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23 Small Aftershocks Reported By USGS In 23 Hours After New Jersey Earthquake 23 Small Aftershocks Reported By USGS In 23 Hours After New Jersey Earthquake
23 Small Aftershocks Reported By USGS In 23 Hours After New Jersey Earthquake The USGS is reporting 23 aftershocks in the 23 hours since the New Jersey earthquake that rattled the Northeast. The initial earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 and was reported in Whitehouse Station at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 5. Tremors were felt by more than four million people from Maryland to New Hampshire. The first aftershock was reported just under an hour later at 11:20 a.m. 6 km NNE of Whitehouse Station with a magnitude of 2.0. The largest aftershock had a 4.0 magnitude and happened just before 6 p.m. Friday, April 5. Most of the aftershocks were not notable, with magnitudes …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow
These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow New Jersey residents are digging out of this week's snow storm — the worst of the season so far. According to the National Weather Service, the storm left 15 inches in the northern-most part of the state, canceling schools across the region. Here are the towns who got the most snow in the Tuesday, Feb. 13 storm, according to the National Weather Service. BERGEN River Vale: 9.8 inches Franklin Lakes: 9.1 Waldwick: 9.0 Bergenfield: 8.1 Mahwah: 8.0 Fair Lawn: 7.0 Lyndhurst: 6.5 HUDSON Harrison: 5.5 East Newark: 5.0 SW Hoboken: 4.8 MORRIS Green Pond/Randolph: 11.5 Denville: 10.2 Kinnelon…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
DRUG FRAUD: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine DRUG FRAUD: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine
Drug Fraud: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine An elaborate drug fraud ring operating in more than half the counties in New Jersey stole doctors’ prescription pads as part of a scheme to stock up on opioid-boosted cough syrup, authorities charged. Medical offices in various parts of the state – including Wayne, Morristown and Bridgewater – were broken into by Divinete Jeffries, 30, of East Orange, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Jefferies snatched prescription pads that were then forged and given to accomplices who submitted them to various pharmacies using stolen IDs and bogus driver’s licenses, according to an indictment return…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Hunterdon County High School Track Star, Impassioned Artist Jax Carey Dies At 16 Hunterdon County High School Track Star, Impassioned Artist Jax Carey Dies At 16
Hunterdon County High School Track Star, Impassioned Artist Jax Carey Dies At 16 Hunterdon County high school track star, impassioned artist, and self-taught musician Jax Carey died on Monday, Sept. 26 at the age of 16. Born in Morristown, Jax lived in Califon and attended Voorhees High School as a Junior. Jax was a skilled member of the high school’s track team and enjoyed participating in the hurdle events. A volunteer with the Valley View Chapel in Long Valley as well as several nursing homes, Jax was known for having an incredibly giving heart and soul. A self-taught musician, Jax was endlessly creative and loved singing, playing piano, and drums. Jax also kept …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Trapped Victim Rescued Following Hunterdon County Crash (PHOTOS) Trapped Victim Rescued Following Hunterdon County Crash (PHOTOS)
Trapped Victim Rescued Following Hunterdon County Crash (Photos) A trapped victim had to be extricated by emergency crews and three others suffered minor injuries following a crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Lebanon Township Fire Department responded to the crash in Califon just after 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, the squad said. The trapped victim was safely extricated and three other victims were treated at the scene for minor injuries, the department said. None of the victims had to be hospitalized. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. Scroll down to view additional photos from the scene. Posted by Lebanon Towns…

