County District Was Mistakenly Ranked On ‘Top 100 Schools In NJ’ List, Report Says
Morris County District Was Mistakenly Ranked On ‘Top 100 Schools In NJ’ List, Report Says One Morris County school district was mistakenly ranked on U.S. News’ list of the best high schools in the state for 2021, a new report says. While several Morris districts made the cut, Dover Superintendent James McLaughlin says his district's high school, which ranked 99th, was listed due to “faulty data,” DailyRecord reports. The U.S. news report stated 52 percent of Dover High School students took at least one AP exam in the 2018-19 school year, but McLaughlin says the accurate rate is around 23 percent and that the other data “just doesn't seem to jive with what we have," he told the o…

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by Valerie Musson
News
COVID-19: Morris County High School Athlete Tests Positive COVID-19: Morris County High School Athlete Tests Positive
Covid-19: Morris County High School Athlete Tests Positive A student athlete at a Morris County high school tested positive for COVID-19, district officials said. The Dover High School student was last in contact with other players on Oct. 21, Schools Administrator James McLaughin said Wednesday. Player roster information has been sent to the Department of Health, which will initiate contract tracing for those considered “close contacts,” McLaughlin said. Additional details were not immediately released. “Should you have any concerns regarding your child’s health, please contact your medical provider without delay,” McLaughlin said. As of Oct. …

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by Valerie Musson
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Community Rallies For Dover Teen's Grieving Family Community Rallies For Dover Teen's Grieving Family
Community Rallies For Dover Teen's Grieving Family The community is rallying for the family of a Dover High School student who died a week after being struck by a car leaving a football game. Steven Gomez-Restrepo was in a medically-induced coma at Morristown Medical Center since the Sept. 13 incident on Route 46 in Rockaway. He died Sept. 21 at 15 years old. More than $800 had been raised for the family on a GoFundMe as of Monday. "He was a good friend and brother who loved his family and friends," campaign founder Mari Mar said.  "He was a charming, charismatic soul who will be missed immensely by his family and friends." Faith-b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Dover Teen Struck By Car Leaving Football Game Dies Dover Teen Struck By Car Leaving Football Game Dies
Dover Teen Struck By Car Leaving Football Game Dies A Dover High School student who was struck by a car leaving a football game died of his injuries a week later. Steven Gomez-Restrepo was in a medically-induced coma at Morristown Medical Center since the Sept. 13 incident on Route 46 in Rockaway. He died Sept. 21 at 15 years old. More than $800 had been raised for the family on a GoFundMe as of Monday. "He was a good friend and brother who loved his family and friends," campaign founder Mari Mar said.  "He was a charming, charismatic soul who will be missed immensely by his family and friends." Faith-based leaders lead a prayer ser…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
UPDATE: Dover Teen Struck By Car Leaving Football Game Dies UPDATE: Dover Teen Struck By Car Leaving Football Game Dies
Update: Dover Teen Struck By Car Leaving Football Game Dies A Dover High School student who was struck by a car leaving a football game died of his injuries a week later. Steven Gomez-Restrepo was in a medically-induced coma at Morristown Medical Center since the Sept. 13 incident on Route 46 in Rockaway. He died Sept. 21 at 15 years old. Faith-based leaders lead a prayer service Friday evening in a park across from Morristown Medical Center, where Gomez-Restrepo had been for the past week in critical condition. Steven was a distance runner for the DHS track and cross-country teams. "It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of a dear m…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Dover Boy, 15, Leaving Football Game Critical After Being Struck By Car On Route 46 Dover Boy, 15, Leaving Football Game Critical After Being Struck By Car On Route 46
Dover Boy, 15, Leaving Football Game Critical After Being Struck By Car On Route 46 A Dover high school student is in critical condition after being hit by a car on a highway crossing Route 46 after a football game Friday night, local police say. The 15-year-old boy was heading toward the McDonald's on the westbound side of the highway in Rockaway Borough when he was struck around 9:50 p.m., Police Sgt. Kyle Schwarzmann said. The unidentified boy remained at Morristown Medical Center in critical condition Saturday morning, Schwarzmann said. District officials said the boy was leaving the Morris Knolls High School football game when the incident occurred. Dover School…

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by Cecilia Levine