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Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County
Best Kid-Friendly Sports In Morris County If you’re looking for the best sport activities to keep your kids active in Morris County, then you’ve come to the right place. Morris County is filled with plenty of fun, kid-friendly sports activities that are sure to get your little ones up and moving.  From biking trails to soccer leagues and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this blog post, we’ll go over the best sport activities for kids in Morris County so that you can get your children out and about for some much-needed physical activity. Basketball: There are many opportunities for kids to get involved with the…
Cyclist, 56, Flown To Hospital After Falling Down Steep Hill In Hunterdon County Cyclist, 56, Flown To Hospital After Falling Down Steep Hill In Hunterdon County
Cyclist, 56, Flown To Hospital After Falling Down Steep Hill In Hunterdon County A 56-year-old cyclist was flown to a nearby hospital after falling down a steep hill in Hunterdon County and losing consciousness, authorities said. The Pittstown woman was cycling on the Delaware-Raritan Canal Tow Path when she lost control of her bicycle and ran down a steep slope into a wooded area around 3:35 p.m. Sunday Oct. 23, a press release from Lambertville Police said. The Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad arrived to take the unconscious woman out of the woods and to Ely Field, which is next to the Lambertville Public School. From there, the woman was flown to R…
Heartbroken Cyclists Detail 'Reckless' Crash That Killed Beloved Rider In South Jersey Heartbroken Cyclists Detail 'Reckless' Crash That Killed Beloved Rider In South Jersey
Heartbroken Cyclists Detail 'Reckless' Crash That Killed Beloved Rider In South Jersey Cyclists have taken to social media to detail the horrific crash that killed their beloved friend and fellow rider over the weekend. Julie Galezniak, 62, of Stratford, was riding south Sykesville Road with a group of cyclists when she was struck by the truck heading in the same direction on Dec. 4, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Chesterfield Township Police Department Acting Officer-in-Charge Sgt. Mike Davison said. A fellow cyclist detailed the incident on social media. "This was a selfish and senseless act made by someone who maybe was trying to get someplace one minute s…
Lambertville Artist, Beloved Dad Seriously Hurt After Being Hit By Truck While Cycling Lambertville Artist, Beloved Dad Seriously Hurt After Being Hit By Truck While Cycling
Lambertville Artist, Beloved Dad Seriously Hurt After Being Hit By Truck While Cycling Community support is surging for a Lambertville artist and beloved father of two who was seriously hurt after being struck by a pickup truck while cycling. Myles Cavanaugh, a 47-year-old contemporary artist, cyclist and father of two, was struck by a pickup truck during a bike ride on Oct. 19, according to a GoFundMe launched for his ongoing expenses. Cavanaugh suffered serious injuries in the accident, according to the campaign, created by Colette Sexton, who describes the father as a “good friend, fellow artist and cycling buddy.” “I am hoping he will make a full recovery over time, but …
Police: Cyclist Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Morris County Police: Cyclist Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Morris County
Police: Cyclist Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Morris County A cyclist was struck by a driver that fled the scene in Morris County Friday morning, police said. The cyclist was hit by a black Ford F150 that left the scene near Southern Blvd. and Lafayette Avenue in Chatham Township around 11:25 a.m., initial reports said. The victim was treated for minor injuries by the Chatham Emergency Squad and refused further medical attention, Police Chief Thomas Miller told Daily Voice. The vehicle, which reportedly had a broken right passenger mirror and an unknown license plate, is still being sought by police, Miller said. Anyone with information is a…
Cyclist Struck By Tractor-Trailer In Morris County, Police Say Cyclist Struck By Tractor-Trailer In Morris County, Police Say
Cyclist Struck By Tractor-Trailer In Morris County, Police Say A cyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a tractor-trailer in Morris County Tuesday morning, police said. The accident occurred near the intersection of Route 56 and Pequannock Street in Dover just before 11:30 a.m., Captain William Newton told Daily Voice. ALSO SEE: 2 Hospitalized In Morris County Motorcycle Crash With Pickup Truck The cyclist was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Newton said. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
TRIBUTE: Morristown Mourns Marty's Reliable Cycle Owner Marty Epstein, 69 TRIBUTE: Morristown Mourns Marty's Reliable Cycle Owner Marty Epstein, 69
Tribute: Morristown Mourns Marty's Reliable Cycle Owner Marty Epstein, 69 Owner of Marty’s Reliable Cycle Marty Epstein died Thursday after a six-year cancer battle. He was 69 years old. "Marty has touched many lives over the years and his passion for life and cycling will continue to inspire the community for generations to come," the shop posted on Facebook. "We thank you all for your love and support during this incredibly difficult time." Marty was on a mission to save the world with bikes. The Bloomfield native purchased the shop (then called Reliable Cycle) in 1978 at its original location on Speedwell and Spring Street. He later moved it to Speedwell an…