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Lafayette, NJ

Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey
Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey It’s a new year, which means we’re back again with a new list of North Jersey’s best spots for everyone’s favorite dessert disguised as breakfast — the deliciously decadent doughnut. 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. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these bakeries, however, are dishing out creamy, frosted, and jelly-filled doughnuts we think you'll love — some might even have a line out the door before dawn when th…
Motorcyclist, 20, Seriously Hurt In Sussex County Crash: State Police (UPDATE) Motorcyclist, 20, Seriously Hurt In Sussex County Crash: State Police (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist, 20, Seriously Hurt In Sussex County Crash: State Police (Update) A 20-year-old motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a Sussex County crash, state police confirmed. The crash occurred on Route 661 northbound near milepost 1.6 in Lafayette just before 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. The victim was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound when he ran off the road and hit a utility pole, suffering serious injuries, Curry said. Initial reports stated that the victim was taken by medical helicopter to the hospital. The crash remains under investigation. Additional details were not released.
Support Rises For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 10-Year-Old Daughter Support Rises For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 10-Year-Old Daughter
Support Rises For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 10-Year-Old Daughter Support is on the rise for a North Jersey family left heartbroken after the death of their 10-year-old daughter. Emily Lenora Fleming died at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Thursday, June 23, her obituary says. Emily had just finished fourth grade at the Florence M. Burd Elementary School in Andover, where she played the flute and was a dedicated safety patrol member, according to her memorial. She also loved participating in Troop #98136 of the Girl Scouts, playing soccer, flamingos, crocheting, and camping. Emily leaves behind her loving parents, Bob and Kelly Fleming, two …
‘He Will Always Be Our Sunshine:’ Lake Hopatcong Native Dies Suddenly, 31 ‘He Will Always Be Our Sunshine:’ Lake Hopatcong Native Dies Suddenly, 31
‘He Will Always Be Our Sunshine:’ Lake Hopatcong Native Dies Suddenly, 31 Loving friend, son, and devoted uncle Daniel Robert Sargent Frederick died unexpectedly at his childhood home in Lake Hopatcong on Saturday, May 21. He was 31. A Lake Hopatcong native, Daniel attended Jefferson Township High School and worked as a driver at the Sunrise House Treatment Center in Lafayette, his social media page says. Daniel had several passions in life, including music, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities, according to his obituary. He was also known for his one-of-a-kind quirks — such as loving window air conditioners, traffic lights, and Barney the dinosaur. A…
Bear Charges, Attacks Woman In Sussex County, State Police Say Bear Charges, Attacks Woman In Sussex County, State Police Say
Bear Charges, Attacks Woman In Sussex County, State Police Say A bear charged at and attacked a woman in Sussex County, sending her to a local hospital, state police said. The 34-year-old Lafayette woman was walking on Gorney Road in Lafayette when she saw the bear just after 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The bear then charged and attacked her, causing injuries to her right arm and the right side of her body, Slota said. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. New Jersey Fish and Game was notified of the incident, authorities said.
KNOW HIM? Man Caught On Tape Burglarizing Popular Sussex County Pizzeria KNOW HIM? Man Caught On Tape Burglarizing Popular Sussex County Pizzeria
Know HIM? Man Caught On Tape Burglarizing Popular Sussex County Pizzeria Police are investigating after a man was caught on tape burglarizing a popular Sussex County pizzeria over the weekend. The man can be seen entering AG Pizza at 55 Rt. 15 on the corner between Rt. 15 and Rt. 94 in Lafayette around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, pizzeria employee Erika Medina told Daily Voice. “Thankfully not much was taken but they did damage to the property and did get away with some cash,” Medina said. New Jersey State Police, who are investigating the burglary, say one more detail may be an important clue. “[The suspect] walked to the pizzeria, they didn’t drive, so…
NJ Superintendent Has Disappointing Message For Students Ahead Of Winter Storm NJ Superintendent Has Disappointing Message For Students Ahead Of Winter Storm
