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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…
North Jersey Native, NYU Performer, Beloved Dad Of 2 Sean McCleaver Dies Suddenly At Age 33
North Jersey native, NYU performer, and beloved father of two young children Sean Patrick McCleaver died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 1. He was 33.
Born in Ridgewood, McCleaver grew up in Wanaque and graduated from Homestead High School in 2006, his obituary says.
McCleaver was a talented performer, singer, and piano player who appeared in several films for NYU before moving to Warwick, NY, where he lived at the time of his death, according to his memorial.
More than $1,800 had been raised on GoFundMe for McCleaver’s funeral expenses as of Thursday.
McCleaver is survived by his loving wi…
Beloved Sussex County HS Senior, Aspiring Chef Kyle Porzuelo Dies After Leukemia Battle, 18
Beloved Sussex County high school senior and aspiring chef Henri 'Kyle' Porzuelo died at Morristown Medical Center on Monday, Feb. 7 after a valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was 18.
Born in Newton, Porzuelo grew up in Andover Township, his obituary says.
Porzuelo was months away from finishing his senior year at Newton High School. He was an aspiring chef planning to attend the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.
Porzuelo was also known for his love of music, theatre, and the arts.
“He enjoyed singing, dancing, drawing, playing video games, and making people laugh,”…
2 Winning Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Each Sold In NJ
A pair of winning Powerball tickets each worth $50,000 were sold in New Jersey.
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Feb. 9 drawing were: 02, 17, 33, 51, and 63. The Red Power Ball was 26, and the Power Play was 2X.
The tickets were sold at Township Stationery on Pascack Road in Washington Township, Bergen County, and QuickChek at 2695 South Broad St. in Hamilton, Mercer County, lottery officials said.
The Powerball jackpot now totals $172 million, and the next drawing will be held Saturday, Feb. 12.
