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Obituaries
NJ Officer Brian Lucykanish Dies In Off-Duty Crash: Report NJ Officer Brian Lucykanish Dies In Off-Duty Crash: Report
NJ Officer Brian Lucykanish Dies In Off-Duty Crash: Report The Pemberton Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced the death of Patrolman Brian Lucykanish on Friday, Feb. 2. CBS Philadelphia reported the cause of death was an off-duty crash Thursday, Feb. 1 in Waterford. A meal train was organized for the patrolman's family. "This meal train is being organized to help Kirstin and the Lucykanish babies during this horrific time," founder Ashley Chiolan writes. "We would like to keep this meal train going so that Kirstin does not have to worry about cooking meals and can focus her energy where it's need…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Beloved Hopatcong Football Coach 'Fighting For His Life' In ICU Beloved Hopatcong Football Coach 'Fighting For His Life' In ICU
Beloved Hopatcong Football Coach 'Fighting For His Life' In ICU John Marx has long been the one that others turn to for support. Known for his charisma and positivity, the Hopatcong dad is a volunteer coach for the Warriors, the high school football team and previously a local basketball team and HERO Boys Run Club. But now, the entire community is rallying for Marx. A meal train has been set for Marx, who is in need of a liver transplant and is currently fighting for his life in the ICU, the meal train page says. Marx has been in and out of the hospital with liver disease since March. "John is no stranger to hard work, dedication and determination,"…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Community Mourns Newton Teen Alexis Faye Killed In Crash Community Mourns Newton Teen Alexis Faye Killed In Crash
Community Mourns Newton Teen Alexis Faye Killed In Crash White ribbons for her favorite color were tied on mailboxes, trees and lamp posts over the weekend in Newton honoring Alexis "Lexi" Faye. The 17-year-old Newton High School student was killed in a rollover accident Saturday in Fredon, a day after her school's prom.  Two other teens including the driver were seriously injured in the crash and flown via helicopter to Morristown Medical Center. Dozens had signed up to contribute to a meal train for the family. "Entrances are covered," EMT Nick Nannery wrote on Facebook, along with a picture of white ribbon across the Newton welcome sign. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Norwood Girl, 8, Critically Injured In Harrington Park Crash On ‘Miracle Pace,’ Dad Says Norwood Girl, 8, Critically Injured In Harrington Park Crash On ‘Miracle Pace,’ Dad Says
Norwood Girl, 8, Critically Injured In Harrington Park Crash On ‘Miracle Pace,’ Dad Says An 8-year-old Norwood girl critically injured in a head-on crash in Harrington Park earlier this month is on what her father called a “miracle pace.” Glori Lee continues to experience intense pain, however – and, perhaps as heartbreaking, remembers the crash. Still, a hospital employee called her “a fighter.” “Glori could not sleep for 3 days,” Hans Lee wrote in a Facebook post. “Her eyes were blood-shot red, but it seemed like she was afraid to go to sleep. “My aunt who had a similar accident when she was in her teens told me that when she was in the hospital bed, she kept hearing the no…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Neighbors
Here's How You Can Help Fair Lawn Family Displaced By Fire Here's How You Can Help Fair Lawn Family Displaced By Fire
Here's How You Can Help Fair Lawn Family Displaced By Fire The Milnes/Vaughan family was left homeless over the weekend when a fire tore through its Fair Lawn home. Kyle is a U.S. Army veteran. Steve is a Class 1 police officer and Rescue Squad member in town and Jackie is a preschool teacher. The family lost just about everything. Here's how you can help: GoFundMe: More than $18,000 had been raised for the family as of Wednesday morning. Meal Train: Dates are still available through the end of February. Dinner at the Dutch House: On Sunday. Feb. 18, dining at the Dutch House will aid the family. Pay $40 between 3 and 9 p.m. for drinks and foo…

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by Cecilia Levine