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Pennsylvania College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Pennsylvania College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Pennsylvania College Lacrosse Star Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1. DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers. Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023 "We are devastat…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Former Prom King Killed En Route To See Great-Grandmother In Harrisburg: Family Former Prom King Killed En Route To See Great-Grandmother In Harrisburg: Family
Former Prom King Killed En Route To See Great-Grandmother In Harrisburg: Family A 22-year-old man killed in a Harrisburg shooting over the weekend is being remembered as a gentle giant. Na'Zae Baltimore was shot around 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 as he left his grandmother's house on the 1300 block of South 13th Street, on his way to see his great-grandmother, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for funeral expenses. Always a strong student, Na'Zae played many instruments including the horn, trombone and drums. He was in the school band from 6th grade through high school graduation. A natural athlete, he wrestled and played soccer and baseball. He also played foo…

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by Jon Craig
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Bethlehem Athlete, Temple University Student Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 21 Bethlehem Athlete, Temple University Student Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 21
Bethlehem Athlete, Temple University Student Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 21 Lehigh Valley native and celebrated athlete John Peter Jones died Thursday, Oct. 13 from complications of type 1 diabetes. He was 21. Born in Allentown, Jones graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem in 2020, and was a junior at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he was pursuing a degree in finance, his obituary says. Jones was known for his outgoing and humble personality. At three years old, he began swimming with the Bethlehem Stars Swim Team at the Bethlehem YMCA before joining his high school's swim team and later coaching at local youth organizations, according to his ob…

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by Nicole Acosta
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'COVID Closures Possible': Baltimore County Schools Warn Students, Teachers 'COVID Closures Possible': Baltimore County Schools Warn Students, Teachers
'COVID Closures Possible': Baltimore County Schools Warn Students, Teachers Baltimore County Public Schools is encouraging students and staff to be prepared for any "state-ordered change to school operations," due to COVID-19, by bringing their devices and chargers home for winter break. 💻 In an effort to proactively prepare for any county and/or state ordered change to school operations, we ask that all students and staff bring their devices and chargers home for the winter break. Posted by Baltimore County Public Schools on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 The announcement comes after BCPS already suspended all non-athletic after-school activities from Dec. 22 thro…

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by Joe Gomez