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by Valerie Musson
News
These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday
These 70+ NJ Gas Stations Are Dropping Prices Friday Ever wonder how cheap gas in New Jersey would be if it was self-serve? More than 70 New Jersey stations will be offering fuel at a discounted rate to show drivers just that on Friday, May 13. The initiative promoting self-serving fueling was launched by Fuel Your Way NJ, a coalition that advocates for self-serve gas stations that still offer full service. The coalition appropriately titled the day " Fuel Your Way NJ Self-Serve Day of Awareness." Self-service stations were proposed in a measure by lawmakers in March, however, it was halted by in the General Assembly by the Motoris…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County native and beloved father of two daughters Ryan Lerke died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. He was 33. Born in New Brunswick, Lerke grew up in Whitehouse Station and lived in Oxford at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Lerke had worked as a chemical technician at VIP Managing in Califon with previous experience at F&M Hobbies, Dicola’s Pizza and Hunan Wok, according to his Facebook page and memorial. Lerke was known for his love of animals and had three cats and a bird of his own. He also enjoye…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Crash Was Beloved Mom Of Triplets Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Crash Was Beloved Mom Of Triplets
Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Crash Was Beloved Mom Of Triplets Support is skyrocketing for the heartbroken family of a beloved Hunterdon County mother killed in a car crash earlier this week. Gina Pateman, of Califon, was identified as the victim of Tuesday morning’s deadly dump truck crash on Bartley Road in Washington Township, NJ.com reports citing the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Pateman, 52, was remembered as a devoted mother to her triplets, Tyler, Cecelia, and Julia, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s expenses. “Gina was a shining light who brought laughter and joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her,” reads t…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Morris County Dump Truck Crash Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Morris County Dump Truck Crash
Hunterdon County Woman Killed In Morris County Dump Truck Crash UPDATE: The crash victim was identified as beloved Califon mother of triplets, Gina Pateman, 52, NJ.com reported. A GoFundMe had raised nearly $30,000 for the family. ----------------------------- One person was killed in a Morris County crash involving a dump truck Tuesday morning, developing reports say. The dump truck collided with another vehicle, trapping the occupant near 250 Bartley Rd. in Long Valley just before 9:40 a.m., according to initial and unconfirmed reports. A medical helicopter was requested and later canceled before the victim was pronounced dead, the initial report s…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Most Popular Apple Orchards Around North Jersey Most Popular Apple Orchards Around North Jersey
Most Popular Apple Orchards Around North Jersey Whether candied, carameled, crisped or sauced, apples — along with doughnuts — have long been considered one of fall’s staple snacks. Fortunately, October is the perfect time of year to make a trip to a North Jersey farm for a fun-filled afternoon of apple-picking. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. BERGEN COUNTY: It's looking like it going to be yet another wonderful fall weekend for apple picking! Enjoy our apples pumpkins and... Posted by Dr. Davies Farm on M…

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by Valerie Musson
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Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees
Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees Several species of small wasps that attack the eggs of a tree-eating beetle found in North Jersey were released last weekend within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, according to a recent report. The adult and pupae wasps are native to Asian areas where the emerald ash borer (beetles) are from. The Asian-native emerald ash borer beetles attack ash trees and have been detected in parts of New Jersey, as well as across the U.S. This year, the EAB has been detected in the following areas of New Jersey, according to the state's agricultural department: BERGEN: Glen Rock CAMDEN…

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by Cecilia Levine
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78-Year-Old Man Accidentally Drives Wrong SUV Off Hackettstown Parking Lot 78-Year-Old Man Accidentally Drives Wrong SUV Off Hackettstown Parking Lot
78-Year-Old Man Accidentally Drives Wrong SUV Off Hackettstown Parking Lot No charges were filed against a 78-year-old Califon man who accidentally got in someone else's car and drove home, authorities said. A 72-year-old woman from Long Valley reported her 2015 Gray Nissan Murano with handicapped placecard hanging from the rearview mirror as stolen around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, Hackettstown police said. The woman told police she had the key fob but didn't know if the car was locked. Nine hours later, a Hackettstown officer noticed a 2015 Gray Nissan Rogue parked in the lot of a closed Main Street business -- right near where the Murano had been parked earlier, polic…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Look For Area Mom, International Marathon Swimmers Under The GWB Saturday Look For Area Mom, International Marathon Swimmers Under The GWB Saturday
Look For Area Mom, International Marathon Swimmers Under The GWB Saturday Fifteen swimmers. Twenty bridges. It's going down this weekend and you might just spot them under the George Washington Bridge Saturday morning as part of New York Open Water's "20 Bridges Swim." This year, swimmers hail from Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Gibralter and more. Among them is 58-year-old Susan Kirk from Califon, New Jersey.  The mother of two remembers always enjoying the open water – water skiing, playing in the surf, and so on. But it wasn’t until about 20 years ago that she began venturing into open water swimming, starting with ocean miles down the New Jersey shore…

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by Cecilia Levine