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Two Teens Arrested After Pursuit: Madison Police Two Teens Arrested After Pursuit: Madison Police
Two Teens Arrested After Pursuit: Madison Police Two teenagers were arrested in Madison after they led police on a pursuit early Friday morning, Oct. 6, authorities said. Police observed a black 2016 Lexus sedan traveling on a dead-end street, committing several traffic violations near Park Lane, officers said. When encountered by police, the vehicle turned its headlights off and fled the area at a high rate of speed, officers said. Police located the rental vehicle on Kings Road but the Lexus refused to stop, officers said. The vehicle crashed into a retaining wall in Chatham and the occupants fled the car and ran from police, officers s…

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by Sam Barron
News
Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ
Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ An abused and neglected dog found by police investigating a crime on Christmas Eve is fortunate to be alive. So his adoptive name makes perfect sense. Officers from Irvington found the dog they named Lucky so severely injured that a leg had to be amputated. He also was covered in maggots and had dense tangles and knots so severe that "they couldn't even tell what breed he is," said Samantha Miller, the media relations manager for the Humane Rescue Alliance. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison took it from there. “Our team was heartbroken to see how much Lucky had suffered," sai…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Teen Driver Dead, Passenger Critical In Crash Of Stolen Car On Interstate 280 Teen Driver Dead, Passenger Critical In Crash Of Stolen Car On Interstate 280
Teen Driver Dead, Passenger Critical In Crash Of Stolen Car On Interstate 280 A teenage driver died his passenger injured was seriously injured in a crash involving stolen vehicle on Interstate 280 Sunday, authorities said. The Huyndai Genesis had been reported stolen out of Madison and struck a Honda Pilot on the westbound side near milepost 9.8 in West Orange around 1:15 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele said. The Genesis then overturned and struck the concrete center median barrier, ejecting both the driver and passenger, Peele said. Shakur Young, 17, the driver, was pronounced dead at University Hospital in Newark, and the passenger remains…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
'Never Made One Excuse:' Beloved Morris County Science Teacher Dies After Long Cancer Battle 'Never Made One Excuse:' Beloved Morris County Science Teacher Dies After Long Cancer Battle
'Never Made One Excuse:' Beloved Morris County Science Teacher Dies After Long Cancer Battle Beloved Madison High School science teacher Jennifer Freeman died at home Saturday after a long battle with cancer. Freeman worked at the school for 19 years teaching environmental science and physics, Principal David Drechsel said in a letter sent to parents. Freeman had also served as supervisor of the school’s science department for a period of time, he said. Freeman was known among both students and staff members as a devoted educator and had continued to teach even while undergoing treatment. “She managed to always muster up every bit of strength to teach her classes and provide qual…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34 Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34
Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34 Sussex County native and mother of two Rachael Lauren Lynch died Dec. 11 at her home. She was 34. Born in Livingston, Lynch grew up in Byram Township, her obituary says. She attended Lenape Valley Regional High School, according to her Facebook page. Lynch was known for her fierce passion for motherhood and her two daughters, Annabelle and Madison, her obit says. She loved arts and crafts, shopping, reading, baking and spending time with her family. Lynch is predeceased by her mother, Marci. In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her father, Patrick Lynch; her s…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
'Jersey Shore' Star Brings Morris County 'Snooki Shop' To NY 'Jersey Shore' Star Brings Morris County 'Snooki Shop' To NY
'Jersey Shore' Star Brings Morris County 'Snooki Shop' To NY Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is not returning for another season of MTV's "Jersey Shore" -- but she's got other plans in store. The reality star is opening her second brick-and-mortar boutique the "Snooki Shop" on Main Street in Beacon, NY (Dutchess County). Polizzi opened her first storefront in Madison two years ago. While an opening date has not been announced for the Beacon store, the Madison store will be holding a grand opening event on Nov. 24. View this post on Instagram PURPLE WASH SET🔥 So comfortable & stylish‼️ Available in store &am…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Madison Dad Battling Cancer Won't Fight Alone Madison Dad Battling Cancer Won't Fight Alone
Madison Dad Battling Cancer Won't Fight Alone Brad Errington of Madison was recently diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer -- but his community is making sure he knows he won't be fighting alone. More than $18,700 had been raised for him and his family on a GoFundMe as of Thursday morning.  The campaign was launched by Mary Boyko Skinner for Brad, his wife Kara and two children. Dozens of community members left comments encouraging Brad to keep fighting, no matter what. "Stay strong and fight hard Brad and The Errington Family," Paula Trupla said. "You have a lot of support behind you. We’re here if you need anything." "I …

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by Cecilia Levine