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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.

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Traffic

2 Hospitalized As Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 206: UPDATE Route 206 in Morris County was closed due to a serious crash just before during rush hour traffic on Friday, June 2, authorities said. A vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer near Fox Chase Road, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Megan Knab told Daily Voice. Initial reports came in around 3:30 p.m. Two occupants were taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, Knab said. The highway remained closed in both directions north of CR 512/Pottersville Road in Chester as of 4 p.m., according to the NJDOT: Rt 206 all lanes closed in both directions North…

by Valerie Musson

06/02/2023

Traffic

Truck Fire Jams Rt. 80 A truck caught fire and snarled traffic on Route 80 in Morris County during the afternoon on Friday, June 2, reports say. The blaze occurred in the eastbound area of exit 37 to CR/513/Hibernia Avenue in Rockaway Township around 3 p.m., according to 511NJ: Truck fire on I-80 eastbound area of Exit 37 - CR 513/Hibernia Ave (Rockaway Twp) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/6TM9j9m2yw — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) June 2, 2023 Two of four right lanes were shut down and had already started to jam traffic as crews responded: Rubbernecking delays on I-80 westbound West of Exit 42 - US …

by Valerie Musson

06/02/2023

Obituaries

'So Much Lost And Gone With You:’ Devoted Easton Mom Of 2 Sharlyn Alvarnaz Dies At Age 27 Devoted Easton mom of two Sharlyn Alvarnaz died at her home in the loving embrace of her family on Saturday, May 20. She was 27. Born in Atlantic City, Sharlyn raised two incredible daughters with her wife, Hope Alvarnaz, whom she married in 2015, her obituary says. Sharlyn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and loved hiking, traveling, honing her holiday baking skills, and indulging in crafts that would perhaps become a family business endeavor someday. “Her wonderful creations were whatever came to her mind,” reads her memorial. “During her free time, she made candles with her wi…

by Valerie Musson

06/02/2023

Traffic

Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County Route 287 northbound in Morris County was closed due to a rollover that dumped fuel on the highway on Friday, June 2. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes south of exit 52 to NJ 23 in Montville 11:45 a.m., according to 511NJ: Overturned tractor trailer on I-287 northbound South of Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Montville Twp) 2 Center lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/as2nw6u3XT — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) June 2, 2023 Two of four center lanes were initially closed as crews responded to clear the scene. All lanes had closed as of 12:10 p.m. with traffic trickling by using the shoulder: …

by Valerie Musson

06/02/2023

Obituaries

'Your Spirit Will Carry On:' Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Krishan Clemente Dies, 41 Tributes are hitting social media for Hunterdon County native and Rutgers grad Krishan Clemente, who died in Glen Gardner on Friday, May 26 aged 41. Born in Raritan Township, Krishan graduated from Voorhees High School before earning his master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University, his obituary says. He was known for his altruistic soul and infinite drive to help others, loved ones say. Krishan’s surviving family members include his devoted parents, Kevin J. and Barbara Lynn Stout Clemente; his brother, Parijat Clemente; his grandfather, Fred J. Clemente; three uncles, Joseph S…

by Valerie Musson

06/02/2023

Lifestyle

Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support Support is quickly rising for a Hunterdon County High School student-athlete battling an aggressive form of bone cancer. Joey Edwards, a junior at North Hunterdon High School in Clinton, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in February, according to a GoFundMe launched by his aunt, Amy DiPaolo, and several other loved ones on his behalf. Joey has been undergoing months of chemotherapy following the discovery of the tumor in his knee and is also scheduled to have surgery — but his battle with cancer doesn’t end there, organizers say. “Unfortunately, the cancer is elsewhere in his body, so the tr…

by Valerie Musson

06/01/2023

Traffic

Water Main Break Shuts Portion Of Rt. 23 In Sussex County: DEVELOPING A water main break shut down a portion of Rt. 23 in Sussex County Thursday, June 1, authorities said. The break occurred near Rt. 23 northbound near Rt. 94 in Hamburg around 2:05 p.m., according to NJDOT. Rt 23 northbound all lanes closed near Rt 94 in Hamburg due to watermain break. Traffic is alternating on southbound side. Follow detour or use alternate route. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) June 1, 2023 Traffic was alternated to the southbound side as emergency crews made repairs. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

by Valerie Musson

06/01/2023

Obituaries

Services Set For Former Police Officer, 2 Kids Killed In Sussex County Crash Funeral services have been set for the former police officer and his two children who were killed in a devastating Sussex County crash last week. Thirty-six-year-old Andrew “Andy” Benavente, his 13-year-old son, Andrew “AJ” Jr., and 5-year-old daughter, Madelyn, died after a Jeep crossed over the double yellow lines on Newton-Sparta Road in Andover Township, striking their Ford Ranger pickup around 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26, Daily Voice reported. A GoFundMe for Digna Melendez-Benavente — Andy’s fiancée and loving mom to AJ and Madelyn — was launched by Edwin Melendez shortly after…

by Valerie Musson

06/01/2023

Business

Hunterdon County Restaurant Sold To Newark Owner After 6 Years A renowned Hunterdon County chef has sold his restaurant to the owner of two Newark eateries after six years. Chef Josh DeChellis’ Juniper Hill Restaurant & Bar on Beaver Avenue in Annandale has been sold to Tony Martinez, according to a Thursday, May 25 post on the eatery’s social media pages. Martinez is the owner of Mompou Tapas Bar & Lounge and Spanish Tavern, both in Newark. The announcement was given with gratitude and “very mixed emotions” following DeChellis’ successful six-year ownership. “We are feeling all the emotions, but are very much looking forward to seeing what’s…

by Valerie Musson

06/01/2023

Police & Fire

PA Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Girls Ages 6, 7: Warren County Prosecutor A 51-year-old PA man was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting two girls ages six and seven, one of them multiple times, authorities said Wednesday, May 31. Andrew L. Lissitz, of the 300 block of Braeside Avenue in East Stroudsburg, was charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault, two counts of second-degree child endangerment, and first-degree aggravated sexual assault, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. The investigation began in July 2020 as Lissitz’s first victim reported being sexually abused at age six on two separate occasions. Lissitz’s next vic…

by Valerie Musson

05/31/2023

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