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Unexpected Death Of 7-Year-Old Boy Leaves Broken Hearts In Sussex County Unexpected Death Of 7-Year-Old Boy Leaves Broken Hearts In Sussex County
Unexpected Death Of 7-Year-Old Boy Leaves Broken Hearts In Sussex County Sussex County is in mourning after the unexpected death of a beloved 7-year-old boy. Jaxon Smith died Monday, July 3 at his home in Andover Township, according to a GoFundMe launched by a loved one. “…an unimaginable tragedy struck Jesse (and his wife, Karen) Smith in the early morning hours as, he found his son, Jax (Jaxon) lifeless in his bed,” reads the campaign. “At only 7 years old, Jax left this world and his heartbroken family behind.” Forever known for his larger-than-life personality and infinitely kindhearted soul, Jax was a “beast on the wrestling mat and in the soccer field.” …

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by Valerie Musson
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‘Ultimate Sacrifice:’ Longtime Sussex County Firefighter Dies After Back-To-Back Calls ‘Ultimate Sacrifice:’ Longtime Sussex County Firefighter Dies After Back-To-Back Calls
‘Ultimate Sacrifice:’ Longtime Sussex County Firefighter Dies After Back-To-Back Calls Tributes immediately flooded social media following the unexpected death of Sussex firefighter Tony Duivenvoorde on Wednesday, April 12. Tony, a longtime firefighter and life member of Sussex Fire & EMS, passed at his home after responding to two calls earlier in the day, the department announced. The Sussex Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter & life member Tony Duivenvoorde. Tony... Posted by Sussex Fire & EMS on Thursday, April 13, 2023 Tributes instantly poured in from nearby departments, some stating that Tony suffered a cardiac event after…

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by Valerie Musson
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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 …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital Following Sussex County Crash Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital Following Sussex County Crash
Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital Following Sussex County Crash A motorcyclist was flown to a nearby hospital following a serious crash in Sussex County, authorities said. The Lakeland Emergency Squad responded to the crash off of Route 517 in Andover late afternoon on Sunday, April 24, the department said. The motorcyclist was flown to Morristown Medical Center via Atlantic Air Ambulance, LES said. Late this afternoon 43 Rescue was dispatched to a cardiac emergency at Perona Farms. While BLS 43-55 and FRU 43-59 were... Posted by Lakeland Emergency Squad on Sunday, April 24, 2022 The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. Andover Township…

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by Valerie Musson
News
3 Victims Rescued, 1 Taken To Burn Center Following Sussex County House Fire 3 Victims Rescued, 1 Taken To Burn Center Following Sussex County House Fire
3 Victims Rescued, 1 Taken To Burn Center Following Sussex County House Fire Three victims were rescued from a Sussex County house fire over the weekend, and one of them required hospitalization for burn injuries, authorities said.  Several local fire crews rushed to the scene of the blaze on Spring Street in Newton shortly after 1:50 p.m. Friday, the Newton Fire Department said. 01/07/2022 13:52 Newton Fire Department was dispatched to Spring St. for the structure fire. Upon arrival Newton Chief... Posted by Newton Fire Department on Saturday, January 8, 2022 Two occupants were found on the second floor and safely escorted outside, authorities said. Meanwhile…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County
Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County Emergency crews made a not-so-sweet discovery Thursday evening when they rushed to the scene of a Sussex County crash and found an overturned tractor-trailer loaded with 40,000 pounds of sugar. The trailer overturned and went down an embankment on Limecrest Road in Andover Township around 4:40 p.m., the local police department said. A detour was put into place as heavy duty wreckers from three companies were called to the scene to help upright the tractor-trailer due its size and embankment angle, police said. No injuries were reported, and the road was reopened by 9:20 p.m., the township…

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by Valerie Musson