Stirring Goodbyes, Strong Messages At Samantha Josephson Funeral

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Stirring Goodbyes, Strong Messages At Samantha Josephson's NJ Funeral

Videos showed the proceedings: The family released a statement as Samantha Josephson's funeral began, and they had a strong message to give.>>>Read more.

3 Penn State Frat Brothers Jailed For NJ Man's Hazing Death

Three former Penn State frat brothers have been sentenced to jail time in connection with the 2017 hazing death of pledge Timothy Piazza.

Suspect In NJ Nanny Murder Here Illegally: ICE

The man accused of raping and killing a nanny while she was jogging in Lincoln Park in Jersey City last week is in this country illegally.

Barbie, Ken & The Kitchen Sink: Beach Cleanups Net Tons Of Junk

Plastics — straws, bottles, containers — still dominate beach trash, Clean Ocean Action said in its 2018 Beach Sweeps report.

High Risk Of Forest Fires Spreading Across NJ On Wednesday

The warning follows an 11,000-acre New Jersey that began last weekend.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Bus Crashes Into Building At South Jersey High School: Reports
• Maplewood Teen Who Said He Was Beaten By Police Settles Suit
• Which Scenes From 'Joker' Movie Were Shot In Newark? (VIDEOS)

Across America

• Iconic LA Hotels Tied To Anti-Gay Regime, Triggering Boycott
• Chicago Elects First Black Woman, Openly Gay Person As Mayor
• Waukesha Baby With Rare Disorder Will Die Without A New Liver

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.