NJ Superintendent Has Disappointing Message For Students Ahead Of Winter Storm A South Jersey schools superintendent has a disappointing message for students ahead of this week's winter storm. "Don't expect a snow day," Cherry Hills Superintendent Dr. Joseph Meloche said Monday. The region is bracing for its first whopper of a storm in nearly two years coming Wednesday. But Meloche warned, it shouldn't impact a thing for the district. “I know that this is disappointing to some," Meloche said.  "I get it. I love the snow. However, with our abbreviated daily schedules, there is still time to maintain our continuity of learning, to interact with our teachers…
Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property
Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property A Sussex County group home resident who last month attacked a school bus carrying children crashed the home's van into a neighbor's property last week causing damage, police said. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Nov. 22, on Meadows Road in Lafayette, New Jersey State Police said. It was unclear if the key was left unattended in the van or if the teen was able to locate it elsewhere. The teen was taken to Newton Medical Center for a psychiatric evaluation and treatment, then released to custody of group home administrators, NJSP officials said. He was charged with operating a v…
'We're Scared:' Sussex County Catholic School Student Petitions For Remote Learning 'We're Scared:' Sussex County Catholic School Student Petitions For Remote Learning
'We're Scared:' Sussex County Catholic School Student Petitions For Remote Learning While hundreds New Jersey schools will be starting the 2020-21 academic year with remote learning, Pope John XXIII Regional High School was not one of them. In-person classes are set to begin at the Roman Catholic high school in Sparta next week. One of the school's senior students is hoping to change that. More than 490 signatures as of Tuesday afternoon had been garnered on the Change.org petition launched by Maddox Maiello. “Pope John’s ignorance should not be dangerous for those who attend,” Maiello writes. “One hundred percent capacity isn’t a smart decision, and it’s scary for both s…
ATV Driver, Passenger Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Sussex County Crash ATV Driver, Passenger Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Sussex County Crash
ATV Driver, Passenger Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Sussex County Crash The driver and passenger of an ATV were airlifted with serious injuries after crashing into an embankment in Sussex County over the weekend, state police said. Thomas Bedell Jr., 49, was driving a Tracker Off Road ATV at a home on Beaver Run Road in Lafeyette when the vehicle hit an embankment and a rock shortly before 4:45 p.m., Trooper Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Both Bedell, Jr., of Lafayette and the passenger, Carol Keizer, 45, of Butler, were ejected from the ATV and airlifted to Morristown Medical Center with serious injuries, Goez said. This is a developing story. Check back fo…
Sussex County Petting Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges Sussex County Petting Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges
Sussex County Petting Zoo Owner Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges The 47-year-old owner of a Sussex County petting zoo has been indicted on animal cruelty charges by a grand jury, reports say. Dennis Sugar of Branchville -- who owned Sugar Sweet Farms in Andover Township -- was arrested last summer for animal cruelty at his zoo, previously located in Lafayette, NJ Herald reports. A Sussex County grand jury accused Sugar of failing to care for numerous goats and piglets, many of whom had died or suffered from injuries and untreated diseases, reports say. Sugar was indicted on Jan. 23 and charged with two counts of third-degree cruelty to animals resultin…
Firefighters Battle Sussex County Barn Blaze For Hours Firefighters Battle Sussex County Barn Blaze For Hours
Firefighters Battle Sussex County Barn Blaze For Hours A barn blaze that broke out in Hardyston took several hours to be extinguished. Flames were shooting out of a barn behind 215 North Church Road when firefighters arrived around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The fire quickly climbed to a second alarm as Hardyston companies battled with assistance from Mcafee, Lafayette, Ogdensburg, Franklin, Hamburg, Vernon, Pochuck Valley, Sussex and West Milford. Firefighters stayed at the scene digging up hay until around 1 a.m., to make sure the blaze wouldn't reignite. Glenwood Pochuck EMS and St. Clares EMS also responded, although no injuries were reported.
