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Warren Hunterdon
Lifestyle
Warren County Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway Warren County Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway
Warren County Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway Performing at a well known cabaret venue in Manhattan without a soundcheck would be nerve-wracking.  For 16-year-old Echo Picone, of Warren County, it was just another night on stage. The teen recently performed at 54 Below, as part of their "54 Sings Olivia Rodrigo" night.  Echo, a die-hard Livvy, sang "Favorite Crime," as part of a musical revue with well known Broadway performers and actors. The Warren Hills High School junior had to miss soundcheck for a very good reason — she was at school. "I was super excited," Echo, who lives in Washington and has been performing since she was fi…

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by Sam Barron
Middlesex NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 1 Crash In Edison Motorcyclist Killed In Route 1 Crash In Edison
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 1 Crash In Edison A motorcyclist from Hamilton was killed in a Route 1 crash in Edison, authorities said. The name or age of the motorcycle rider had not been released by police. The crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, on Route 1 northbound, Edison police said. The motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed and ultimately got trapped under a vehicle stopped in traffic, according to Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan. "The cyclist dismounted from the motorcycle just prior to striking the vehicle and came to rest underneath the vehicle with the motorcycle striking him," Bryan said…

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by Jon Craig
Mercer
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Warehouse Fire In Hamilton Firefighters Battle Warehouse Fire In Hamilton
Firefighters Battle Warehouse Fire In Hamilton Firefighters were battling a warehouse fire in Hamilton, authorities said. No one was injured in the fire that broke out at about 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 18. Video from CBS News Philadelphia showed smoke and flames billowing from the structure. Hamilton firefighters advised motorists to avoid White Head Road and Sweetbriar Avenue.  Roads shut down included Sloan Avenue and Klockner Road; White Head Road in the area of Route 1; White Head Road near Third Avenue; and Assunpink Boulevard. One lane of Route 1 north was open.

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by Jon Craig
Mercer
Obituaries
Longtime Hamilton Resident, Devoted Dad Hever Samayoa Dies At 26 Longtime Hamilton Resident, Devoted Dad Hever Samayoa Dies At 26
Longtime Hamilton Resident, Devoted Dad Hever Samayoa Dies At 26 Longtime Hamilton resident and dedicated dad Hever Estuardo Samayoa died Sunday, April 16 at his home aged 26. Born in Chiquimula, Guatemala, Hever was a longtime resident of the Hamilton community, his obituary says. Hever enjoyed playing soccer, shooting pool, and working out. He also loved to show off his breakdancing skills for his many friends and family members. Above all, Hever embraced his role as a devoted dad and doted on his daughter, Richelly Samayoa, his memorial says. In addition to his daughter, Hever’s surviving family members include his loving parents, Heber Samayoa Van…

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by Valerie Musson
Orangetown
Sports
Coach On Top Of College Hoops World Spent 10 Years Guiding St. Thomas Aquinas In Orangeburg Coach On Top Of College Hoops World Spent 10 Years Guiding St. Thomas Aquinas In Orangeburg
Coach On Top Of College Hoops World Spent 10 Years Guiding St. Thomas Aquinas In Orangeburg The first-year Division I head coach who's now at the top of the men's college basketball world guides Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. But 51-year-old Tobin Anderson has strong ties to both New York and Connecticut. Bracket-busting FDU became just the second No. 16 seed to defeat a top seed when the Knights stunned Purdue 63-58 Friday night, March 17 in Columbus, Ohio. FDU was a 23.5-point underdog. "We just made history, college basketball history tonight," Anderson told his team in the locker room after the game. "From four wins last year -- it's one of the most u…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mercer
News
Worker Electrocuted, Killed By Live Wire In Mercer County: Police Worker Electrocuted, Killed By Live Wire In Mercer County: Police
Worker Electrocuted, Killed By Live Wire In Mercer County: Police A worker was electrocuted and killed while working on fiber optic lines, authorities said. Dean Kitchin, 52, of Cherry Hill apparently touched a live power line during the work, they said. His lifeless body was found on top of a box truck, according to Hamilton police.  Hamilton police and firefighters were called to 11 Souith Gold Road for a report of a fire on Wednesday, March 1. There was no foul play, Hamilton police said. The Middlesex County Medical Examiner's Office was conducting an autopsy.

