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Valerie Musson

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Valerie Musson is a passionate and enthusiastic digital newswriter and journalist from Rochester, New York. She graduated from the State University of New York at Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

With past experience in video production, digital marketing and SEO, Valerie’s work has been published across a host of different publications. She has written for The Rockland County Times, CNY Vision, and Freelance Weekly. She has also produced marketing content for Mention, Small Business Marketing Tools, Green and Clean Mom, My Boat Life, and many other sites.

For more from Valerie, visit her professional writing portfolio at valeriemusson.contently.com.

Valerie Musson's Contributions

Lifestyle

Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Support is on the rise for a South Jersey motorcyclist who was airlifted with critical injuries in a crash and later sent sincere thanks to the officer who saved his life. James McPherson lost his left leg from the knee down following the crash on Sunday, May 28, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. Love you James Mc ❤️ ♥️ Please share 🙏 Posted by Chrissy Carrow on Monday, May 29, 2023 “James has always been the person to drop whatever he’s doing and help any one of his friends at the drop of a dime,” reads the campaign, launched by a friend the day afterward.…

by Valerie Musson

06/09/2023

Obituaries

Services Set For Mercer County Woman Killed In Dump Truck Crash Weeks Before HS Graduation Funeral services have been arranged as donations pour in for Daijah A. McKithen, the 18-year-old Lawrenceville woman killed in a collision with a dump truck just weeks shy of her high school graduation. McKithen was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on Thursday, June 1 near Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road in Lawrence Township, DailyVoice previously reported. An investigation found that McKithen made an improper left turn moments before the crash. She was just three weeks away from celebrating her graduation from the Lawrence Township Public School District on Thursday, June 22…

by Valerie Musson

06/08/2023

Obituaries

'Forever Our Brother:' Nicholas Jarusiewicz Of Ocean County Dies, 32 Ocean County resident and Lowe’s sales manager Nicholas Jarusiewicz died at his home in Jackson Township on Friday, May 19. He was 32. Born in Neptune, Nicholas lived in Jackson Township for the majority of his life, moving briefly to Missouri before coming back in 2017, his obituary says. Nicholas worked as a sales manager for Lowe’s in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was known for his love of racing quads, fishing, RC cars, shooting rifles and pistols, and other outdoor activities. Nicholas is survived by his loving mother, Janice Burdiss and her husband Mike; his father, William Jarusiewicz;…

by Valerie Musson

06/08/2023

Obituaries

Donald Gorbe Of Edison Dies, 38: 'Brought A Smile To So Many' Beloved Edison resident Donald Brian Gorbe died at his home on Tuesday, May 30 aged 38. Known to his friends as “Skippy” and “DJ Gorbe,” his obituary says, Donald will be remembered for his kind, compassionate nature and everlasting love of forming bonds with those around him. Donald attended Edison High School and had worked at several different jobs, including as a staff member at Franklin Memorial Park, according to his social media page. He often shared posts intending to inspire, uplift, and motivate others to become their best selves while expressing sincere empathy for those experie…

by Valerie Musson

06/08/2023

Obituaries

Passionate North Jersey Agriculturalist Dawn Granja Dies After Courageous Leukemia Battle, 42 Passionate North Jersey agriculturalist and devoted mother Dawn Marie Christy Granja died in the loving embrace of her family at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on Sunday, June 4. She was 42. Born in Woodstock, VA, Dawn lived in Bridgewater for the last 40 years, her obituary says. She graduated from Bridgewater Raritan High School in 1999 before furthering her studies at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. Dawn held a number of influential positions throughout the course of her life; she was the head of Agricultural Education at Jordan Doyle Farm in Readington, her obit…

by Valerie Musson

06/07/2023

Police & Fire

Stolen BMW Driver Makes Wrong-Way Getaway On Rt. 206, Suspected Accomplice Runs Into Woods: PD A suspect is still at large after driving behind a stolen BMW making a wrong-way getaway on Rt. 206, veering off the highway, and running into the woods, prompting a several-hour search involving K9 troopers and a state police helicopter. The Peapack and Gladstone Police Department was called to the southbound side of the highway around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 to assist officers in Chester as they chased the stolen vehicle. An Audi was following the BMW, which headed southbound and at times “drove into oncoming traffic on Rt. 206,” police said. The chase was ended for safety reasons — …

by Valerie Musson

06/07/2023

Obituaries

'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33 Lifelong Parsippany resident and Loyola University graduate Michael Anthony Wortmann died following a courageous battle with leukemia on Friday, June 2. He was 33. Born in Morristown, Michael went to Seton Hall Preparatory School and lived in Parsippany his entire life, his obituary says. Michael graduated from Loyola University in Maryland and worked as the Vice President of Sales at Hennion & Walsh in Denville, according to his LinkedIn profile. Michael was very enthusiastic about sports, especially the New York Giants and Atlanta Braves. He also loved to golf and spend time with his…

by Valerie Musson

06/07/2023

Police & Fire

Phillipsburg Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Girl A Phillipsburg man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, authorities said Tuesday, June 6. Keith M. Rhinehart, 19, of the 200 block of Schafer Avenue, was accused of having intercourse with the girl following a two-week investigation by the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a joint release with Belvidere Police. Rhinehart was charged with second-degree sexual assault and child endangerment. He was being held in the Warren County Jail pending an initial court appearance.

by Valerie Musson

06/06/2023

Business

Former Red Lion Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, the former Montgomery County resident is bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany, NJ at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo. The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until s…

by Valerie Musson

06/06/2023

Business

Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To Parsippany At Lo Sfizio To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, she's bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo. The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was eight and loved learning about …

by Valerie Musson

06/06/2023

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