Kyle Marshall, 25, Of Lafayette and Parsippany, Loved The Outdoors Kyle Marshall, 25, Of Lafayette and Parsippany, Loved The Outdoors
Kyle Marshall, 25, Of Lafayette and Parsippany, Loved The Outdoors Kyle R. Marshall of Lafayette died Wednesday. He was 25 years old.  Born in Belleville, he grew up in Parsippany and graduated from Parsippany Hills High School before moving to Lafayette in 2012 with his family.  An avid fan of the outdoors, he loved camping, fishing and kayaking. He was remembered for his heart of gold and sense of humor.  He is survived by his sister, Sydney Marshall; his mother, Katherine Giokas-Marshall; his father, William C. Marshall; and loving grandmothers, Kiki Giokas and Linda Marshall. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, John E. Giokas and Wi…
REPORT: Sussex County Tow Truck Driver Was High On Fentanyl, Morphine In Crash That Killed 2 REPORT: Sussex County Tow Truck Driver Was High On Fentanyl, Morphine In Crash That Killed 2
Report: Sussex County Tow Truck Driver Was High On Fentanyl, Morphine In Crash That Killed 2 A tow truck driver from Sussex County was high on fentanyl and morphine when his truck crossed over the center line and struck a sedan in Lafayette -- leaving two people dead and another injured, a recent report says. Joseph Crilley, 29, of Newton, was charged on Tuesday with drug possession and vehicular manslaughter, Sussex County First Assistant Prosecutor Gregory Mueller said in an article by the Daily Record. Crilley was towing two other vehicles in his Isuzu truck when he crossed the double-yellow line on Route 94 northbound in Lafayette and hit a Honda Civic head-on in the southbound…
1 Dead, 3 Injured: Tow Truck Driver Crosses Center Line, Strikes Sedan Head On In Lafayette 1 Dead, 3 Injured: Tow Truck Driver Crosses Center Line, Strikes Sedan Head On In Lafayette
1 Dead, 3 Injured: Tow Truck Driver Crosses Center Line, Strikes Sedan Head On In Lafayette One person was dead and three injured after a tow truck driver struck a sedan head on in Lafayette Monday night, authorities said. Joseph Crilley, 29 of Newton, crossed over the center line into the northbound lane, striking a Honda civic at milepost 28.2 on Route 94 around 10:40 p.m.., New Jersey State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said The driver of the Honda, James Ziniewicz, 43 of Newton, was pronounced dead at the scene, Goez said.  One adult passenger in the Honda was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center with serious injuries, and another passenger was taken in an ambulance, a…
5 Best Bagel Shops In Sussex County, According To Yelp 5 Best Bagel Shops In Sussex County, According To Yelp
5 Best Bagel Shops In Sussex County, According To Yelp There are bagels and then there are bagels: Doughy, delicious deli icons that are good on their own, as a sandwich or with the ever-classic cream cheese. Every neighborhood has its own go-to bagel shop, but which one is best?  Here are the best bagel shops in Sussex County according to Yelp, determined by the website's methodological algorithm that combines the number of reviews and star ratings. Quotes are from customer reviews. Hamburg Hot Bagels: "The name doesn't lie -- the bagels are ALWAYS hot. They're homemade cream cheese is delicious (try the veggie!). They always h…
West Milford Body ID'd As Woman Missing After Car Crash West Milford Body ID'd As Woman Missing After Car Crash
West Milford Body ID'd As Woman Missing After Car Crash West Milford police on Wednesday confirmed that a body found in the township over the weekend was that of a  29-year-old woman who went missing after a crash nearby. The body was found Saturday “in heavy brush” near where Stephanie Bronaugh of Lafayette went missing on July 1, Detective Sgt. Joseph Walker said. "Clothing matching the description of the missing adult female were discovered with the remains," Walker initially said. On Wednesday, he wrote: "No foul play is suspected and the manner and cause of death are still pending." A medical examiner was conducting an…
Authorities: West Milford Body Likely That Of Woman Missing After Car Crash Authorities: West Milford Body Likely That Of Woman Missing After Car Crash
Authorities: West Milford Body Likely That Of Woman Missing After Car Crash Authorities on Monday wouldn't conclusively say that a body found in West Milford over the weekend was that of a  29-year-old woman who went missing a week before after a crash nearby -- but they admitted that it's most likely her. The body was found Saturday “in heavy brush” near where Stephanie Bronaugh of Lafayette went missing on July 1, Detective Sgt. Joseph Walker said. "Clothing matching the description of the missing adult female were discovered with the remains," Walker said in a release Monday. "At this time formal identification is pending from the medical examine…
West Milford PD: Woman Whose Shoe, Phone Found At Crashed Car Still Missing West Milford PD: Woman Whose Shoe, Phone Found At Crashed Car Still Missing
West Milford PD: Woman Whose Shoe, Phone Found At Crashed Car Still Missing The search for a 29-year-old woman whose sneaker and cellphone were found in West Milford along with her crashed car entered its fourth day Wednesday. Police who responded to the minor crash off Oak Ridge Road near the Jefferson border found the car and the items but not Stephanie Bronaugh of the Sussex County town of Lafayette, 25 miles due east. An "exhaustive" but unsuccessful search involved K9 units a State Police helicopter and West Milford's Search & Rescue and Special Operations teams. Exactly a year ago Tuesday, police in Sparta said they found Bronaugh slumped over …