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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

Mini Bike Stolen From Warren County Tractor Supply Co., Suspect Caught On Tape: Police Know anything? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect responsible for stealing a mini bike from Tractor Supply in Blairstown. The mini bike was stolen from Tractor Supply Company around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, police said. The suspect, appearing to be masked, exited a vehicle is described as a 2000-ish black Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 with black rims, according to police. Attempt to Identify - Theft On May 31st at approximately 12:30 AM an individual stole a mini-bike from Tractor Supply... Posted by Blairstown Township Police Department on Monday…

by Valerie Musson

06/05/2023

Obituaries

Devoted Central Jersey Dad, Tech Support Manager Matthew Zorner Dies After Brief Illness, 39 Central Jersey technical support manager and devoted father Matthew James Zorner died at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia following a brief illness on Friday, May 5. He was 39. Born in Hackensack, Matthew grew up in Wood Ridge and Tinton Falls, where he graduated from Monmouth Regional High School in 2000, his obituary says. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, History, and Political Science from Monmouth University in 2008 before working as a technical support manager at Rees Scientific, where he was known for both his skill and friendly demeanor amongst h…

by Valerie Musson

06/05/2023

Police & Fire

2 Injured, 1 Critically, In North Plainfield Fire: Prosecutor Authorities are investigating the cause of a Somerset County fire that hurt two residents, one critically. The blaze broke out at a home on Mountain Avenue in North Plainfield around 3:10 a.m. Sunday, June 4, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said alongside local Police Chief William Parenti. Two men were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where one of them remained in critical condition, McDonald said. The cause of the fire was being investigated but did not seem suspicious, the prosecutor added. Assisting agencies include fire crews in Bridgewater/Finderne, Bound Brook,…

by Valerie Musson

06/05/2023

News

WINNERS: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Players Split $703K Jackpot Three Jersey Cash 5 tickets worth more than $703,000 were sold across New Jersey over the weekend. The tickets from the Friday, June 2 drawing matched all five numbers drawn splitting the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $703,887, lottery officials said. Each ticket is worth $234,629. The winning numbers were: 06, 10, 19, 25, and 43. The XTRA number was: 02. The lucky tickets were sold at: Burlington County: Quick Stop Food Store, 99 JFK Way, Willingboro Cape May County: US Food, 780 Rt. 47, Cape May Court House Passaic County: The Greeting Place, 1221 Van Houten Ave., Cli…

by Valerie Musson

06/05/2023

Police & Fire

3 Hurt, Lab Rescued During Serious Back-To-Back Crashes In Hunterdon County Three people were taken to trauma centers and a yellow lab was rescued during back-to-back crashes in Hunterdon County on Sunday, June 4, responders said. The Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the first crash around 10:10 a.m. and found that the driver had slammed into a utility pole on Route 517 north of King Street in Oldwick. The driver was treated at the scene and taken to a nearby trauma center while the passenger — a yellow lab — was cared for at the scene and picked up later by family, the squad said. Assisting agencies include the Tewksbury Township Police Departmen…

by Valerie Musson

06/05/2023

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

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