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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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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

Police & Fire

NJ Worker Killed By Heavy Machinery Accident: Police A 62-year-old Ocean County man was killed in an apparent worksite accident in Hillsborough early on Wednesday, May 31, authorities said. The man, whose identity was not released, was found as Hillsborough Township Police responded to a call regarding an accident involving heavy machinery at a site on Willow Road around 7:25 a.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His cause and manner of death are pending further investigation but appear to be the result of a workplace accident, McDonald added. Assisting agencies include the Som…

by Valerie Musson

05/31/2023

Lifestyle

Sussex County Juniors, EMS Volunteers Hoping To Represent NJ In National Leadership Conference Two Sussex County juniors and dedicated emergency squad volunteers are hoping to represent New Jersey during a national leadership conference in Dallas — and they’re more than halfway there with the help of community backing. Vernon Township High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) chapter has never qualified for the National Leadership Conference — until this year, two teams earned the distinct honor, a GoFundMe launched by current junior Avery Crafton says. According to the campaign, two students, Daniel Lovett and Marissa Ajamian, placed second statewide in the Emergen…

by Valerie Musson

05/31/2023

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist, 37, Dies After Hitting Guardrail, Trees In Warren County: State Police A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a guardrail and two trees in Warren County on Tuesday afternoon, May 30, state police confirmed. The crash occurred on County Route 521 northbound near milepost 2.3 in Hope Township around 2:20 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Gerald Grenewicz, of Blairstown, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle that veered off the left side of the road, hit the end of a metal guardrail, and struck two trees, Curry said. Grenewicz was killed in the crash. The incident remained under investigation. No further details were released.

by Valerie Musson

05/31/2023

Traffic

Driver Hurt As Dump Truck Overturns, Spilling Gravel And Jamming Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police A dump truck driver was hurt in a crash that left gravel scattered along Route 80 and a traffic jam lasting several hours in Morris County Wednesday, May 31, state police said. The dump truck overturned and hit a guardrail in the eastbound lanes near milepost 46.9 in Parsippany just after 5:30 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Three eastbound lanes were closed for about four hours as crews cleared the roadway and removed the truck, Curry said. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. Delays of up to about 30 minutes were report…

by Valerie Musson

05/31/2023

Police & Fire

P’Burg Man Armed With Stolen Revolver Threatened To Kill Victim During Sexual Assault: Police A Phillipsburg man was armed with a stolen revolver when he sexually assaulted and threatened to kill his victim, authorities charged. Qasim T. Woods, 41, was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence following a Thursday, May 18 gunpoint sexual assault, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said Tuesday, May 30. Woods was allegedly found with the silver revolver used during the incident that was determined to have been stolen out of Pennsylvania. Woods was charged on Thursday, May 25 with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, se…

by Valerie Musson

05/30/2023

Police & Fire

Dog Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Warren County: Police Know anything? Police are seeking clues after a small dog was struck during a hit-and-run in Warren County. The suspect vehicle struck the dog near Route 57 and Brantwood Terrace and fled shortly after 9:40 a.m. on Monday, May 29, Mansfield Township Police confirmed Tuesday on social media: Yesterday 5/29 at 9:42 am this car struck a small dog in the area of Rt 57 and Brantwood Terrace and fled the scene. We... Posted by Mansfield Township Police Department on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The dog had to be euthanized due to the severity of its injuries, according to several comments on t…

by Valerie Musson

05/30/2023

Traffic

Route 206 Crash Takes Down Light Pole, Detours Morris County Traffic A crash on Route 206 in Chester took down a traffic light Tuesday, May 30, prompting a series of detours that will continue until repairs are made. The crash occurred at the highway intersection with Four Bridges and Hillside Road in Chester around 8:45 a.m., according to police and the NJDOT. Rt 206 southbound all lanes closed South of CR 625/ Bartley Chester Rd in Chester due to traffic signal down. Slow down, use caution and expect delays. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) May 30, 2023 As emergency crews work to repair the damaged light pole, several detours have been put into place: Right t…

by Valerie Musson

05/30/2023

Lifestyle

Morristown Staff Pharmacist Requiring New Modified Van After Rt. 287 Malfunction Sees Support A devoted Staff Pharmacist at Morristown Medical Center is seeing support after her modified van malfunctioned on Route 287, leaving her without transportation and unable to work. Laura Nellen, who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III, has undergone countless surgeries throughout her hospital stays and has been fully wheelchair-bound since 2018, she writes in a GoFundMe launched for financial support. Nellen persevered and earned a B.S. in Chemistry from NYU in 2016 before graduating from Rutgers University with my Doctorate of Pharmacy last year, settling into a Staff Pharmacist…

by Valerie Musson

05/30/2023

Lifestyle

Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey This summer’s gonna be a hot one, and we all know that staying cool can be serious business. What better way to ward off the heat than with a delicious dish of soft serve or a creamy, custardy cone loaded with your favorite toppings? Here’s a list of the most popular ice cream shops across North Jersey, meticulously curated according to the highest-rated shops on user review sites. Holsten’s, Bloomfield "So tasty and refreshing" - Any customer who tries this Come on by today and experience our delicious Orange Creamsicle #icecream #homemade #bloomfieldnj #getlocal Posted by …

by Valerie Musson

05/27/2023

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