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by Jon Craig
Mercer
Obituaries
Yamira Freeman Of Hamilton Dies, 28 Yamira Freeman Of Hamilton Dies, 28
Yamira Freeman Of Hamilton Dies, 28 Tributes are hitting social media for beloved Hamilton native Yamira Freeman, who died on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the age of 28. Yamira had an upbeat, lively personality and compassionate soul that always saw the good in others. Loved ones immediately shared condolences on social media following Yamira’s tragic and untimely passing: Official Funeral Arrangements for Yamira Cherrie Freeman….Keep the Family in your prayers🙏🏾 #FuneralPrograms... Posted by Myesha L. Giscombe on Thursday, January 12, 2023 Posted by Benjamin Billups on Friday, January 13, 2023 Yamira is survived by numerous f…

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by Valerie Musson
Baltimore
News
Four Off-Duty Baltimore City Schools Officers Present At Quadruple Shooting Reassigned: Report Four Off-Duty Baltimore City Schools Officers Present At Quadruple Shooting Reassigned: Report
Four Off-Duty Baltimore City Schools Officers Present At Quadruple Shooting Reassigned: Report Several Baltimore City Schools police officers have been temporarily reassigned after being at the scene of a quadruple shooting in the Hamilton area while they were off-duty, reports WBAL TV. The shooting took place in the 5500 block of Harford Road in the late night hours of Sunday, Aug. 14. One of the four officers was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment and released a short time later, continues the outlet.  The shooting left one man dead and sent three others to the hospital. One woman is in serious condition after being shot in the head while two others are recovering f…

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by Annie DeVoe
Fairfax
Lifestyle
'Hamilton' Actor Reunited With Dog After Frantic Search Following Car Crash In DC 'Hamilton' Actor Reunited With Dog After Frantic Search Following Car Crash In DC
'Hamilton' Actor Reunited With Dog After Frantic Search Following Car Crash In DC 'Hamilton' cast member Trevor Miles said his dog ran away in D.C. after his castmate, who was walking the dog, was hit by a car on August 8, WUSA9 reported. The following day, Miles posted a tearful video to his instagram, showing his reunion with his two-year-old pitbull, Luna. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trevor Miles (@trevmiles) Miles' castmate, who was struck in the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Rock Creek Parkway, was released from the hospital while the search for Luna was underway. Miles and Luna had been stayi…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Armonk
News
COVID-19: Broadway Musical 'Hamilton' Cancels Shows This Week Due To Breakthrough Cases COVID-19: Broadway Musical 'Hamilton' Cancels Shows This Week Due To Breakthrough Cases
Covid-19: Broadway Musical 'Hamilton' Cancels Shows This Week Due To Breakthrough Cases Broadway musical "Hamilton" has canceled its shows this week due to breakthrough cases of COVID-19. The musical made the announcement in a tweet, saying tickets for all shows from Monday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Dec. 26, will be refunded. "On behalf of everyone at Hamilton, we apologize for the disappointment and for any inconvenience this may cause," the statement reads.  pic.twitter.com/E6sRyQ5aK9 — Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) December 20, 2021 The announcement said more information about upcoming performances will be released "as soon as possible." Earlier report - COVID-19: B…

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by Nicole Valinote
Nassau
News
COVID-19: Broadway Show Canceled After Audience Takes Seats In Theater COVID-19: Broadway Show Canceled After Audience Takes Seats In Theater
Covid-19: Broadway Show Canceled After Audience Takes Seats In Theater The curtain closed early on a popular Broadway show due to a positive COVID-19 infection among the company. With audience members already in their seats, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre was forced to cancel its show on Thursday, Dec. 16 due to “a late-in-the-day positive test result in the company,” officials announced. It is unclear whether it was a cast or crew member who suffered a breakthrough infection, as Broadway requires all involved to be fully vaccinated to perform or work in a theater. It becomes the latest Broadway show to be impacted on COVID-19, follo…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Lin Manuel Miranda Spotted In Hudson Valley Lin Manuel Miranda Spotted In Hudson Valley
Lin Manuel Miranda Spotted In Hudson Valley The mastermind and creator of the highly-acclaimed musical "Hamilton," and newly released "In the Heights," was spotted at a Hudson Valley market and restaurant to the delight of many. Lin Manuel Miranda recently visited the Dutchess County Salt Point Market & Cafe in Salt Point for a bite to eat. Cashier Julian Roberts, who is a musician, said he was ecstatic to meet his idol who has "really inspired" him. "I went through some really rough spots and I would listen to his music and it really helped," Roberts said. No word on what he was doing in Salt Point, but no one at the cafe is c…

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by Kathy Reakes