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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.

Josh is a native of Charlotte, NC, where he is a member of a sketch comedy group in his spare time. 

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Business
Thank You For The Memories': Tannersville Restaurant To Shut Down Thank You For The Memories': Tannersville Restaurant To Shut Down
Thank You For The Memories': Tannersville Restaurant To Shut Down A New York restaurant is asking its loyal customers to visit the eatery one last time before they close next month.  Greene County eatery Nat's Mountain House, at 6589 NY-23A in the village of Tannersville, announced on Instagram that it would close following a final service on Labor Day (Sept. 2). Owners said they wanted a chance to say goodbye to the community.  We want to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you who walked through our doors, supported us online, and became a part of our community. Your loyalty and love have meant the world to us....Thank you …

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Police & Fire
Sharon Man Charged With Having Sex With Teen He Met At Park Sharon Man Charged With Having Sex With Teen He Met At Park
Sharon Man Charged With Having Sex With Teen He Met At Park A 27-year-old Connecticut man is accused of carrying on a consensual sexual relationship with a 15-year-old in a neighboring county in New York, authorities announced.  Litchfield County resident Kevin Brathwaite, of Sharon, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 19, and charged with second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, Connecticut State Police said.  The teen told police she met Brathwaite in Dutchess County at Thomas J. Boyce Park in Wingdale, where she was watching her friends play basketball. He offered to drive her home, but she declined. She was 13 years ol…

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News
And Another One! Nantucket Diner Sells Its 3rd $1M Lottery Ticket This Year And Another One! Nantucket Diner Sells Its 3rd $1M Lottery Ticket This Year
And Another One! Nantucket Diner Sells Its 3rd $1M Lottery Ticket This Year A man looking for a lost car seat on Nantucket wound up with a lot more after he stopped at a popular diner for a snack and walked out a millionaire. It's becoming commonplace at the restaurant as it has sold three lottery tickets worth $1 million or more in the past six months.  Sean Durnin, a Nantucket restaurateur, is the latest winner.  Durnin bought a $20 scratch-off ticket from the Old South Diner at 57 Old South Road while making food deliveries on the island. A car seat stowed away in the back of his truck had fallen out during his route, and he was backtracking.  Af…

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Business
Anheuser-Busch To Cut 200 Jobs At Medford Facility: Report Anheuser-Busch To Cut 200 Jobs At Medford Facility: Report
Anheuser-Busch To Cut 200 Jobs At Medford Facility: Report Anheuser-Busch has alerted state officials that it plans to eliminate nearly 200 jobs at a facility in Medford later this year, reports said.  The brewer plans to transfer its AB One wholesaler on Riverside Avenue to Quality Beverage, which already has distribution locations in Chicopee, Auburn, and Taunton.  “We are working with Quality Beverage to ensure a smooth transition for our operations, including fully supporting our local teams, and as part of this ongoing transition, we expect that some opportunities will be made available for Boston employees with the Quality Beverage …

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News
$15M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Lynn; Winner Wants To Help Family $15M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Lynn; Winner Wants To Help Family
$15M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Lynn; Winner Wants To Help Family A $30 scratch-off lottery ticket landed one lucky Bay Stater with one of the biggest lottery jackpots of the year.  The K&K Trust of Waltham claimed the $15 million payday from the “15,000,000 Money Maker” game last week.  Related: Mass Man Wants To Use $4 Million Lottery Jackpot To Help Others The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $9.75 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity. They plan to use that money to care for their children and family.  The winner bought the ticket at One Stop Mart at 337 Boston St. in Lynn. The store will get a $50…

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Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide: Mom, Baby Boy ID'd As Victims In North Andover Slayings, DA Says Murder-Suicide: Mom, Baby Boy ID'd As Victims In North Andover Slayings, DA Says
Murder-Suicide: Mom, Baby Boy ID'd As Victims In North Andover Slayings, DA Says Police believe the 35-year-old woman who was found dead at a North Andover home this week fatally stabbed her 9-month-old son before turning the knife on herself.  Jennifer T. Paez and her son Valentino Paez were found on Monday, Aug. 19, at the Turnpike Street home just after 5:15 p.m., the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Jennifer was dead when officers arrived, but Valentino clung to life for more than an hour before dying from his injuries at Lawrence General Hospital at 6:30 p.m.  Evidence at the scene revealed that Jennifer stabbed Valentino and then hersel…

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Business
Colonie Chinese Restaurant To Close After 21 Years Flooded With Business Colonie Chinese Restaurant To Close After 21 Years Flooded With Business
Colonie Chinese Restaurant To Close After 21 Years Flooded With Business A popular Capital Region Chinese bistro and bakery said they are slammed with orders after announcing the restaurant would close for good next week.  Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro in Colonie announced in a Facebook post last week that the owners —  Berry Lai and Shu Lam Chan — were retiring and would shutter the eatery on Monday, Aug. 26.  Since then, the Wolf Road restaurant has been slammed with orders and had long wait times as staff deal with the rush of customers looking for one more order of dim sum or some of the popular bakery items, it said in a follow-up post. …

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Police & Fire
Milton Woman Tried To Set Her Mother On Fire After Dousing NY Home In Gas: Police Milton Woman Tried To Set Her Mother On Fire After Dousing NY Home In Gas: Police
Milton Woman Tried To Set Her Mother On Fire After Dousing NY Home In Gas: Police A woman from the region is facing multiple felonies after police say she tried to set her mother on fire and burn down their home over the weekend.  Saratoga County resident Ashley L. Millington, age 31, of Milton, is charged with attempted arson in the second degree and arson in the third degree, the Saratoga Springs Sheriff's Office said.  A neighbor called deputies to the Paisley Road home just before midnight on Sunday, Aug. 18, for a mental health disturbance. When they arrived, they found the home doused in gasoline, authorities said.  Her mother was still in the house…

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News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Man Has Big Plans For Big Payday A Salem man who said he was struggling after his car broke down won't have to scrounge to afford a new one after winning a $1 million Massachusetts State Lottery jackpot.  Michael Pereira won the seven-figure payday playing the “$4,000,000 Mayhem" game. He bought the $10 scratch-off ticket on Friday, Aug. 16, and picked up the check on Monday.  Related: Stop For Doritos Helps Mass. Woman Land $1 Million Lottery Jackpot Pereira chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to buy a new car with the cash.  Pereir…

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Politics
Ousted Nassau Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case Ousted Nassau Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case
Ousted Nassau Rep. George Santos Likely To Face Prison After Pleading Guilty In Fraud Case Former Republican Congressman George Santos admitted to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a federal court on Monday, Aug. 19, authorities announced.  The 36-year-old former inhabitant of New York's 3rd Congressional District seat on Long Island was facing 23 felonies, and a trial set to begin next month.  A federal judge will sentence Santos on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York said. According to federal sentencing guidelines, aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory two-year minimum sentence.&n…

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